Premier League night in Rotterdam starts an hour earlier than usual and here’s why

Darts fans should note an unusual start time in the Premier League Darts this week. Night 11 of the season on Thursday, 16/4/2026, will begin one hour earlier than usual. Instead of 7:00 PM, the program will get underway at 6:00 PM.

The change relates to the venue. The Premier League visits the Ahoy in Rotterdam this week and, due to organization in Rotterdam, the matches will start earlier. That happens more often when the competition is staged outside the United Kingdom.

For viewers, it means the first quarterfinal will be thrown at 6:00 PM. That also immediately kicks off the race for the eighth nightly title of the season, with the customary £10,000 bonus awaiting the winner of the night.

As the season moves toward its decisive phase, points are becoming increasingly important. The top four after sixteen nights qualify for the play-offs, which gives every round extra weight. That is precisely why the early start in Rotterdam could influence the flow of the evening, both for the players and for fans following the tournament live.

In the opening tie, Gerwyn Price faces Luke Littler who given his fracas with Gian van Veen is likely for a frosty reception. After that, Luke Humphries locks horns with Van Veen. Michael van Gerwen returns home to face Jonny Clayton and Stephen Bunting faces Josh Rock