🎯 Key Leeds Premier League Darts Info
-
Leeds is one of the regular venues on the Premier League Darts tour, under the PDC / ASM Global deal. First Direct Arena in Leeds is committed to hosting until at least 2027.
-
The arena first hosted Premier League Darts in 2014, and at the time set a Leeds record attendance of ~11,000 fans.
📅 Upcoming / Recent Leeds Nights
-
Leeds night for 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, 7 May 2026 at First Direct Arena, Leeds. Doors / exact times to be confirmed.
-
In 2025, Leeds hosted Night 14 of the Premier League Darts on Thursday 8 May 2025.
🧾 What Happens at a Leeds Darts Night — Format / Atmosphere
-
Standard Premier League night format: 8 players compete in a knockout bracket (Quarter-final → Semi-final → Final) with all matches best of 11 legs.
-
2025 Leeds event: Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler in a last-leg decider in the final.
-
Doors open early evening (example: fans allowed in from ~6pm), with show starting around ~7pm.
-
Ticket prices in 2025 for Leeds ranged from about £42.75 up to £225 depending on how good the seat / package.
🔧 Venue Logistics & Practical Info
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location & Access | First Direct Arena is in Leeds city centre, postcode LS2 8BY. It is very well serviced by public transport (bus, train) and well-connected by road. |
| Getting There | Nearest major train station: Leeds City Station (~15 minute walk) from arena. Several buses stop near. Parking not on site; there are many car parks within ~15-minute walk. Q-Park car parks offer some discounts for arena events. |
| Seating & Views | Floor seats are replaced with tables close to the stage; there are multiple seating blocks around the arena (tiers). Blocks 101-109, 210-220, 321-333 are used for darts events. Views from floor/tiered seating vary; some blocks have very good lines to the stage. |
| Hospitality / VIP Options | Leeds offers several hospitality packages: “Treble Twenty” premium / VIP tickets; pre-show dining and meet & greet, etc. Prices are significantly higher for these. |
| Behaviour / Venue Rules | • No football colours (other than non-domestic international) allowed. • Zero tolerance towards abusive behavior, drink throwing etc. • No large bags, no cameras, no filming without permission, etc. • Under 16s must be accompanied by adult. |
💶 Costs & Ticketing
-
Standard tickets in 2025 Leeds ranged between £42.75 to £225 depending on seating category.
-
Hospitality / VIP / Premium packages can cost significantly more. One example: “Exclusive Box / VIP” style package listed from ~£325 per person in 2025.
-
Ticket sales processes often include priority / presales for PDC members or arena-mailing lists, then general sale.