ITV has announced a fresh lineup of presenters for 2026 as part of a new agreement with the PDC. Luke Littler, the current world champion, will make his return to the darts scene after a remarkable win at Ally Pally.
In anticipation of the upcoming broadcasts, ITV revealed the programming schedule for the upcoming years under their newly signed three-year deal with the PDC.
Viewers can expect coverage of various events including the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship, Players Championship Finals, and global events from the World Series of Darts.
Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington from Sky Sports will lead the coverage as hosts, with Partington already gearing up for the World Series of Darts double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
ITV’s expert panel will feature renowned figures like Wayne Mardle, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist, and Glen Durrant, a former Premier League champion. Additionally, the punditry team will include Mark Webster and Chris Mason. Changes are also expected in the commentary booth.
Dan Dawson will team up with talkSPORT commentator Mark Wilson, while the iconic broadcaster Ian Danter will continue to play a key role.
Following the announcement of the extended partnership, PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter expressed his enthusiasm, emphasizing the long-standing collaboration with ITV and the importance of delivering popular darts events to UK fans.
Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, shared his excitement about expanding the live darts coverage on ITV Sport and maintaining free-to-air access for UK audiences. The partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation is set to continue until 2028.
Darts enthusiasts can look forward to the Bahrain Darts Masters starting soon, with reigning champion Stephen Bunting facing Ryusei Azemoto in the opening round. Meanwhile, Luke Littler will take on Paul Lim in another eagerly awaited match.
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