The PDC Pro Tour kicks off its 2026 season with Players Championship 1 and 2, taking place on February 9 and 10 in Hildesheim, Germany. These events mark the start of 34 Players Championship tournaments this year, with further events scheduled at venues including Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan, Leicester Arena, Arena MK in Milton Keynes, and a first visit to Den Bosch at Maaspoort in Holland, marking ProTour darts' return to the Netherlands after a long absence. Leicester will host the majority of these tournaments throughout the season.
While the field features a mix of big names, participation is subject to change, with Premier League players likely to pick and choose events. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have indicated they will partly skip some or only play in Wigan, and other top names have previously snubbed playing in Germany due to travel. Expect appearances from Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, and Gerwyn Price at various points during the year. The main goal for players is to qualify for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead towards the end of 2026, ahead of the PDC World Darts Championship, adding an extra dynamic to the competition.
All matches on the four main boards can be watched live via PDCTV, the PDC's official streaming channel. Subscription options include a monthly pass (£9.99), an annual subscription (£59.99), or a flexible multi-day short-use pass. This provides fans a unique opportunity to experience the floor tournaments where new stars emerge and established names sometimes lose out early. Broadcast times are set for Players Championship 1 on Monday, February 9 from 12:00 to 18:00 on PDC TV, and Players Championship 2 on Tuesday, February 10 from 12:00 to 18:00 on PDC TV.
