Darts fans should note an unusual start time for Premier League Darts this week. Night 11 of the season on Thursday, 16/4/2026, will begin one hour earlier than usual, with the program getting underway at 6:00 PM instead of the typical 7:00 PM.
The change relates to the venue, as the Premier League visits the Ahoy in Rotterdam this week. Due to organization in Rotterdam, the matches will start earlier, a shift that happens more often when the competition is staged outside the United Kingdom. For viewers, this means the first quarterfinal will be thrown at 6:00 PM, kicking off the race for the eighth nightly title of the season, with the customary £10,000 bonus awaiting the winner.
As the season moves toward its decisive phase, points are becoming increasingly important, with the top four after sixteen nights qualifying for the play-offs. The early start in Rotterdam could influence the flow of the evening for both players and fans following the tournament live.
The schedule in Rotterdam features an opening tie where Gerwyn Price faces Luke Littler, who, given his fracas with Gian van Veen, is likely for a frosty reception. After that, Luke Humphries locks horns with Van Veen, Michael van Gerwen returns home to face Jonny Clayton, and Stephen Bunting faces Josh Rock. The quarterfinal matches are scheduled as follows: Luke Littler vs. Gerwyn Price at 19:15, Gian van Veen vs. Luke Humphries at 19:45, Michael van Gerwen vs. Jonny Clayton at 20:15, and Stephen Bunting vs. Josh Rock at 20:45.
