Darts fans will be able to watch PDC stars across 32 consecutive nights of live action as the PDC Home Tour launches on Friday April 17.
Elite level darts will be brought from the living rooms of the pros to fans worldwide through live video calls, with players set to make history as part of the PDC’s first ever home-staged event.
All Tour Card Holders have been given the opportunity to take part in the PDC Home Tour, which will see four players in action every night. A nightly league format will see all four competitors play each other once in matches played over the best of nine legs, with a winner crowned each night.
Following the conclusion of the initial league phase action, the group winners will advance to the second phase of the competition. With each night’s action commencing at 1930 BST.
The 16 players who will compete across the first four nights of PDC Home Tour will be announced on Wednesday April 15.
The PDC Home Tour has been introduced following the success of ‘Darts At Home’, which saw nine PDC players, including Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting, competing live on the PDC’s Facebook page and YouTube channel across two nights of mini-league action.
PDC Chairman Barry Hearn said: “It gives me great excitement that we are able to deliver live darts to fans in these unprecedented times.
“We’ve spent the last few weeks planning and looking at what is possible, and I’m delighted to be able to present a concept which gives all Tour Card Holders the opportunity to take part.
“The PDC Home Tour will provide a regular supply of live sport to fans, showcasing the talent and unique characters of our players to both existing and new audiences.
“The event will also give players a chance to play competitive darts in this down period in preparation for the return to normal action, whenever that may be.”
