Who is playing in the PDC ANZ Premier League Darts? Simon Whitlock headlines stacked field

The biggest darts tournament in Australia and New Zealand gets underway this week, with eight of the best players from Oceania going head to head. 

The PDC ANZ Premier League will feature eight events across eight cities in Australia and New Zealand, with the champion earning a place in the 2025-26 World Darts Championship in London.

Who is competing in the events? The Sporting News has you covered with the lineup.

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PDC ANZ Premier League Darts field

Headlining the events is PDC World Cup Winner and fan favourite Simon "The Wizard" Whitlock.

'The Wizard' lifted the European Championship title in 2012 and won the 2022 World Cup of Darts, bringing pedigree and star power to the event. 

Joining Whitlock are Joe Comito, Bobby Klinge and James Bailey, who confirmed their qualification for the Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League last week. 

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Comito earned his spot in the Premier League by finishing top of the final DartsPlayers Australia rankings as the season came to a close in Albury last week. He won five titles across the season, including six runner-up finishes.

Meanwhile, Klinge won back-to-back titles in the DPA ProTour titles last weekend, rounding out a successful season himself.

Bailey also secured his qualification via the DPA rankings. The 55-year-old boasts plenty of experience, making two appearances in the World Darts Championship in 2019 and 2021.

Joining them from Australia is ADA Australian Tour Winner Tim Pusey and Brisbane-native Raymond Smith.

Rounding out the field from New Zealand will be the DPNZ ProTour champion and the DPNZ Top 16 Play-Off winner.

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The first seven events will see competitors duke it out across quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final each night, with the top four players advancing to the Finals Night in Brisbane.

The Finals Night will see a round-robin style tournament before the top two players face off for the trophy and a spot in the 2025-26 World Darts Championship in London. 

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Tickets are available exclusively via Ticketek.

Ticket options include Premium Table Seating with food and beverage packages, as well as General Admission for fans wanting to soak up the atmosphere in the stands.

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