ITV has announced a revamped broadcast team for the 2026 season following a fresh agreement with the PDC. Reigning world champion Luke Littler is set to make his return to the stage after an impressive triumph at Ally Pally.
The network’s programming lineup will feature matches from various prestigious events including the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship, Players Championship Finals, and global World Series of Darts tournaments.
Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington from Sky Sports will lead the coverage as hosts, with Partington gearing up for the upcoming World Series of Darts double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
The new punditry team on ITV includes renowned figures like five-time World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle and ex-Premier League champion Glen Durrant. Mark Webster and Chris Mason will also join as experts. In the commentary booth, Dan Dawson will team up with talkSPORT commentator Mark Wilson, while seasoned broadcaster Ian Danter will continue to play a key role.
PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter expressed delight over the extended partnership with ITV, emphasizing the significance of providing free-to-air coverage of popular darts events to UK fans. Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, underscored the network’s commitment to expanding live darts coverage and maintaining a strong collaboration with the PDC.
The action-packed Bahrain Darts Masters is set to kick off soon, featuring reigning champion Stephen Bunting defending his title against Ryusei Azemoto. Meanwhile, Luke Littler will face off against Ally Pally fan-favorite Paul Lim in the opening round.
Sky has enhanced its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports package to include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, and Hayu, along with 135 channels and comprehensive coverage of the Premier League and EFL. With over 1,400 live matches broadcasted, Sky offers a plethora of sports content including Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, darts, and golf.