PDC Calendar for April 2026: Premier League, Euro Tours and Players Championships in a packed month of darts

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 14:30

April promises to be an exceptionally busy month on the PDC calendar. With a mix of Premier League Darts nights, Euro Tour events, and multiple Players Championship blocks, the players will barely have time to catch their breath. The schedule is running at full throttle, with crucial ranking points and prize money up for grabs virtually every week.

The Premier League Darts in particular, is edging toward its climax, making every night carry more weight. The battle for a top-four spot is intensifying by the week, while the balance of power is becoming increasingly clear.

At the same time, the European Tour offers players a chance to shine on the big stage, while the Players Championship floor events remain essential in the chase for qualification to the major televised tournaments.

April is also a key month for young talent, with a new block on the Development Tour where the stars of the future can showcase themselves. In short, the program is packed and highlights how broad and competitive the current darts landscape is, from the absolute elite to the emerging generation breaking through. See the full schedule below.

PDC Calendar April 2026

Date	Event	Location
1 April	Tour Card Holder Qualifier (ET5–6)	Leicester
2 April	Premier League Night 9	Manchester
4–6 April	European Tour 4 (German Darts Grand Prix)	Munich, Germany
9 April	Premier League Night 10	Brighton
13 April	Players Championship 9	Wigan
14 April	Players Championship 10	Wigan
15 April	Tour Card Holder Qualifier (ET7–8)	Wigan
16 April	Premier League Night 11	Rotterdam
17–19 April	European Tour 5 (European Darts Grand Prix)	Sindelfingen, Germany
23 April	Premier League Night 12	Liverpool
24 April	Development Tour 6–7	Milton Keynes
25 April	Development Tour 8–9	Milton Keynes
26 April	Development Tour 10	Milton Keynes
27 April	Players Championship 11	Milton Keynes
28 April	Players Championship 12	Milton Keynes
30 April	Premier League Night 13	Aberdeen

April 1: ET5 & ET6 Tour Card Holder Qualifier

On Wednesday, April 1, Leicester hosts the qualifiers for the fifth and sixth Euro Tour events of the season. During these qualifiers, players without automatic entry have the opportunity to secure a spot at the European Tour, where significant prize money can be earned with an eye on places in the major ranking tournaments.

April 2: Premier League Darts Night 9 (Manchester)

The Premier League Darts continues on Thursday, April 2, with Night 9 at the Manchester Arena. In this weekly competition, the world’s best players face off in a format where ranking points are on offer, and a place in the play-offs is at stake. Points are awarded each night: the winner earns five points, the runner-up collects three, and the semi-finalists each take two points toward the standings.

Michael van Gerwen opens the night in Manchester against Stephen Bunting, while Gerwyn Price meets Luke Humphries. Leader Luke Littler takes on Gian van Veen, and the final quarterfinal pits Jonny Clayton against Josh Rock. The semi-finals and final follow later in the evening.

April 4-6: German Darts Grand Prix (ET4)

As has become tradition, the European Tour lands in Munich over the Easter weekend again this year. From Saturday, April 4, through Monday, April 6, the Zenith Arena hosts the European Darts Grand Prix. With stars like Luke Humphries, Gary Anderson, Gian van Veen, Wessel Nijman, and defending champion Michael van Gerwen on the oche, it promises to be a stacked tournament that will keep darts fans glued to their screens throughout the holidays.

April 9: Premier League Darts Night 10 (Brighton)

Night 10 of the Premier League Darts is scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at the Brighton Centre. As the competition enters its decisive phase, the tension in the standings continues to rise. The margins are narrowing and the pressure is building, with players doing everything they can to break into the top four and secure a play-off ticket.

In Brighton, Luke Humphries locks horns with Jonny Clayton, and we also get Gerwyn Price versus Josh Rock. Luke Littler lines up against Stephen Bunting, while Dutchmen Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen face off for a place in the semi-finals.

April 13-14: Players Championship 9 & 10

The Players Championship circuit resumes in April with a new double-header. On April 13 and 14, the PDC heads to Wigan for the ninth and tenth floor events of the season. This series of 34 events is an essential part of the calendar for Tour Card holders, who can collect both prize money and crucial ranking points here. Each tournament has a £150,000 prize fund, with £15,000 going to the winner. That makes these events hugely important for players aiming to qualify for the televised tournaments later in the year.

A Players Championship typically features 128 entrants, in principle the full roster of PDC Tour Card holders. When players do not enter or withdraw, the vacant spots are filled by the highest-ranked players on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

For many players, these floor events are the gateway to the Players Championship Finals. At the end of the season, the top 64 performers qualify for this season finale in Minehead, where the stakes are significantly higher and the competition intensifies further.

April 15: ET7 & ET8 Tour Card Holder Qualifier

On Wednesday, April 15, Wigan hosts qualifiers for tickets to the seventh and eighth Euro Tour events of the season. On this qualifying day, players without direct entry get a chance to play their way into the European Tour field. At stake are not only starting spots, but also crucial ranking money with a view to qualifying for the major TV tournaments later in the year.

04/16/2026: Premier League Darts Night 11 (Rotterdam)

On Thursday, April 16, the Premier League Darts returns to the Netherlands for Night 11, with Rotterdam Ahoy as the stage. As usual, the passionate Dutch crowd creates a raucous atmosphere in the port city. For Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen, it will be a night to make a statement and deliver in front of their home fans.

The Premier League arena at Ahoy Rotterdam

The Premier League night at Ahoy Rotterdam is always one big Orange party

04/17/2026-04/19/2026: European Darts Grand Prix (ET5)

From Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19, the German city of Sindelfingen stages the European Darts Grand Prix, the fifth Euro Tour event of the season. A total of 48 players compete for a prize fund of £230,000. The eventual winner pockets £35,000.

The European Tour features fourteen events this year, spread across various cities in Europe. These tournaments are vital for players aiming to qualify for the European Championship later in the season.

04/23/2026: Premier League Darts Night 12 (Liverpool)

The twelfth night of the Premier League Darts is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. For Stephen Bunting it will be a special evening, as he appears at the oche in front of his home crowd. With the league nearing its climax, the pressure mounts by the week and every match can prove decisive in the race for the coveted top four.

Bunting will play in front of his own fans against Jonny Clayton, who, like “The Bullet,” is an ardent supporter of the storied local football club Liverpool. Gian van Veen faces Gerwyn Price in the English port city, and Michael van Gerwen takes on Josh Rock. Finally, there is a blockbuster between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler in the fourth quarterfinal.

04/24/2026-04/26/2026: PDC Development Tour 6-10

The Development Tour is the springboard for emerging talent in the darts world. In this circuit, young players get the chance to develop, gain experience, and showcase themselves for a step up to the PDC’s highest level. For the upcoming block, the tour heads to Arena MK in Milton Keynes, where five tournaments are on the schedule.

In total, the Development Tour comprises 24 events, spread over five weekends. The stakes are significant, as the top two players in the final standings earn a PDC Tour Card for the following two years. In addition, three tickets for the World Darts Championship are on offer, and the overall winner qualifies for the Grand Slam of Darts.

04/27/2026-04/28/2026: Players Championship 11 & 12

The PDC Tour Card holders are back in action again this month, with two more Players Championship events on the slate in Milton Keynes on April 27 and 28.

The setup of the streaming boards on the Pro Tour

04/30/2026: Premier League Darts Night 13 (Aberdeen)

The Premier League Darts players can brace for a night bursting with atmosphere and noise, as the Scottish crowd in Aberdeen is known for its passionate and vocal support. With only four league nights remaining, the tension ramps up and the pressure grows on players to keep collecting points in the chase for the play-offs.

The Scottish fans will see Luke Littler in action right away. “The Nuke” opens Night 13 against Josh Rock. Stephen Bunting plays Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton meets Gian van Veen. Michael van Gerwen faces a quarterfinal against Luke Humphries.