Simon Whitlock begins ANZ Premier League title defense

Simon Whitlock begins his defense of the ANZ Premier League title this Saturday in Canberra. The Australian darts legend faces Joe Comito during the opening night of the tournament.

The competition features eight players from Australia and New Zealand competing over six weekends. The format involves mini-tournaments during the first five nights, with the top four players advancing to the grand finals in Brisbane on October 31, 2026.

Significant prizes are at stake, including $30,000 in prize money, a spot in the 2026/27 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, and a ticket to the Grand Slam of Darts in November. Other notable matchups include Raymond Smith against Brody Klinge and an all-New Zealand clash between Jonny Tata and Ben Robb.