Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts
TICKETS for the 2009 Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts go on sale on Monday - with promoters expecting a rush as fans look to secure their seat at Britain^s hottest indoor sporting event.
The Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts has become the country^s biggest indoor sports event since its inception in 2005 - with 8,000 fans watching the action in Liverpool last year.
The Echo Arena Liverpool will host the opening night of next year^s event on Thursday February 5, with the eight-man event travelling to Edinburgh, Coventry, Belfast, Newcastle, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Exeter, Nottingham, Sheffield and Cardiff.
The top four players following the 14-week league phase will then compete in the play-offs on Monday May 25 at the Wembley Arena for the £125,000 title.
Tickets for all venues are released on general sale from Monday morning, priced at £20 and £30.
"More fans than ever before watched the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts in 2008 and there has been unprecedented interest already for next year^s event," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"This tournament has captured the imagination of the British sporting public, and you only have to look at the record-breaking averages hit by Phil Taylor earlier this year to see why.
"The standard of darts is higher than ever now and the top players, like Taylor, James Wade and Raymond van Barneveld, are rising to the challenge in front of playing in front of such huge crowds.
"The 2009 Premier League promises to be the most spectacular darts event ever seen - Raymond van Barneveld hit a nine-darter two years ago, but I think we could see two during next year^s event!
"The Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts has become a memorable night out for sports fans across the UK and next year^s tournament will give more spectators than ever the chance to see top-quality darts in the flesh."
Tickets go on general sale on Monday September 8, from venues around the UK as well as via the PDC Ticket Line on 0871 231 0831.
2009 Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts – Dates & Box Office Numbers
February 5 |
LiverpoolEcho Arena |
0844 8000 400 |
February 12 |
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh |
0870 231 0831 |
February 19 |
Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
08444 121 747 |
February 26 |
Odyssey Arena, Belfast |
02890 739 074 |
March 5 |
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle |
0844 493 6666 |
March 12 |
M.E.N. Arena, Manchester |
0844 847 8000 |
March 19 |
BrightonCentre |
0844 847 1515 |
March 26 |
N.I.A. Birmingham |
0871 945 6000 |
April 2 |
S.E.C.C. Glasgow |
0870 040 4000 |
April 9 |
Westpoint Arena, Exeter |
08705 321 321 |
April 16 |
Trent FM Arena, Nottingham |
08444 124 624 |
April 23 |
A.E.C.C. Aberdeen |
08444 779 000 |
April 30 |
SheffieldArena |
0114 256 56 56 |
May 7 |
C.I.A. Cardiff |
02920 22 44 88 |
Play-Offs |
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May 25 |
Wembley Arena |
0870 060 0870 |