Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, and Michael van Gerwen all progressed in the UK Open on Friday, March 6, 2026. Littler began his title defence by demolishing Damon Heta, while van Gerwen secured a victory over Nathan Aspinall.
In another standout performance, Danny Noppert hit a nine-darter during his win, adding a moment of perfection to the evening's action. The event was covered live on Sky Sports, which also broadcasts Premier League Darts every Thursday leading up to the finale at The O2 in London on May 28.