2026 Premier League Darts play-off race scenarios: Humphries, van Veen and van Gerwen in danger
We're in for an extremely close finish in the next month.
2026 Premier League Darts play-off race scenarios: Humphries, van Veen and van Gerwen in danger originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . As we approach the final stretch of the 2026 Premier League Darts season, the play-off race will continue to heat up in the final few weeks.
A couple of players have already nearly booked their ticket to The O2 Arena, while others have made it very hard for themselves to make play-off night. We have a good idea of a handful of players who will make or miss out on play-off night, but the race for the last 1-2 spots could go to anyone in the mix. 2026 Premier League Darts play-off race scenarios Let's take a look at what four players have the best chance of making Night 17 in London.
MORE: 2026 Premier League Darts schedule, scores, results and updated table Jonny Clayton Play-off probability: 99% While Clayton hasn't clinched a play-off spot just yet, it would take a real meltdown for him not to grab one. He's one of the favorites to finish at the top of the table, and at worst, would finish in second place if Littler passes him in the points column. Luke Littler Play-off probability: 90% Littler has had his ups and downs this season, but with five nights left, he's 11 points clear of fifth place.
25 points seems to be around enough to get to The O2, so another 2-3 points should do the job to guarantee Littler a spot in the UK's capital. MORE: Every 170 'Big Fish' checkout in 2026 Premier League Darts Gerwyn Price Play-off probability: 75% Price has been explosive at times in the PL this year and has been in form at Pro Tour events and majors. Points-wise, he's six ahead of fifth place, so he still has some work to do before cruising to the finish line.