The 2025 BetMGM Premier League Darts continues to thrill darts fans worldwide, and Night 6, which takes place on Thursday, March 13, at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, promises to be another action-packed evening. With the league table beginning to take shape, the leading contenders are battling for vital points to stay in contention for the Play-Offs at London’s O2 Arena on May 29.
As we approach the midpoint of the campaign, the pressure is already beginning to mount. As expected, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler lead the way, but with Gerwyn Price, Michael van Gerwen, and Nathan Aspinall still in the mix, Night 6 could very well be a turning point for multiple competitors.
Current Standings and Key Performers
The Two Lukes: The Dominant Duo
Luke Humphries, the 2024 World Champion, continues to be the most consistent player in Premier League Darts 2025, and he currently leads the table after winning Night 1 in Belfast and Night 4 in Exeter. His clinical finishing and high averages make him the man to beat for now.
Meanwhile, teenage darts sensation Luke Littler continues to captivate the sporting world with his fearless performances on the biggest of stages. He won Night 2 in Glasgow and Night 5 in Brighton, demonstrating a level of composure and confidence rarely seen in a player so young. Littler heads to Nottingham having just won the Belgian Open, and he is the reigning Premier League Darts champion after all, too.
Price & Van Gerwen: Searching for Form
Gerwyn Price, the winner in Dublin on Night 3, has had an up-and-down season so far. While his scoring power remains as potent as ever, consistency continues to be an issue. He will be looking to make a statement in Nottingham and close the gap on the leaders.
Michael van Gerwen, a seven-time Premier League Darts champion, is struggling to find his best form and has so far failed to make the impact expected. He’s been a dominant force in the competition in the past, and the Dutchman will be eager to silence his critics and push for the play-offs.
Aspinall & Cross: Still in the Mix
Nathan Aspinall has performed well in the competition so far, reaching the final in Brighton, but he’s yet to claim a nighty victory. Currently midtable, he remains a dark horse in the competition.
Rob Cross, a former World Champion, has also shown flashes of the brilliance he’s capable of, which means he’s also in the mix for a highly-coveted Play-Off spot.
Night 6: Quarter-Final Matchups
Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler
A blockbuster clash between the two top players in the standings kicks off the night in Nottingham, with Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler going at it. Their previous meetings have been high-scoring affairs, with Littler often landing more 180s than Humphries but the latter proving the more clinical finisher. Humphries having the experience in tight situations may give him the edge.
Rob Cross vs Chris Dobey
With both Rob Cross and Chris Dobey hovering around the lower half of the table heading into Night 6, both players need a strong performance. Cross is the more experienced of the two, but Dobey can cause upsets, making Rob Cross vs Chris Dobey an interesting matchup. Cross’ consistent checkout percentage is what could carry him to victory.
Stephen Bunting vs Gerwyn Price
Stephen Bunting has struggled in Premier League Darts this season, and while Gerwyn Price was victorious in Dublin, his moments of brilliance have been mixed with inconsistency. Price’s superior power scoring and finishing are the reasons why he starts as favourite in Stephen Bunting vs Gerwyn Price, but it has to click for Bunting at some point, and that could be on Night 6.
Nathan Aspinall vs Michael van Gerwen
Nathan Aspinall has been a steady performer in Premier League Darts this season and has been more consistent than Michael van Gerwen. However, looking at the matchup Nathan Aspinall vs Michael van Gerwen, the proven winner of the two is the latter, and when he gets into his groove, he could very well blow away not only Aspinall but the rest of the competition.
How Players Will Approach Night 6
The approach from several players in Nottingham could be what makes the difference between winning and losing on Night 6.
Luke Humphries: Clinical & Composed
Luke Humphries’ game has always been built on steady scoring, smooth finishing, and being able to handle pressure. He will look to slow down Littler and take out crucial checkouts when they present themselves.
Luke Littler: Aggression & High Scoring
Luke Littler thrives on power scoring, quick play, and hitting 180s at a relentless pace to overwhelm his opponents. Arguably, his main challenge is finishing under pressure, but after his recent successes in Premier League Darts and other tournaments, Littler is the favourite in the Premier League Darts Night 6 betting to win in Nottingham.
Michael van Gerwen: Finding his Mojo
Michael van Gerwen will be disappointed with his overall performance in Premier League Darts 2025 so far, especially as he’s struggled to convert key doubles under pressure. If he can rediscover his clinical edge, he could be a contender. He may be out of form, but he’s still third in the Premier League Darts Outright Winner betting market to win the tournament, behind Littler and Humphries.
Premier League Darts in Nottingham in the Past
The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham has hosted many memorable Premier League Darts nights. In 2023, Van Gerwen hit a stunning nine-darter in one of the most thrilling nights of the season. And with a big and loud crowd expected in Nottingham once again, it could turn out to be another memorable occasion.
Recent winners in Nottingham:
- 2024: Gerwyn Price
- 2023: Michale van Gerwen (nine-darter)
- 2022: Jonny Clayton
Expert Predictions
Sky Sports’ Wayne Mardle belies that while Luke Littler has been sensational, but now he’s got to maintain that for the rest of the Premier League Darts campaign.
Phil Taylor, the sport’s greatest ever player, suggests Luke Humphries is the most complete player right now, but Michael van Gerwen is due a big night.
Final Thoughts
As was seen before the start of the World Championship, it’s the two Lukes – Littler & Humphries – who were expected to lead the way in Premier League Darts 2025, and that’s turning out to be the case so far, with Humphries 1st and Littler 2nd.
However, with Humphries and Littler meeting in game 1 of Night 6 in Nottingham, all that could start to change, opening the door for other players to make up some ground as the competition approaches its midway point. It’s great news for fans and for bettors, as it will throw the darts betting markets wide open after game 1 is over because either Humphries or Littler won’t be advancing beyond the quarter-finals.
Finally, this could prove to be the night that a player like Michael van Gerwen announces his arrival in Premier League Darts this season, throwing down the gauntlet for everyone else in the competition.
