🎯 Premier League Darts at Utilita Arena (Newcastle)
Utilita Arena is a regular stop on the PDC Premier League Darts tour. It hosts one “league night” each season where the top 8 players compete in a knockout format, aiming for nightly wins and league points.
Recent / Upcoming Premier League Details
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2025 Premier League
• Night 8 of the 2025 Premier League took place at Newcastle (Utilita Arena) on 27 March 2025.
• The show kicked off at ~7:00pm; doors open ~5:30pm.
• Top players like Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price, etc., were in action. -
Night 8 Outcomes & Highlights
• Luke Littler dominated that night, winning the final 6-1 over Luke Humphries.
• Littler also had impressive earlier rounds: e.g. a 6-0 win in the quarter-finals. -
2026 Season Planning
• The 2026 Premier League Darts is slated to start at Utilita Arena Newcastle on 5 February 2026 (the first night).
• There is a deal in place for Premier League to continue visiting Newcastle (and several other venues) through at least 2027.
🏟️ Venue / Logistics for Newcastle Event
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Times
Doors typically open around 5:30pm, with the show starting at 7:00pm and finishing ~10:00-10:30pm. -
Capacity & Tickets
Utilita Arena has a capacity of ~11,000 for these types of big events.
Tickets often include various seating/hospitality tiers. -
TV / Broadcast
Premier League nights at Newcastle are televised, typically via Sky Sports in the UK. -
Restrictions / Info
At least in recent past events, football colours (i.e. wearing football gear of clubs) are not permitted.