ITV Reveals Revamped 2026 Darts Coverage Line-Up

The 2026 darts season is set to feature a new line-up for ITV’s coverage, promising exciting broadcasts for fans. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) recently solidified a three-year extension with ITV, ensuring free-to-air coverage on ITV4 and ITVX until at least 2028. This agreement will allow viewers to enjoy a range of premier darts events, enhancing the sport’s reach.

Major Events and Coverage

ITV will broadcast numerous significant PDC events, including:

• World Masters
• UK Open
• World Series of Darts Finals
• European Championship
• Players Championship Finals
• All World Series of Darts global events

Production Control and Hosts

Under the new deal, the PDC has taken charge of event production. The hosting duties will be led by Pete Graves and Gabbie Partington. Partington will be leading the coverage for the World Series of Darts double-header scheduled in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. She has previously hosted the Ladies European Tour and provided live darts commentary on talkSPORT radio.

Graves, a seasoned broadcaster, has been a prominent figure at Sky Sports News since 2009. He will host the Winmau World Masters taking place at Arena MK in Milton Keynes from January 29 to February 1, 2026.

Punditry and Commentary Team

The revamped punditry team includes notable figures in the darts community. Five-time World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle, known for his connection with Sky Sports since 2011, joins the roster. He will be accompanied by former Premier League champion Glen Durrant, who became part of the Sky Sports team in 2023.

Fans will also continue to see former PDC star Mark Webster, a familiar face on ITV’s World Series of Darts coverage. Chris Mason, a semi-finalist at the World Matchplay and part of ITV’s team since 2010, will also remain in the lineup alongside commentary expert Dan Dawson, who is recognized for his work with Sky Sports and the PDC’s European Tour.

Additional Commentary Team Members

• Mark Wilson
• Ian Danter

Wilson has gained prominence through talkSPORT’s dart coverage, while Danter, a broadcasting veteran, has been integral to darts commentary for over two decades, covering various major events.

With a solidified team and an expanded schedule, the upcoming 2026 darts season on ITV promises to be an exciting time for darts enthusiasts.