ITV has announced an updated broadcasting lineup for the upcoming 2026 season following a recent agreement with the PDC. Luke Littler, the current world champion, is set to make his return to the darts scene after his impressive victory at Ally Pally.
In light of their renewed partnership with the PDC, ITV has revealed their programming schedule for the next three years. Viewers can expect coverage of 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.
The broadcasting team will be led by Sky Sports presenters Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington, with the latter already gearing up for the upcoming World Series of Darts events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Notable figures like Wayne Mardle, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist, and former Premier League champion Glen Durrant will join the punditry crew.
Additionally, the commentary team will feature familiar voices such as Dan Dawson, Mark Wilson from talkSPORT, and the renowned broadcaster Ian Danter. Matt Porter, the CEO of the PDC, expressed delight in extending their partnership with ITV for over two decades, emphasizing the importance of bringing popular darts events to UK fans through free-to-air coverage.
Niall Sloane, ITV’s Director of Sport, echoed the sentiment, stating the network’s commitment to offering extensive live darts coverage for the UK audience. The Bahrain Darts Masters, featuring Stephen Bunting defending his title against Ryusei Azemoto, is set to kick off soon, while Luke Littler prepares to face off against Paul Lim in the tournament’s opening round.