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Michael Smith Wins Premier League Darts Night One

2026-06-23 · Michael Smith · Match Report

Michael Smith won the first night of the Premier League Darts, defeating Gerwyn Price 6-2 in the final.

What happened in the final?

The final saw Smith dominate, with Price struggling to find his rhythm. Smith held his throw to win the first leg, and then broke Price's throw in the third leg.

Key moments in the match

Price did manage to win a leg, hitting double 10 to end a run of five successive lost legs. But Smith was too strong, and he closed out the victory with a comfortable 6-2 win. The Welsh crowd were largely behind Price, but Smith was unfazed, averaging 97 against Price's 91.

Premier League Darts standings

After the first night, Smith leads the standings with 5 points, followed by Price with 3 points. Luke Littler, who impressed in his debut, has 2 points, along with Rob Cross.

What's next for Michael Smith?

The Premier League Darts will resume in Berlin next Thursday, with the top four players eventually going through to the play-offs at London's O2 Arena in May. Smith will be looking to build on his strong start, and he will face tough competition from the other elite players. The 16-night series will see the players compete over best-of-11 legs, with the winner earning £10,000 and 5 points each night. Smith's victory was his first of the season, and he will be hoping to continue his good form. He defeated Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in the quarter-finals, and then beat Luke Littler 6-5 in the semi-finals. The final against Price was a dominant performance, with Smith showing his class and skill. As Smith said after the match, "With the crowd tonight, with Luke [Littler] there was a couple of whistles, but I don’t blame them." He also joked, "I’m sorry that I won!" The crowd were largely behind Price, but Smith was able to overcome the pressure and win the match. The victory was a significant one for Smith, and he will be looking to build on his success. He has started the season strongly, and he will be hoping to continue his good form. The Premier League Darts is a highly competitive tournament, and Smith will face tough opposition each night. But he has shown that he has the skill and determination to succeed, and he will be a strong contender for the title.

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