March 2026 is set to be a blockbuster month for darts fans, with the PDC calendar packed with elite action across multiple levels. The schedule features Premier League nights, Players Championships, European Tour events, and opportunities for players without a Tour Card, making it crucial for both established stars and aspiring professionals.
The month kicks off with Premier League Darts Night 5 on March 5 in Cardiff, breaking from the recent tradition of Exeter. Welsh fans will see home favorites Jonny Clayton, the current league leader, face second-placed Gian van Veen, while Gerwyn Price takes on Night 4 winner Stephen Bunting. Other matches include Michael van Gerwen vs. Luke Humphries and Luke Littler vs. Josh Rock. Nightly winners earn five ranking points, runners-up get three, and semi-finalists receive two.
From March 6-8, the UK Open takes center stage as one of the PDC's most unique tournaments, featuring 160 participants with a fresh draw after each round. Defending champion Luke Littler, who won the 2025 final 11-2 against James Wade, will aim to retain his title. Premier League action resumes on March 12 with Night 6 in Nottingham, where matchups include Josh Rock vs. Stephen Bunting, Jonny Clayton vs. Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries vs. Gian van Veen, and Luke Littler vs. Gerwyn Price.
The European Tour returns with the European Darts Trophy (ET2) in Göttingen, Germany, from March 13-15, featuring a top-class field including Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and Gerwyn Price. Defending champion Nathan Aspinall won the 2025 title with an 8-4 victory over Ryan Joyce. Premier League Night 7 follows on March 19 in Dublin, with matches including Gian van Veen vs. Michael van Gerwen, Luke Littler vs. Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock vs. Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton vs. Luke Humphries.
From March 20-22, the Belgian Darts Open (ET3) will be held in Wieze, Belgium, where Luke Littler has won the past two seasons—beating Rob Cross 8-7 in the 2024 final after a nine-darter, and defeating Mike De Decker in 2025. The PDC Women's Series events 5-8 take place on March 21-22, with four tournaments offering ranking money that impacts qualification for the World Darts Championship and Grand Slam of Darts; the top three players at year-end secure Worlds spots, and the number one earns a Grand Slam invitation.
Premier League Night 8 is scheduled for March 26 in Berlin at the Uber Arena, with matchups determined by the standings after seven weeks. The Challenge Tour events 6-10 run from March 27-29 in Leicester, where players without a Tour Card compete for promotion, with the top two earning a Tour Card and three qualifying for the World Darts Championship. Finally, Players Championship 7-8 will be held in Leicester on March 30-31, featuring 128 Tour Card holders vying for a £15,000 top prize and ranking money crucial for major qualification.
