“Philip Brzezinski, by far the best in the business” – Top PDC pro hails Lewis Jones' replacement for Premier League Darts in Berlin
PDCFriday, 27 March 2026 at 11:00
The popular master of ceremonies Philip Brzezinski returned to the stage on Thursday evening during the Premier League night in Berlin. With his trademark voice and flair, he immediately lifted the atmosphere in the arena again, something clearly appreciated by both players and fans.
After the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, the iconic master of ceremonies John McDonald called time on his career. McDonald was succeeded by Lewis Jones, although that was not universally welcomed by fans.
Relief among fans
Many fans therefore reacted with relief when Philip Brzezinski, the regular master of ceremonies at European Tour events, made his appearance in Berlin on Thursday during Night 8 of the Premier League Darts 2026.
Mickey Mansell, currently ranked 48th in the world, also welcomed Brzezinski’s presence as MC. “Philip Brzezinski, by far the best in the business,” Mansell commented on social media.
Littler triumphs in Berlin
The win on Night 8 of the Premier League Darts ultimately went to Luke Littler, who proved too strong for Michael van Gerwen in the final with a 6-4 victory. Thanks to this second straight nightly title, Littler climbs to the top of the standings, just ahead of Jonny Clayton. Van Gerwen is now third. Gian van Veen, who was sidelined briefly after surgery for kidney stones, returned to the big stage in Berlin. However, the 23-year-old Dutchman lost immediately in the quarterfinals, 6-1 to Gerwyn Price. Van Veen remains sixth in the table.
Next week the Premier League Darts heads to Manchester for Night 9.
🎤 Fan favourite Philip Brzezinski is back on the Mic today as Master of Ceremonies for the Premier League night in Berlin.
— Tungsten Tales Darts (@Tungsten_Tales) March 26, 2026
Mickey Mansell certainly seems to be enjoying it, what have you made of him tonight?#Darts pic.twitter.com/zko53SDJmT
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- I'm afraid the physique of Mr littler is not that of an elite sportsman. Remember when he was on kebabs and burgers,and proudly announced it? He's still a great player thoughrick6726-03-2026
- Yeah it was exciting when it started back around 05. Now its just a punish every week. Take it up to 12 players, and bottom 2 drop out after everyone has played once. No need for finals etc every week. At that stage make it first to 7 instead of 6 to take up the timeslot.Cameron.W14-03-2026
- Honestly,who cares? This league should be scrapped. It's just a money spinner for PDC and sky. How on earth can 8 players do this every week,and leave the rest behind? It's a bit shameful really. Anyone can win against anyone,but not every week. Scrap itrick6712-03-2026
- depends on the tournament, easier to tune out at minehead where the acoustics aren't very good and half the crowd are pensioners. "keir starmer's a w*****" is their only good chant though, they should censor the rest and keep that one.colt09-03-2026
- I watched all of the UK open and didn't hear it. Does anyone actually listen to, or hear the crowd noise? I just tune it out as it gets quite annoying. If I have to hear "if you love the darts stand up" one more flippin' time.... Clearly everyone there loves the darts, they paid for tickets. Why they should stand up is beyond me (half of them are so bladdered they'd fall straight back down anyway) hahaha
DartsEnvy09-03-2026 - I can't answer why, only the PDC can. I do watch most of them on PDC TV - I have it on in the background when working from home haha. There can be some great moments in them like Beau's recent 9 darter etc. As for their significance, they all contribute to the players rankings with the winners of each day getting 15K, so they are important to their rankings as well as their overall earnings. Win 4 in a year and there's a nice 60K (runner up also gets 10K per day). Also I've seen so many interviews where players say they really enjoy it, because its "pure darts" without the spectacle and they can just get on with it. As per the original reply above, with the stage format playing in front of a bunch of booing drunkards, it's a nice change of pace and can aid concentration. So I can perfectly understand why the players like it so much - it's a good earner, not quite as late nights and very quiet / pure.DartsEnvy09-03-2026
- Would love if podcast was available on youtube. Dont have spotify.kangacheckoutz03-03-2026
- ah ok, that helps put it in context, cheersMrMarkWatsonnonotthatone28-02-2026
- Any IDeaS.....richieburnettrocks28-02-2026
- I deserve it I am the greatest I am the people's champion I believe I will win the Premier League because I believe I am the best because honestly I am the people's champion and I honestly made the fans come tonight because I am honestly the greatest and I, I, I, I, I, I, I, Oh shut up you pathetic pandering hideously ugly fat waste of space! Fatty Bunting should be more sincere and humbly accept he needed that instead of I this and I that.richieburnettrocks28-02-2026
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