The broadcast partner has been revealed for the inaugural World Seniors Darts Championship with BBC set to showcase the tournament across their digital platforms.
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Set up by MODUS and Snooker Legends promoter, Jason Francis, the tournament will run between February 3-6 2022 at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet.
Headlined by 16-time World Champion, Phil Taylor. Also involved include the likes of John Lowe, Bob Anderson, Keith Deller, Trina Gulliver, John Part, Martin Adams, Ted Hankey and Richie Burnett.
To watch the tournament, it will be shown on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app giving free-to-air coverage for those in the UK.
International rights for the tournament have yet to be revealed with only the UK confirmed so far.
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