Coventry to host four PDC darts events

The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will become the new home of darts in the UK.

The venue will host the:

• Premier League Finals
• PDC Winter Series
• Grand Slam of Darts
• Players Championship Finals

All in a six week span.

Ricoh becomes new home

The first event to be held in Coventry will be the 2020 Unibet Premier League Play Offs. That will happen on Thursday 15 October, three days after the BoyleSports World Grand Prix final at the same venue.

The next darts event in Coventry will be the PDC Winter Series from Tuesday 10 November- Saturday 14 November. The 2020 BoyleSports Grand Slam of Darts will follow from Monday 16 November – Tuesday 24 November, with the qualifying event taking place on Monday 9 November at the same venue.

The final event to take place at the Ricoh will be the 2020 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals. The event will take place on its original dates from Friday 27 November – Sunday 29 November.

It will also host the 2020 PDPA World Championship Qualifier on Monday 30 November at 1200 GMT.

A minimum of two places will be on offer to tour card holders who will have a final chance to qualify for the 2020/21 William Hill World Darts Championship.

Coventry chosen as Milton Keynes unavailable

The PDC have been using the Marshall Arena for events since the resumption of darts. The Summer Series, the World Matchplay and the Premier League have all been played in Milton Keynes.

However, the venue will be used to host snooker throughout October and November. This means that another venue will be required to host the three events.

The PDC were looking for a place where there’s a hotel on site so they can create a secure bubble. The Ricoh Arena fits that bill, and so will host three of the next four major darts championships.

In a statement, PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter said: “Firstly, we would like to thank everyone at the Ricoh Arena for their co-operation in accommodating four of our biggest events in a short space of time,”

“Whilst we are disappointed that fans will not be in attendance at the traditional venues for these events, we are pleased to still be able to deliver these for both players and viewers during these uncertain times.

“October and November are always among the busiest and exciting months in the PDC calendar and this year is no different, with six TV events providing a perfect build-up to the World Championship.

“The players have conducted themselves impeccably throughout this period and I am sure they will provide more top-class entertainment over the coming weeks and months.”

Schedules of play

Unibet Premier League Play-Offs

Thursday 15 October (1900 BST)

Semi finals

Glen Durrant v Gary Anderson

Peter Wright v Nathan Aspinall

Best of 19 legs

Final

Best of 21 legs

BoyleSports Grand Slam of Darts

Monday November 16
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
8x group matches

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
8x group matches

Tuesday November 17
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
8x group matches

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
8x group matches

Wednesday November 18 (1900 GMT)
8x group matches

Thursday November 19 (1900 GMT)
8x group matches

Friday November 20 (1900 GMT)
4x last 16 matches

Saturday November 21 (1900 GMT)
4x last 16 matches

Sunday November 22
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
2x quarter finals

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
2x quarter finals

Monday November 23 (1900 GMT)
2x semi finals

Tuesday November 24 (1800 GMT)
Final

2020 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals

Friday November 27
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
16 x round one (two stages)

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
16 x round one (two stages)

Saturday November 28
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
16 x round two (two stages)

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
8 x round three (two stages)

Sunday November 29
Afternoon Session (1300 GMT)
Quarter finals (one stage)

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Semi finals and Final (one stage)
PDC Unicorn World Youth Championship Final