The Premier League Darts rolls into Wales this Thursday as the Utilita Arena Cardiff hosts Night Seven of the 2025 campaign. With the league table beginning to take shape, the pressure intensifies on those chasing playoff positions – none more so than Welsh hero Gerwyn Price, who returns to his homeland riding the momentum of last week’s victory in Nottingham.
As we approach the halfway point of the league phase, the story thus far has been the dominance of the two Lukes – defending champion Littler and world number one Humphries – who have pulled clear at the top.
Meanwhile, seven-time Premier League champion Michael van Gerwen remains without a nightly win, and Stephen Bunting is still searching for his first points of the season.
Key Details
- Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Venue: Utilita Arena Cardiff, Wales
- Time: 7:00 PM (UK Time)
- Where to Watch (UK & Ireland): Sky Sports, Viaplay, DAZN
Current Standings
With six nights completed, the table is beginning to take shape. The defending champion Luke Littler sits atop the standings with Luke Humphries hot on his heels, while two wild card selections – Bunting and Dobey – are struggling at the foot of the table.
| Position | Player | Nights Won | Runner-Up | Semi-Finals | Points |
| 1 | Luke Littler | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Luke Humphries | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 | Gerwyn Price | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 | Michael van Gerwen | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Nathan Aspinall | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Rob Cross | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | Chris Dobey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Stephen Bunting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: 5 points are awarded for a night win, 3 for runner-up, and 2 for reaching the semi-finals
Quarter-Final Matchups
Luke Humphries vs Michael van Gerwen
World number one Humphries has maintained his stellar form from 2024, already catching two night titles this season. Meanwhile, Van Gerwen’s consistency (five semi-finals from six nights) has kept him in the playoff positions despite not yet taking home a trophy.
Their last Premier League meeting saw Humphries edge MVG 6-5 – the Dutchman will want to convert his semi-final appearances into silver.
Luke Littler vs Nathan Aspinall
The league leader takes on fifth-place Aspinall in this quarter-final. Littler, the teenage sensation, is defending his 2024 Premier League title with aplomb and will be favored, given his current form.
Aspinall, however, has reached two finals this season and will be eager to finally go one better. It’s youth vs experience, and a win for Aspinall here could propel him toward that elusive nightly crown.
Gerwyn Price vs Rob Cross
The hometown hero takes centre stage in arguably the most emotionally charged matchup of the night. Price returns to Cardiff buoyed by victory in Nottingham last week and will have the passionate Welsh crowd firmly behind him as he looks to close the gap on the leaders.
Cross has quietly assembled a solid campaign with four semi-final appearances, but continues to fall short of nightly finals. The 2018 world champion will need to silence the partisan crowd and weather the inevitable Price storm if he’s to progress in this best-of-11 legs encounter.
Stephen Bunting vs Chris Dobey
The battle of the league’s strugglers takes on added significance as Bunting desperately searches for his first points of the 2025 campaign. “The Bullet” has made quarter-final exits in all six nights so far.
Dobey, meanwhile, has reached one final this season (in the first night, against Humphries), but sits uncomfortably in seventh place with just three points to his name. This represents a golden opportunity for both men to kickstart their seasons – particularly for Bunting, who must feel time is running out to salvage his Premier League campaign.
Players to Watch
Gerwyn Price
All eyes will be on “The Iceman” as he returns to Wales. Price thrives under pressure and feeds off crowd energy – when that energy is positive, as it will undoubtedly be in Cardiff, his performance level often rises accordingly.
Fresh from victory in Nottingham, Price has momentum and motivation in equal measure. The combination of home advantage and recent form makes him perhaps the most dangerous player on the night.
Michael van Gerwen
The seven-time Premier League champion finds himself in the unusual position of not having reached a final in six events. While his consistency has been admirable – five semi-finals from six – MVG’s winning mentality means he’ll be growing increasingly frustrated at not lifting a trophy.
The Dutchman faces a tough quarter-final against Humphries, but if he can overcome that hurdle, momentum could carry him to a much-needed victory.
Stephen Bunting
With zero points from six nights, Bunting’s Premier League campaign is in danger of becoming a write-off unless he can turn things around rapidly. “The Bullet” has shown flashes of his quality without stringing together the consistent legs needed to progress.
His quarter-final against fellow struggler Dobey represents perhaps his best chance yet to get on the board – failure to do so would only intensify the pressure heading into the next phase.
What We Can Expect
With each night offering five points for a win, the league table can shift dramatically based on a single evening’s play. For the leaders – Littler and Humphries – Night Seven presents an opportunity to cement their positions and create an even bigger gap from the chasing pack.
For Price, a second consecutive nightly win would thrust him firmly into contention at the top of the table, particularly if either of the two Lukes were to exit early. Van Gerwen, meanwhile, needs to end his trophy drought to maintain his place in the playoff positions.
At the other end of the table, Bunting’s situation is becoming increasingly desperate. Zero points from seven nights would leave him with a mountain to climb to avoid the wooden spoon, while Dobey needs a deep run to move away from the danger zone.
The Cardiff crowd will provide a cauldron of noise and support for Price, who appears primed to capitalise on his momentum from Nottingham. Humphries and Van Gerwen will likely produce a classic in their quarter-final, with the winner well-positioned to reach the final.
However, the combination of home advantage, recent form, and raw ability makes Gerwyn Price the slight favourite to claim back-to-back nightly wins, particularly if the Welsh crowd creates the intimidating atmosphere for which they’re renowned.
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