🎯 Premier League Darts at AO Arena, Manchester
Key Events & Schedule
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Manchester is a regular venue on the PDC Premier League roadshow.
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In 2025, Night 10 of the BetMGM Premier League was held at AO Arena Manchester on Thursday 10 April.
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A new deal confirms AO Arena Manchester will continue to host Premier League Darts events until at least 2027.
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For 2026, Manchester is again on the schedule. Poor details yet, but it is set to host one of the league nights.
🏆 Notable Moments from Manchester Nights
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Record crowd: The Manchester Premier League nights have drawn huge attendances. In 2025, ~14,000 tickets were sold at AO Arena for the Manchester night — the highest ticket sales in the tournament’s history at that venue.
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Dramatic matches: For example, in 2025, Nathan Aspinall won the Manchester stop. Gerwyn Price hit a nine-darter earlier that evening, and Aspinall came from behind to beat Luke Humphries in the final.
🏟 Venue & Logistics: AO Arena Manchester
Here is how the AO Arena operates for a darts night, based on available info:
| Feature | Details |
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| Location & Access | AO Arena is in the city centre. Postcode is M3 1AR. It’s part of the Victoria Station complex (both train & tram / Metrolink) making it very well connected. |
| Capacity | The maximum capacity is around 21,000 for larger events. For Premier League Darts the configuration may reduce this (seating, stage, etc.), but crowds of ~14,000 have been achieved. |
| Ticketing & Entry | Tickets are sold via AXS for many events. Premium / hospitality options are available |
| Timing | Doors usually open in the early evening (exact times on event pages). The show starts around 7:00PM or a bit later, depending on schedule. The venue has a curfew, often around 11:00PM for evening events. |
| Transport / Parking | Very good public transport options (Victoria Station, Metrolink). There is a car park on‐site (CitiPark) with 958 spaces. Also, several Park & Ride options with tram / transport links. |
| Hospitality / VIP | Premium experiences are offered: VIP lounges / suites, fast track entry, etc. |
🔧 What to Expect If You Attend
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Expect large crowds, energetic atmosphere. Manchester is one of the “must-see” stops in the Premier League roadshow.
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Get tickets early, especially for floor/table seating or premium options. Popular nights sell out fast.
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Security / entry: mobile tickets with QR codes are used. Screenshot tickets aren’t accepted. Arrive with enough time to allow security, scanning, finding your seats.
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Refreshments, licensed bars, and other standard arena facilities are available — though food & drink tends to be expensive (arena norms).
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The stage / setup will limit views depending on which block you’re in; floor & lower tier seats offer closer/superior view. Upper tiers are steeper and further back. Take care choosing these if height / view matters to you.