Michael van Gerwen wins the Premier League for the seventh time in his career

De Brabander is now the record holder; British retired darts legend Phil Taylor won the tournament ‘only’ six times. The visibly emotional darts player proudly showed the trophy to the audience afterwards.

In the final, Van Gerwen never got into trouble. The final was therefore much less exciting than in 2022 when he narrowly won 11-10 against Joe Cullen in Berlin.

Everything went relatively smoothly for him on Thursday evening. He recorded an average of 105.43, Price recorded an average score of 99.5. Van Gerwen ran from 2-2 to a 7-2 lead. He finished it off at 10-5 by throwing a double 9, after which he cried out with joy.

Van Gerwen’s performance has been particularly volatile in recent weeks. Last week he withdrew from his semi-final in Aberdeen because he was suffering from a shoulder injury.

“We all know that I didn’t start here as a favourite. To win here today, in these circumstances and to have shown that I am absolutely the best, is very satisfying. After the World Cup, this is the most important title for players , also for me”, said Van Gerwen afterwards.

Van Gerwen was already too strong for Michael Smith earlier in the evening in the semi-final 10-8, against whom he lost in the final of the World Cup at the beginning of this year. “It was two fantastic matches against two guys who are in exceptional form,” said the darts player.

“I am really happy that I can strike at moments like this. These are the best titles you can win, that means a lot to me. I am away from home for sixteen to seventeen weeks a year. I am a proud man, because I fought for what I was worth today. You have to know what it’s like to lose before you can be a great champion.”

The 34-year-old Van Gerwen also won the Premier League in 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. In 2014 and 2015 he was a finalist, but did not win.