Key Information: AFAS Dome, Antwerp & Belgium Dart Events
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The AFAS Dome in Antwerp is set to host a Premier League Darts night in 2026 — this will be Belgium’s first time hosting a Premier League event.
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Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
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It will mark a historic moment as the Premier League expands to Belgium.
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Belgium has already been hosting European Tour events regularly, including Antwerp. Notably:
Flanders Darts Trophy
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Held at Antwerp Expo (not the same as AFAS Dome) in Antwerp.
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Latest edition: 29-31 August 2025 with prize fund ~£175,000.
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Winner in 2025: Luke Littler, defeating Josh Rock in a close final.
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The move to include Antwerp in the Premier League schedule suggests Belgium’s growing importance in the darts scene, helped by the popularity of players like Dimitri Van den Bergh and Mike De Decker.
What Is / Will Be the AFAS Dome’s Role
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The AFAS Dome (Antwerp) will host the first Belgian Premier League night in 2026.
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It’s going to be part of the road-show format: one night of the Premier League rounds held there, with knockout format for the night, leading to accumulation of points over the season and culminating in a final night in London.
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This addition displaced a UK location (Exeter) in the 2026 schedule.