The 2026 PDC season has already witnessed a flurry of nine-dart finishes, with players earning spots in the renowned PDC Nine Dart Club. A nine-dart finish—the perfect 501 leg in nine darts—remains an exceptional and rare feat at the elite level, often marking standout moments in matches. While no prize money is awarded for nine-darters outside the World Darts Championship, players receive a golden nine-dart pin for televised tournaments or a silver pin for floor events as a reward for perfection.
This season's list includes perfect legs from a range of tournaments, from qualifying schools to major events. Jamie Owens kicked off the year with a nine-darter at the UK Qualifying School First Stage on January 6, followed by Martin Grearson, Danny Goddard, and George Killington at the UK Qualifying School Final Stage on January 8, 9, and 10, respectively. Steve Beaton and Harrison Leigh both achieved the feat at Challenge Tour 1 on January 16, with Thomas Cromwell adding another at Challenge Tour 2 the same day.
In late January, Jamai van den Herik hit a nine-darter during the Winmau World Masters Preliminary Rounds on January 28, and Luke Humphries followed with one at the Winmau World Masters on January 31, with a video available for his performance. February saw more action, with Mickey Mansell producing a perfect leg at Players Championship 1 on February 9, and James Hurrell and Gabriel Clemens both achieving nine-darters at Players Championship 2 on February 10. Most recently, Rob Cross added his name to the list with a nine-dart finish at the European Tour 1 Qualifier on February 11.
