In a dramatic twist at the Premier League Darts in Dublin, Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Night Seven due to kidney stones, allowing Michael van Gerwen to advance directly to the semi-finals. The event, held at the 3Arena, is set to feature crucial quarter-finals starting at 19:00 local time.
Van Veen was scheduled to face Van Gerwen in a highly anticipated match, but his hospitalization has altered the landscape of the competition. “Gian van Veen withdrew from Night Seven in Dublin, where he was scheduled to face Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals, after being hospitalised with kidney stones,” a spokesperson confirmed.
Night Seven will also see Stephen Bunting take on Luke Littler, while Josh Rock faces Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton competes against Luke Humphries. Each match is played as best-of-11 legs, with the winner earning £10,000 and five points towards the overall standings.
Jonny Clayton, who won Night Six in Nottingham against Luke Humphries, is among the favorites as the tournament progresses. The competition spans 17 weeks, with a total of 16 nights before the Play-Offs, culminating in the Finals Night scheduled for May 28, 2026.
After six weeks of play, Luke Humphries leads with five match wins, while Josh Rock has yet to secure a victory. The stakes are high as players vie for a chance to be among the top four who will advance to the Play-Offs.
As the evening unfolds, the first quarter-final will kick off with an all-Dutch affair between Van Gerwen and the now-absent Van Veen. Each night of the competition will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the action.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the impact of Van Veen’s withdrawal on the overall standings, but it certainly adds an unexpected layer of tension to the tournament. The excitement continues to build as players prepare for their matches in Dublin.