Premier League Darts Night 10: Luke Littler Leads Table as Brighton Showdown Begins
The Premier League Darts rolls into Brighton's Centre tonight for Night 10 of the 2026 season, with teenage sensation Luke Littler sitting top of the table and looking to extend his lead over rivals Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton in what promises to be a thrilling evening of action at the seaside venue.
The 22nd edition of the PDC's flagship league tournament has been one of the most competitive in recent memory, with Littler — the Warrington-born prodigy who has taken the darts world by storm — leading the standings on 21 points after nine nights of action, three points clear of Price and Clayton who are locked together on 19 points.
Tonight's Quarter-Final Line-Up
The four quarter-final matches at The Brighton Centre are:
- Luke Humphries vs. Jonny Clayton
- Gerwyn Price vs. Josh Rock
- Luke Littler vs. Stephen Bunting
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Gian van Veen
Defending champion Luke Humphries finds himself in a difficult position, sitting sixth in the table on just 11 points after a disappointing start to his title defence. The world number one will be desperate to pick up maximum points in Brighton to keep his play-off hopes alive.
The Title Race
Littler's form has been the story of the 2026 Premier League season. The teenager, who burst onto the world stage at the 2024 World Championship, has won three nights outright and has been consistently threatening throughout. His match against Stephen Bunting tonight is one of the most anticipated of the evening, with Bunting — who won Night 7 — capable of causing an upset.
Welsh ace Gerwyn Price won Night 9 in Manchester, defeating Gian van Veen in the final, and will be full of confidence heading into Brighton. Price's consistency has made him Littler's most dangerous challenger, and a win tonight could close the gap at the top of the table.
Dutch legend Michael van Gerwen, a three-time Premier League champion, sits fourth on 13 points and will be looking to put pressure on the top three with a strong performance against the impressive young Dutchman Gian van Veen.
Why It Matters
With six nights remaining in the league stage before the top four qualify for Finals Night at The O2 in London on 28 May, every point is crucial. The battle for the fourth play-off spot is particularly intense, with van Gerwen, van Veen, Humphries, and Bunting all still in contention. Tonight's results could significantly reshape the picture at both ends of the table.
For UK and Irish darts fans, the Premier League is the sport's premier domestic competition — a weekly showcase of the world's best players competing in front of passionate crowds across the country. Brighton's Centre has a reputation for a lively atmosphere, and tonight's action is expected to be no different.
What's Next
Night 10 is live on Sky Sports Darts and NOW from Brighton tonight. The Premier League continues next Thursday with Night 11, before the season reaches its climax at Finals Night at The O2 on 28 May. The overall champion receives a first prize of £350,000 from a total prize fund of £1.25 million.
Full preview and live updates at Sky Sports Darts.
