2023 Premier League Darts
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 FormatAs introduced in 2022's tournament, the 2023 Premier League Darts used an eight-person knockout bracket every night. Each of the seven matches was played over the best-of-11 legs. The players were guaranteed to meet each other once in the quarter-finals throughout the first seven weeks and once in the quarterfinals in weeks 9–15, with weeks 8 and 16 being drawn based on the league standings at that point. Players received two points per semi-final finish, three points per runner-up finish, and five points per final win.Following the regular phase, the top four players in the league table contested the two knockout semi-finals with 1st playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. VenuesThe 2023 tournament kept the same 17 venues used in the 2022 Premier League. On 8 October 2022, it was announced that Liverpool and Brighton were switching dates, after Liverpool had been awarded the hosting duties for the Eurovision Song Contest.Prize moneyThe prize money for the 2023 tournament remained at £1 million, including a £10,000 bonus to each night's winner.PlayersThe format introduced in 2022 continued, which would encompass eight players, each playing against each other in a knockout tournament each night. The winner of each night received an additional £10,000 towards their prize money. Those who make it out of the last 8 each receive 2 points, the runner-up received 3 points and the winner received 5.The top 4 players on the PDC Order of Merit automatically qualified, with the remaining four announced following the conclusion of the Masters on 29 January 2023.
League stageThe fixtures were announced on 30 January 2023.2 February – Night 1SSE Arena, BelfastNight 1 was played in Belfast. Chris Dobey was the winner in his Premier League debut, after beating Michael van Gerwen 6–5 in the night's final. 9 February – Night 2Cardiff International Arena, CardiffNight 2 was played in Cardiff. Gerwyn Price was the winner, after beating Nathan Aspinall 6–3 in the night's final. 16 February – Night 3OVO Hydro, GlasgowNight 3 was played in Glasgow. Michael Smith was the winner, after beating Dimitri Van den Bergh 6–4 in the night's final. 23 February – Night 43Arena, DublinNight 4 was played in Dublin. Michael van Gerwen was the winner, after beating Gerwyn Price 6–5 in the night's final. 2 March – Night 5Westpoint Arena, ExeterNight 5 was played in Exeter. Michael van Gerwen was the winner, after beating Jonny Clayton 6–3 in the night's final. 9 March – Night 6M&S Bank Arena, LiverpoolNight 6 was played in Liverpool. Michael van Gerwen was the winner, after beating Michael Smith 6–4 in the night's final. 16 March – Night 7Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, NottinghamNight 7 was played in Nottingham. Gerwyn Price was the winner, after beating Chris Dobey 6–4 in the night's final. 23 March – Night 8Utilita Arena Newcastle, NewcastleNight 8 was played in Newcastle. Gerwyn Price was the winner, after beating Michael van Gerwen 6–1 in the night's final.Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin Night 9 was played in Berlin. Jonny Clayton was the winner, after beating Michael Smith 6–4 in the night's final. 6 April – Night 10Utilita Arena Birmingham, BirminghamNight 10 was played in Birmingham. Jonny Clayton was the winner, after beating Peter Wright 6–5 in the night's final. 13 April – Night 11Brighton Centre, BrightonNight 11 was played in Brighton. Gerwyn Price was the winner, after beating Michael Smith 6–3 in the night's final. 20 April – Night 12'''Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam'''27 April – Night 13'''First Direct Arena, Leeds'''4 May – Night 14'''AO Arena, Manchester'''11 May – Night 15'''Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield'''18 May – Night 16'''P&J Live, Aberdeen'''25 May – Play-offsThe top four players of the league stage contest in the [|play-offs] to decide the champion of the Premier League.'''The O2, London''' StandingsFive points are awarded for a night win, three points for the runner-up and two points for the semi-finalists. When players are tied on points, nights won is used first as a tie-breaker and after that overall matches won.The top 4 players after 16 nights advance to the play-offs on 25 May. ' Champion after the playoffs, ' Runner-up after the playoffs Streaks
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