Stephen Bunting beats Gian van Veen to win night four in Belfast — Premier League Darts night four recap
stephen bunting claimed victory on night four of the 2026 Premier League Darts in Belfast, defeating Gian van Veen 6-2 in the final to record his first points of the campaign. The evening at the SSE Arena also featured a landmark nine-darter from Josh Rock and a series of tight knockout matches en route to the final.
Stephen Bunting seals final 6-2 over Gian van Veen
Final: Stephen Bunting 6-2 Gian van Veen. Bunting produced three wins across the night to lift the night-four crown, taking the decider over Van Veen by a four-leg margin to register his opening points of the 2026 Premier League Darts season.
Quarter-final and semi-final results from Belfast
Quarter-final results were Littler 3-6 Clayton, Bunting 6-4 Humphries, Van Gerwen 5-6 Price, and Van Veen 6-2 Rock. Those results set up the semi-finals in which Clayton fell 0-6 to Bunting, while Van Veen edged Price 6-5 to reach the final.
Josh Rock hits his first Premier League nine-darter — and the first of the season
Northern Ireland's Josh Rock produced a nine-darter in front of a home Belfast crowd, marking his first Premier League nine-darter and the first nine-darter of the season. Despite the perfect leg, Rock lost 6-2 again on the night and remains bottom of the table.
Post-match reaction: Bunting on pressure, preparation and family
In a post-match interview, Stephen Bunting reflected on his turnaround: he said he never felt the pressure this year in the way he did last year, and credited hard work and family support for his improved mindset. He described having a "lovely family" at home and thanked fans for sticking by him through difficult times, saying those fans had helped drag him through a dark period.
Bunting outlined changes behind the scenes: he has stepped away from social media, put a supportive team in place, and focused on positives. He said he had hypnotherapy at 8am on the day of the event and emphasised that he believes he is among the best players in the world and deserves a place in the Premier League. He also noted the challenge of juggling family life as the only player with a one-year-old son at home.
Venue wrap and what's next on the Premier League Darts tour
The night's coverage concluded from the SSE Arena in Belfast, where fan reaction helped shape a memorable evening. The league moves on next week: on 5 March Premier League Darts heads to Cardiff's Utilita Arena for night five. Schedule details are subject to change.
An obvious fan favourite, Stephen Bunting left Belfast with the night's trophy and renewed momentum after a series of strong performances that included a dominant semi-final and a controlled final display.
