ITV has unveiled a revamped lineup of broadcasters for the 2026 season as part of a new agreement with the PDC. Luke Littler, the reigning world champion fresh off his impressive win at Ally Pally, will make his return to the arena tonight.
In anticipation of the upcoming coverage, ITV has revealed its programming schedule following the recent three-year deal with the PDC. The channel will air matches from various prestigious events including the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship, Players Championship Finals, and global World Series of Darts events.
Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington from Sky Sports will lead the coverage as hosts, with Partington gearing up for the upcoming World Series of Darts double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The new punditry team on ITV features renowned names such as Wayne Mardle, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist, and former Premier League champion Glen Durrant. Additionally, Mark Webster and Chris Mason, both former professional darts players, will join the lineup.
In the commentary booth, Dan Dawson will be accompanied by talkSPORT commentator Mark Wilson, while veteran broadcaster Ian Danter will continue to play a prominent role.
Expressing delight over the extended partnership, PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter emphasized the importance of providing free-to-air coverage of popular darts events to UK fans. Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, echoed this sentiment, expressing excitement about the expanded live darts coverage and the ongoing collaboration with the PDC until 2028.
Darts enthusiasts can look forward to the Bahrain Darts Masters starting this Thursday, where reigning champion Stephen Bunting will kick off his title defense against Ryusei Azemoto. Meanwhile, Luke Littler will face off against the iconic Paul Lim in the opening round.
Sky has enhanced its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle by adding HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu, along with 135 channels and comprehensive coverage of the Premier League and EFL. The network broadcasts over 1,400 live matches across various sports leagues, including over 215 Premier League matches, Formula 1, darts, and golf.
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