ITV has unveiled its revamped broadcasting team for 2026 as part of a new agreement with the PDC. Luke Littler, the reigning world champion, will make his return to the darts scene tonight following his impressive win at Ally Pally.
In anticipation of the upcoming broadcasts, ITV has outlined its programming lineup under the recently secured three-year deal with the PDC. The channel is set to air matches from prestigious events such as the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship, and Players Championship Finals, in addition to global events from the World Series of Darts.
Leading the coverage will be Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington, who will kick off their hosting duties at the World Series of Darts double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The new punditry team at ITV features renowned figures like five-time World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle and former Premier League champion Glen Durrant, alongside ex-PDC star Mark Webster and ex-World Matchplay semi-finalist Chris Mason.
In the commentary booth, Dan Dawson will team up with talkSPORT commentator Mark Wilson, while veteran broadcaster Ian Danter will continue to play a prominent role. Reflecting on the extended partnership with ITV, PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter expressed delight over the ongoing collaboration that will bring free-to-air coverage of popular darts events to UK fans.
Niall Sloane, ITV’s Director of Sport, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the network’s commitment to expanding and prolonging live darts coverage for the UK audience. The Bahrain Darts Masters is set to commence soon, featuring reigning champion Stephen Bunting defending his title against Ryusei Azemoto, while Luke Littler will face off against Paul Lim in the opening round.
Sky has introduced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, offering substantial savings and access to over 1,400 live matches across various leagues. The broadcaster will showcase a minimum of 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase from previous seasons.