Broughshane's Josh Rock is part of the line-up for Premier League DartsWorld champion Luke Littler will headline a new eight-player line-up for this year's Premier League Darts as he attempts to dethrone rival Luke Humphries. Littler, who recently secured back-to-back world titles, will be joined by Premier League debutants Gian van Veen - who lost in Saturday's final at Alexandra Palace - and Northern Ireland's World Cup winner Josh Rock. Rock becomes the first player from this island to feature in the tournament since his international teammate Daryl Gurney in 2020. Broughshane's Josh Rock is part of the line-up for Premier League DartsLittler, defending Premier League champion Humphries, Van Veen and Michael van Gerwen were already assured of places in the 16-week competition which gets under way in Newcastle on February 5. Humphries edged out Littler 11-8 in last year's tournament final.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 05:56 UTC