Gian van Veen has been forced out of Premier League Darts action in Dublin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, cancelling a highly anticipated Dutch clash with Michael van Gerwen. Van Veen's withdrawal means he will not play on Thursday night, with Van Gerwen receiving a bye directly into the semi-finals in the Irish capital. As a result, Van Gerwen earns two points and a +1 leg difference, while Van Veen suffers a -6 leg difference and receives no points.
The reason for Van Veen's absence is kidney stones, which has left him hospitalized and ruled out of competition. This also puts his participation in doubt for the upcoming European Tour event in Wieze this weekend, with the draw for that tournament set to be confirmed later on Thursday. Van Veen, who reached the World Darts Championship final earlier in the year, currently sits in fourth place in the Premier League standings after six nights, having finished as runner-up three times, but will not add to his total of nine points.
With Van Veen out, the quarter-finals in Dublin are reduced to three matches. Van Gerwen now awaits the winner of the Bunting vs. Littler quarter-final in the first semi-final. In the broader league context, Jonny Clayton arrives in Dublin leading the table by eight points and aiming for his third consecutive night win after successes in Glasgow and Nottingham. Van Gerwen is part of a group trailing on eight points and will gain some ground tonight regardless due to his bye.
