Professional Darts Corporation CEO Matt Porter has explained why some big names missed out on the Premier League Darts.

Luke Littler leads lineup as Michael Smith and Peter Wright miss out - Chris Dobey and Stephen Bunting included after strong Ally Pally performances

The field for this year’s Premier League Darts has been announced, with eight players set to battle it out over 16 weeks before finals night in London. Luke Littler won the event on debut last year and it was a sign of more success to come as he has begun 2025 with his first World Championship title.

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The eight-player line-up has been confirmed and there have been four wildcard slots dished out by PDC organisers

Darts player Mike De Decker has reacted on Instagram to the news that he won't be in the Premier League this season.

Luke Littler to defend title as Stephen Bunting among wildcard picks ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: Stephen Bunting earns one of four wildcard slots to join world champion and reigning Premier League champion Luke Littler in star-studded field;