ITV has announced a fresh broadcasting team for 2026 after finalizing a new agreement with the PDC. Luke Littler, the reigning world champion, is set to make a comeback tonight after his remarkable triumph at Ally Pally.
As the coverage kicks off, ITV has unveiled the lineup for their programming under the newly confirmed three-year deal with the PDC. The channel will showcase matches from various prestigious events including the World Masters, UK Open, World Series of Darts Finals, European Championship, Players Championship Finals, and global events of the World Series of Darts.
Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington from Sky Sports will spearhead the coverage as hosts, with Partington diving straight into work at the upcoming World Series of Darts double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The new punditry team on ITV features renowned figures like Wayne Mardle, a five-time World Championship semi-finalist, and former Premier League champion Glen Durrant. Additionally, Mark Webster and Chris Mason, both former players, will join the punditry team.
In the commentary booth, Dan Dawson will team up with talkSPORT commentator Mark Wilson, while veteran broadcaster Ian Danter will continue to play a key role. PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter expressed delight over the extended partnership with ITV, emphasizing the commitment to providing free-to-air coverage of popular darts events to UK fans amidst increasing enthusiasm for the sport.
Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, expressed satisfaction in expanding and extending the live darts coverage on ITV Sport, ensuring that major professional darts events remain accessible to the UK audience. The collaboration with the Professional Darts Corporation will continue to evolve into 2028.
Darts enthusiasts can anticipate upcoming action with the Bahrain Darts Masters commencing soon, featuring reigning champion Stephen Bunting defending his title against Ryusei Azemoto, while Luke Littler faces off against Paul Lim at Ally Pally in the opening round.
