SportOther SportsPremier League DartsNeed to knowThe final night of the Premier League Darts takes place on Thursday evening in London18:30, 28 May 2026The final Premier League Darts night is almost here(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)Premier League Darts prize money explainedOverall prize pot: The total prize fund for the 2026 Premier League Darts has hit an eye-watering £1.25million, representing one of the most financially rewarding seasons in the Professional Darts Corporation's history. This substantial pot is shared amongst the eight elite players who battle across 16 league nights, ending in a dramatic play-off showdown.Winner's cut: The overall tournament victor will pocket an enormous top prize of £350,000. This follows a recent increase in prize money to maintain the Premier League's position as one of the sport's most coveted trophies.Top-four prize: The runner-up who makes it to the final but comes up short is handed £170,000 for their performance. Losing semi-finalists don't go away empty-handed either, as they each collect £110,000 for reaching the play-offs at The O2.Further money breakdown: Players who finish in the bottom half of the standings still earn substantial amounts, with fifth place banking £95,000 and sixth place claiming £90,000. The players finishing in seventh and eighth positions are given £85,000 and £80,000 respectively, guaranteeing every participant receives fair compensation for the four-month tournament.Additional boost: In addition to the final standings, there is a weekly incentive where the winner of each individual night earns a £10,000 bonus. This keeps the competition fierce every Thursday, as players can boost their total earnings regardless of their overall league position.Final night of action: The 2026 Premier League Darts final night is scheduled for Thursday, May 28. The event returns to the iconic O2 Arena in London, where the top four players from the league table will compete in the semi-finals and final.UK TV channel: Fans can catch all the live action on Sky Sports, which holds exclusive broadcast rights for the tournament. Coverage of the play-offs is due to get underway at 7pm, with plenty of build-up and expert analysis before the first dart is thrown.Live stream information: Those who'd rather stream the event online can do so via the Sky Go app if they're existing Sky Sports subscribers. Alternatively, fans can sign up for a contract-free membership through NOW to watch the live stream across a range of smart devices and computers.Radio channel: UK radio coverage is provided by talkSPORT, which typically offers live updates and expert commentary throughout the evening. Listeners can tune in via digital radio, the talkSPORT app, or through their official website to keep up with every throw.Who is leading?: Going into the closing stages of the season, Luke Littler sits at the top of the standings. He has sustained commanding form across the campaign, with challengers like Jonny Clayton and Luke Humphries hot on his heels.READ THE LATEST DARTS NEWS HERE: Mark Webster's absence explained as Sky Sports pundit set for Premier League Darts return‌