⚡Quick verdict
Sky Sports is the home of PDC darts in the UK. A five-year deal from 2026, reported at £125 million, covers the World Championship at Alexandra Palace and the Premier League, along with other big events. ITV shows several other PDC tournaments free to air, and the PDC's own streaming service covers the smaller events.
- The World Championship runs from mid-December to early January.
- Premier League Darts is on Thursday nights from February to May.
- ITV4 picks up some ranking events for free.
The PDC year on TV
| Event | When | UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| World Championship | Mid-December to early January | Sky Sports |
| Premier League | Thursdays, February to May | Sky Sports |
| World Matchplay | July | Sky Sports |
| World Grand Prix | October | Sky Sports |
| European Championship | October | ITV |
| Players Championship Finals | November | ITV |
Watching just the big one
If only the World Championship matters, a NOW Sports month covers most of it, and a second month covers the final if the dates straddle a renewal.
Ally Pally in your living room
The World Championship has become a Christmas fixture in British homes, with sessions most afternoons and evenings over the holidays. The sound of the crowd is half the fun; a soundbar helps.
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Checked against
- Sportcal: PDC's renewed Sky deal6 Oct 2026
- PDC: where to watch the World Championship6 Oct 2026