Ahead of the Premier League Darts 2026, we asked Sky Sports’ pundits for their big predictions for the tournament.
Emma Paton’s predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Luke Littler — she expects the world champion to make a statement early.
– Gerwyn Price — she thinks Price will want to turn good form into a strong start.
Who will make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Jonny Clayton — a former champion who’ll be desperate to get back into the mix.
Who will win the PL darts 2026?
– Luke Littler — hard to bet against him after last year’s disappointment.
Wayne Mardle’s predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Luke Littler and Luke Humphries — Mardle feels they’re the players to beat each week.
Who could make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Josh Rock — he could thrive in the week-in, week-out demands of the Premier League.
Who will lift the trophy?
– Luke Humphries — Mardle is backing Humphries to win at the end of the season.
Mark Webster’s predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Gian van Veen — Webster expects him to settle in well.
– Josh Rock — also tipped for a bright start.
Who will make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Jonny Clayton — experience makes him likely to find a way into the playoffs.
Who will win the PL darts 2026?
– Luke Littler — Webster thinks Littler is the man to beat over the season.
John Part’s predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Luke Littler — Part expects Littler to top the table early and pull away.
Who will make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Jonny Clayton — he could grind his way into the finals in the closing weeks.
Who will win the PL darts 2026?
– Luke Littler — Part sees Littler regaining the title and finishing well clear.
Polly James’ predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Luke Littler — she expects him to seek maximum points early as double world champion.
Who will make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Gerwyn Price — Polly expects Price to fight doggedly to secure a top-four spot.
Who will win the PL darts 2026?
– Luke Littler — too many gears and levels for others, she believes.
Stuart Pyke’s predictions
Who will get off to the best start in the PL?
– Luke Littler — Pyke can’t see past Littler and notes Littler’s ambitions (nine-darter, record average).
Who will make a late surge to Finals Night?
– Littler and Humphries, plus Gerwyn Price and debutant Gian van Veen — Pyke expects a competitive field with Gian likely to shine.
Who will win the PL darts 2026?
– Luke Littler — Pyke also backs Littler as the favourite.