Luke Littler's quest to retain his Premier League Darts title will get underway in Belfast on Thursday, February 6. Inevitably, the new World Champion was today confirmed as one of the eight names to compete in the series, which will hold meetings at 16 different venues before finals night takes place at The O2 arena in London.

Along with Littler, 2024 runner-up Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross, Nathan Aspinall and Chris Dobey retain their places.

The new additions are Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey, who replace Michael Smith and Peter Wright.

The tournament will take place over 17 consecutive Thursday nights, culminating on May 29. And given Littler's phenomenal exploits at Ally Pally, the clamour for tickets - and to see the teenage sensation in action - is likely to be frenzied.

The format will again be an eight-person knockout bracket every night, with each of the players meeting in the first seven weeks, and then again in weeks nine-15 with weeks eight and 16 drawn based on league standings.

The nightly winner will gain fivem points, the runner-up three points, and losing semi-finalists two points. After week 16, the top four contest the semi-finals and the final at The O2 arena.

2025 Premier League Darts Schedule:

Night 1 - The SSE Arena, Belfast - Thursday February 6.

Night 2 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow - Thursday February 13.

Night 3 - 3Arena, Dublin - Thursday February 20.

Night 4 - Westpoint Exeter - Thursday February 27.

Night 5 - The Brighton Centre - Thursday March 6.

Night 6 - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham - Thursday March 13.

Night 7 - Utilita Arena, Cardiff - Thursday March 20.

Night 8 - Utilita Arena, Newcastle - Thursday March 27.

Night 9 - Uber Arena, Berlin - Thursday April 3.

Night 10 - AO Arena, Manchester - Thursday April 10.

Night 11 - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam - Thursday April 17.

Night 12 - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool - Thursday April 24.

Night 13 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Thursday May 1.

Night 14 - First Direct Arena, Leeds - Thursday May 8.

Night 15 - P&J Live, Aberdeen - Thursday May 15.

Night 16 - Utilita Arena, Sheffield - Thursday May 22.

Play-offs - The O2, London - Thursday May 29.