Less than five months out from the 2027 PDC World Championship, and we’re already buzzing about who’s gonna light up the next Premier League of Darts. This thing is massive, folks: nearly four months of intense dart-throwing, hitting a new European city every Thursday night. We still got some huge tournaments coming that will definitely shake things up, but honestly, we’ve got a pretty good read on who’s making the cut right now.
The Young Guns And The Consistent Beasts
First off, let’s talk about the absolute no-brainers. Luke Littler? He’s a lock. Period. The guy’s gonna be world #1, no question, and he’s been in the PL final for the last three years straight. You can practically stamp his name on the roster. Right there with him is Luke Humphries. Even if he somehow drops out of the top four in the Order of Merit after the World Championship, he’s getting a wildcard. These two have been battling it out in the Premier League final for the past three seasons, showing incredible consistency.
Then you got Gian van Veen, or GVV as we know him. He’s had a wild year with some serious highs and lows, but winning the European Championship and making the WC final? That’s huge. Plus, he made it to the semifinals at the Matchplay. He’s almost certainly gonna finish #2 or #3 on the Order of Merit, so it’d take a total meltdown for him to miss out.
Price’s Dilemma And A Stunning Debut
Gerwyn Price is always a fan favorite, right? The guy makes play-off night practically every year, hitting it in the last two PLs. He’s been in every Premier League since 2018, only missing one back in 2020 when he withdrew. Now, he mentioned he might sit out next year because his daughter’s expecting, which is totally understandable. But make no mistake, he’s having a strong enough year that he’ll absolutely have the option to play. He’s already got three major semifinal runs under his belt this season (Masters, UK Open, and PL), and was a runner-up at the Matchplay.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Wessel Nijman. Seriously, having him this high up the list? It’s a bit shocking, no doubt. But if he keeps crushing it, snagging a quality run at a major or just racking up prize money on the Pro Tour, he’s looking at finishing between #5-7 on the Order of Merit. If he gets in, he’d be the first player on this list to make their debut! Keep a close eye on his performance at the World Grand Prix; that format could be the spark for him to explode.
And then there’s Michael van Gerwen. Right now, he just hasn’t played well enough to be a shoo-in. But hey, this is MVG we’re talking about! There are still plenty of tournaments left, and he’s got every chance to turn things around and make a push.
We’re only months away from seeing these predictions come true after the 2027 PDC World Championship. It’s gonna be wild to see who truly steps up and locks in their spot for darts’ most prestigious event.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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