The Premier League Darts event in Dublin on March 19, 2026, faced an unexpected turn as Gian van Veen withdrew from Night Seven due to kidney stones, allowing Michael van Gerwen to advance directly to the semi-finals.
Van Veen was scheduled to face Van Gerwen in a highly anticipated quarter-final match, but his hospitalization has shifted the dynamics of the competition. “Gian van Veen withdrew from Night Seven in Dublin, where he was scheduled to face Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals, after being hospitalised with kidney stones,” a source confirmed.
This event marks the seventh night of a 16-night series leading up to the Play-Offs, with each match played as best-of-11 legs. The stakes are high, as the winner of each night earns £10,000 and five points, while the runner-up secures three points.
Other quarter-final matchups include Stephen Bunting against Luke Littler, Josh Rock facing Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton competing with Luke Humphries. The evening begins with an all-Dutch affair as Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen face off.
Jonny Clayton, who won Night Six in Nottingham against Luke Humphries, is among the favorites as the competition progresses. After six weeks, Luke Humphries has secured five wins, while Josh Rock remains winless.
The overall Premier League champion will take home a substantial prize of £350,000, with the Finals Night scheduled for May 28, 2026, in London. The top four players after Night 16 will advance to this climactic event.
Each night of the competition is broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring fans can follow the action closely. With the competition heating up, observers are eager to see how the remaining players adapt to the absence of Van Veen.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full implications of Van Veen’s withdrawal on the tournament’s future matchups and strategies.