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The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced the launch of an Australasian series of its Premier League competition, working with TEG Sport to introduce the series at eight venues in October and November 2025.

The PDC ANZ Premier League will see eight players from the Australian and New Zealand domestic circuits battle on the big stage across eight consecutive Saturdays in the region’s biggest-ever roadshow event.

Organised with TEG Sport, the series will visit the Australian cities of Adelaide, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart and Newcastle, as well as Hamilton and Wellington in New Zealand.

The series will commence at Cairns Convention Centre on 4th October with the final to be held at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena on 22nd November.

Announcing the new League this week, PDC Chief Executive, Matt Porter stated “this is a huge development for professional darts in Australia and New Zealand and the introduction of the PDC ANZ Premier League is an exciting moment for us,” said PDC chief executive Matt Porter.

“Working alongside TEG Sport, we’re also able to take big-stage darts to new regions across Australia and New Zealand, giving more fans than ever the chance to experience the unique atmosphere which our sport provides.”

TEG Group Chief Executive, Geoff Jones added “we’re excited to be partnering with the PDC for this landmark series of Events in Australia and New Zealand.

“As well as crowning the first PDC ANZ Premier League champion and finding a qualifier for the World Darts Championship, this will also give us the chance to deliver the full darts experience for fans across both countries.”

Further details of qualification and format will be confirmed in due course.

2025 PDC ANZ Premier League

Round One - Saturday 4th October, Cairns Convention Centre
Round Two - Saturday 11th October, Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Round Three - Saturday 18th October, AIS Arena, Canberra
Round Four - Saturday 25th October, MyState Bank Arena, Hobart
Round Five - Saturday 1st November, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Round Six – Saturday 8th November, TSB Arena, Wellington
Round Seven - Saturday 15th November, Globox Arena, Hamilton
Round Eight - Saturday 22nd November, Nissan Arena, Brisbane

Images courtesy of PDC.

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