If you’re wondering whether there’s live PDC darts on TV tonight, you’re not alone — darts has become one of the most televised sports in the UK, with matches split across multiple channels and streaming services. Tracking down the right channel used to mean flipping between Sky Sports, ITV4, and a handful of apps. Here’s what you actually need to know right now.

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Primary UK Broadcasters: Sky Sports, ITV4 ·
Ireland Broadcaster Option: Sky Sports on NOW ·
Official PDC Site: pdc.tv for schedules ·
Upcoming Events: World Cup of Darts, Premier League Darts ·
Key Player Coverage: Luke Littler on Sky Sports

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Broadcast rights post-2025 not publicly detailed
  • Exact tonight fixtures require live check at pdc.tv
  • Free stream availability varies by event
3Timeline signal
  • World Cup of Darts: June 11–14, 2026 on Sky Sports (Sky Sports)
  • Premier League Play-Offs: May 28, 2026 at The O2 London (Sky Sports)
  • Premier League Night 14: May 7, 2026 at Leeds on Sky Sports Action (Sky Sports)
4What’s next
  • Check official PDC calendar for same-day fixtures (PDC.tv)
  • NOVEL: Sky Sports on NOW for streaming without a dish (PDC.tv)
  • PDC App for live match centres and schedules (Google Play – PDC App)

What TV channel is darts on tonight?

Finding live darts on TV tonight in the UK comes down to knowing which channel carries the event you’re after. Sky Sports and ITV4 split PDC coverage between them, with Sky handling the marquee events and ITV4 covering select tournaments that are free to air.

Sky Sports channels

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action are the workhorses for PDC darts coverage. Sky Sports Main Event typically handles the biggest World Championship sessions, while Sky Sports Action covers regular Premier League Darts nights and European Tour events. (WherestheMatch.com (TV Schedule Tracker))

  • Sky Sports Main Event – World Championship finals and major sessions
  • Sky Sports Action – Premier League Darts, European Tour, and mid-week events
  • Sky Sports Mix – Selected highlights and overflow coverage

Premier League Darts Night 13 aired on Sky Sports Action at 19:00 on April 30, 2026, from the P&J Live venue in Aberdeen. (Sky Sports (Official Broadcaster))

ITV4 coverage

ITV4 broadcasts the UK Open and European Championship as free-to-air alternatives. The UK Open, held annually at Butlin’s Minehead, typically runs in early March and draws strong viewership on ITV4. (PDC.tv (Official Source))

These current contracts with Sky Sports, ITV, and Premier Sports run through the end of 2025 and 2027 respectively. (WherestheMatch.com (TV Schedule Tracker))

The upshot

For tonight’s darts, check Sky Sports Action first — it’s the channel most likely to carry a live PDC session. If no Sky subscription is available, verify tonight’s schedule on PDC.tv (Official PDC Site) before assuming a slot is empty.

Is the darts on ITV4?

ITV4 does carry PDC darts, but only select events — not every tournament makes it onto free-to-air TV. The channel’s rights currently cover the UK Open and the European Championship, both of which attract large audiences.

ITV4 schedule today

As of May 2, 2026, no PDC darts events are scheduled for live TV on Saturday evening in the UK, according to the revised PDC calendar published January 19, 2026. (Darts UK (PDC Calendar Tracker)) This means ITV4 won’t have a darts slot tonight — but that’s specific to this date, not a permanent gap.

  • UK Open (ITV4) – Typically March 6–8 at Butlin’s Minehead
  • European Championship (ITV4) – Usually October, venue varies
  • World Championship (ITV4) – Occasional first-round matches, but main sessions on Sky

2026 coverage plans

ITV’s expanded darts coverage for 2026 reportedly includes a new-look line-up, though official announcements tend to come closer to each event date. (PDC.tv (Official PDC Site))

What to watch

Even when ITV4 doesn’t have live darts tonight, the channel often runs replays or highlight packages from recent tournaments. Check the ITV4 programme guide if you’re after non-live content.

What channel is the darts on in Ireland?

Viewers in Ireland have access to the same core PDC broadcasters as UK audiences, though streaming options and regional availability can differ slightly. Sky Sports remains the primary source for live PDC events.

Sky Sports on NOW

NOW TV offers a Sky Sports Membership that streams live PDC events without requiring a satellite dish or contract. This is particularly useful for viewers in Ireland who want Premier League Darts and World Championship coverage without committing to a long-term Sky subscription. (NOW TV (Streaming Provider))

  • Day Pass – Watch a single day’s darts coverage
  • Monthly Pass – Full access to Sky Sports channels during the Premier League season
  • No contract – Cancel anytime, useful if you’re catching a specific tournament

Local options

Premier Sports also reaches Irish viewers for European Tour events — those 13 events annually where the PDC circuit visits venues across Europe. (WherestheMatch.com (TV Schedule Tracker))

One critical limitation: PDC live streaming through the official PDCTV service is unavailable in the UK, Ireland, and DACH regions due to broadcast contracts when events are also on TV. (PDC.tv (Official PDC Site))

The catch

Irish viewers who want to stream PDC events not shown on TV will find PDCTV restricted during live televised sessions. Plan accordingly — use the official PDC App for match centres and schedule information even when live streams are blocked.

What channel is Luke Littler on?

Luke Littler, the teenage darts prodigy who has taken the PDC circuit by storm, features regularly in Sky Sports coverage — his matches are must-watch content for the broadcaster’s darts audience.

Premier League Darts

Littler’s Premier League Darts appearances air live on Sky Sports Action, typically at 19:00 on Thursday evenings during the season. His Night 13 match in Aberdeen on April 30, 2026, was scheduled for Sky Sports Action at 19:00. (Sky Sports (Official Broadcaster))

Highlights and live

Beyond live coverage, Sky Sports provides match highlights and analysis that feature Littler’s performances. The World Cup of Darts in June 2026 will also carry Littler’s matches on Sky Sports Main Event, Action, and the + channels, with broadcasts starting from 11:00 on June 12, 2026. (Sky Sports (Official Broadcaster))

Why this matters

Luke Littler’s rise has made him a ratings driver for Sky Sports. If Littler is playing, the channel assignment shifts toward Main Event for broader reach — so when he’s in a major final or World Cup tie, check Sky Sports Main Event first.

What time and channel is darts on today?

Specific match times and channels for today’s darts require checking the official schedule, as PDC event timing varies by tournament and venue. Here’s how to find what you need.

PDC schedule

The official PDC calendar at PDC.tv (Official PDC Site) lists all upcoming events with dates, venues, and broadcasting details. The revised 2026 schedule was published on January 19, 2026. (Darts UK (PDC Calendar Tracker))

  • Premier League Night 14 – May 7, 2026 at Leeds, Sky Sports Action at 19:00
  • Players Championships 17–18 – May 18–19, 2026 at Mattioli Arena, Leicester (unrecorded)
  • Premier League Night 16 – May 21, 2026 at Utilita Arena, Sheffield (unrecorded)
  • International Darts Open (ET 7) – May 22–24, 2026, Riesa, Germany
  • Premier League Play-Offs – May 28, 2026 at The O2, London

Tonight’s fixtures

Tonight (May 2, 2026) has no live PDC darts televised in the UK. (Darts UK (PDC Calendar Tracker)) However, the Players Championships events on April 27–28 at Arena MK Milton Keynes and the Aberdeen Premier League night on April 30 are the most recent televised sessions.

The World Cup of Darts, scheduled June 11–14, 2026, is the next major multi-day event on Sky Sports channels. (Sky Sports (Official Broadcaster))

Bottom line: Sky Sports Action is your default channel for live PDC darts on any given night. ITV4 handles select free-to-air events like the UK Open. Irish viewers can stream via NOW TV’s Sports Membership. For tonight specifically (May 2, 2026), no live TV darts are scheduled — but the next Premier League session hits Leeds on May 7 at 19:00 on Sky Sports Action.

PDC Darts TV Broadcast Timeline

Six key dates define the PDC darts TV calendar in the coming weeks.

Date Event Channel Time
April 30, 2026 Premier League Night 13 Sky Sports Action 19:00
May 7, 2026 Premier League Night 14 Sky Sports Action 19:00
May 21, 2026 Premier League Night 16 Sky Sports Action 19:00
May 28, 2026 Premier League Play-Offs Sky Sports Main Event TBC
June 12, 2026 World Cup of Darts Sky Sports Main Event, Action, + 11:00
July 10–12, 2026 European Darts Open (ET 10) Sky Sports Action TBC

The pattern is clear: Sky Sports Action carries Thursday Premier League nights consistently, while the Play-Offs and World Cup get bumped to Main Event for their marquee status.

Confirmed Facts vs. Rumors

Confirmed

  • Sky Sports is primary PDC broadcaster until end of 2025 (WherestheMatch.com)
  • ITV4 broadcasts UK Open and European Championship (WherestheMatch.com)
  • Premier Sports holds rights to 13 European Tour events until 2027 (WherestheMatch.com)
  • Premier League Night 14 scheduled May 7, 2026 at Leeds on Sky Sports Action (Sky Sports)
  • NOW TV offers streaming for PDC events with Sports Membership in UK (NOW TV)

Unclear

  • 2026 broadcast rights beyond current contracts
  • Exact TV channel assignments for Leeds Premier League event
  • Whether free streams will be available for any 2026 events
  • Specific player matchups for upcoming Premier League nights

What Experts Say

Sky shows most of the World PDC events on Sky Sports Action (and regularly on Sky Sports Main Event).

— WherestheMatch.com (TV Schedule Provider)

Due to broadcast contracts, live streaming isn’t available for some televised events in the UK, IRE and DACH.

— PDC.tv (Official PDC Site)

The Stakes for Viewers

The fragmentation of PDC darts across Sky Sports, ITV4, and Premier Sports creates a practical problem: without knowing which channel holds tonight’s rights, you might miss a match entirely or waste time hunting through programme guides. For UK viewers without a Sky subscription, ITV4’s free-to-air slots for the UK Open and European Championship remain the most accessible live darts on offer. Ireland-based fans face a similar constraint but gain flexibility through NOW TV’s streaming pass, which sidesteps the need for satellite hardware.

The PDC’s broadcast model prioritises paid subscriptions for premium content (Premier League, World Championship), leaving casual viewers dependent on free-to-air slots for occasional access. For anyone serious about catching Luke Littler live or following the Premier League race into the May 28 Play-Offs at The O2, a Sky Sports membership — or its NOW TV equivalent — is effectively mandatory.

Related reading: Aberdeen F.C. Games: Fixtures, Results & TV Schedule

Additional sources

pdc.tv, fanzo.com, tv.dartconnect.com, ontvtonight.com, pdc.tv, pdc.tv

Premier League Darts hits Sky Sports Action tonight from Liverpool, with the detailed order of play outlining Humphries vs Littler at 19:40 alongside other key clashes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there live darts on TV today free?

As of May 2, 2026, no live PDC darts are scheduled on free-to-air TV tonight. The last free-to-air slot was the UK Open on ITV4 in March. Check PDC.tv for same-day updates.

How to watch darts live with NOW TV?

Purchase a Sky Sports Membership through NOW TV, then stream via the NOW app on smart TVs, tablets, or mobile devices. Day passes and monthly options are available — no contract required.

What is the PDC Darts schedule today?

Tonight (May 2, 2026) has no televised PDC events. The next scheduled night is Premier League Night 14 at Leeds on May 7, 2026, airing on Sky Sports Action at 19:00.

Are World Darts fixtures on tonight?

World Championship darts are typically held in December–January. The next major world-level event is the World Cup of Darts in June 2026 on Sky Sports channels.

Does Sky Sports show all darts events?

Sky Sports covers the World Championship, Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Matchplay. ITV4 covers the UK Open and European Championship. Premier Sports handles European Tour events.

Is Ally Pally darts on TV?

The Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) hosts the World Darts Championship each December–January, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Other events at Ally Pally may or may not be televised depending on scheduling.

When does ITV start full darts coverage?

ITV currently covers the UK Open and European Championship. Any expansion of ITV darts coverage would be announced by PDC and ITV closer to the relevant event dates.