After a strong year in PDC Darts last year, 2026 has continued the run of entertaining tournaments, with March serving as the backbone of that. The Premier League has been in full swing alongside the Euro Tour, and the month also hosted a significant event: the UK Open in Minehead. Luke Littler has showcased remarkable skills, remaining virtually unstoppable over the past couple of years.
March 2026 PDC Darts Recap
Here’s a comprehensive look at the action that unfolded on tour over the past few weeks. Note: PC 7 and PC 8 take place at the end of the month and aren’t mentioned here.
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Premier League Night 5
After a slow start that left Littler outside the playoff spots after Night 4, Night 5 heralded a significant turnaround. He won the night, surging up to third on the table. Two stunning 170 checkouts highlighted his performance, one matched with Gerwyn Price and another showcased in an epic final against Jonny Clayton. Littler’s averages told the story of his dominance: 96.20 in the quarterfinals, 111.05 in the semifinals, and a formidable 106.44 in the final.
UK Open
The “FA Cup of Darts,” staged earlier in the month, delivered numerous memorable moments. Littler clinched his second consecutive title, triumphing over James Wade in a gripping final. The event also saw Danny Noppert capture the crowd’s attention with an extraordinary nine-darter in the fourth round. Gerwyn Price made a notable semifinal run, particularly impressing fans as he staged a remarkable comeback from 9-4 down against Keane Barry, making the match one of the highlights of the event.
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Premier League Night 6
Jonny Clayton continued to assert his dominance in the Premier League during Night 6. However, the spotlight was on the thrilling match between Littler and Price, where they combined for an astonishing 14 180s. Their match required a last-leg decider, showcasing high-stakes drama. Additionally, the semifinal clash between Littler and Humphries was another crowd-pleaser, as both players averaged over 101 in a fierce battle that went the distance.
2026 European Darts Trophy
The Euro Tour returned to action, thrilling spectators with Wessel Nijman’s first Euro Tour event title. Nijman delivered a standout performance, recording two matches with averages exceeding 110. Kevin Doets joined the ranks of excellence with a first-round average of 117.12, marking one of the highest seen thus far on the Euro Tour.
Premier League Night 7
As the Premier League landed in Dublin, it didn’t disappoint. A nail-biting final saw Littler stage a stunning comeback, erasing a daunting 0-5 deficit against Price and winning six consecutive legs to pull off the upset, much to the delight of the Irish crowd. The semifinal was equally gripping, with Littler edging past van Gerwen 6-5, featuring two sensational 170 checkouts, one from each player.
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Belgian Darts Open
Luke Humphries had a fantastic weekend at the Belgium location of Wieze, claiming his first Euro Tour event title of the season. He defeated a formidable lineup of opponents, including Dirk van Duijvenbode, Jermaine Wattimena, Chris Dobey, Michael van Gerwen, and Jonny Clayton. Niels Zonneveld also made headlines, advancing to his second consecutive semifinal in a Euro Tour event after a thrilling matchup against Littler, which he won 6-5 in what many called an all-time classic.
Premier League Night 8
March had already delivered some exhilarating weeks in the Premier League, and the Berlin night added to the excitement. The final saw Littler outshine van Gerwen 6-4, with both players boasting impressive averages over 103. Littler’s performance included spectacular finishing as he hit two 170 checkouts, one of which clinched the match, sending the German crowd into a frenzy. His blazing performance throughout the night propelled him to the top of the Premier League table, finally overtaking Jonny Clayton.
