
Perfect Rock & Bunting Brilliance: BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 4 Recap
A nine-darter, a 28/1 night winner and first-round exits for the world’s top two made for a truly sensational night of BetMGM Premier League Darts action in Belfast on Night 4.
Here’s everything you need to know from Northern Ireland in a nutshell:
- Night 4 winner: Stephen Bunting
- Runner-up: Gian Van Veen
- Key takeaway: Bunting claims his first points and first nightly win of the 2026 season; Josh Rock hits first nine-darter of the campaign in front of his home fans; Luke Littler & Luke Humphries both eliminated at quarter-final stage; Bunting sets new personal best Premier League single game average of 106.6; Gian van Veen loses third final in four weeks
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How Night 4 Unfolded in Belfast
Belfast delivered a night of pure darting theatre.
Bunting ignited his campaign, going from pointless to champion with a trio of sensational performances to claim the Night 4 crown.
The night’s defining moment, however, belonged to hometown hero Josh Rock.
He raised the roof with a stunning nine-darter, claiming the first bespoke 18ct set of BetMGM golden darts of the season.
✅ Berlin 2025
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
✅ Belfast 2026
No wins, no problem for Stephen Bunting who triumphs in Northern Ireland 🏆
Another 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 night of the BetMGM Premier League Darts action 🤩#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/f5eddoAREo
Despite Rock's early exit, his moment of perfection sets a new standard as the action moves to Cardiff, where Welsh duo Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price have their home advantage.
Bunting began with a personal-best BetMGM Premier League match average of 106.63 to dispatch defending champion Humphries before whitewashing Night 3 winner Clayton – who had again eliminated Littler – with another 106+ average.
The Bullet then handed Van Veen his third final loss in four weeks with a brilliant 13-darter to seal a commanding victory.
THE WINNER’S ENCLOSURE
“I’m overjoyed to be honest, this has got to rank up there with one of the best wins of my career,” Bunting said post-match.
“I was a bit emotional early on after my first game but I held it together.
“I had John Terry say I should be pushing people off the stage but hopefully I’ve done that tonight with my scoring and my doubles!

“I still believe I’m one of the best players in the world and deserve to be in this Premier League, this goes a long way to say why I should be here.
“The fans in here tonight, wow! These are the nights that I play for."
BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 4 Results

Quarter-finals
- Luke Littler (95.5) 3-6 Jonny Clayton (96.1)
- Stephen Bunting (106.6) 6-4 Luke Humphries (106.2)
- Michael van Gerwen (94.0) 5-6 Gerwyn Price (100.8)
- Gian van Veen (96.0) 6-2 Josh Rock (91.0)
Semi-finals
- Clayton (90.0) 0-6 Bunting (106.0)
- Price (102.1) 5-6 Van Veen (105.2)
Final
- Bunting (97.1) 6-2 Van Veen (95.7)
Most 180s: Gerwyn Price (9)
Highest checkout: Gian van Veen (167)
Nine-dart finish: Josh Rock (T20 x3; T20 x3; T20, T19, D12)
View From the Floor
As always the BetMGM team was in the thick of things at the SSE Arena. Here’s a selection of the best bits from our point of view, and there’s only one place to start!
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— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
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NINE PERFECT DARTS FROM JOSH ROCK!
The Northern Irishman lands the first BetMGM Premier League nine-darter of the season on his home night!!!🔥 #BetMGMDarts #PLDarts pic.twitter.com/7C5U82LN8a
Last weeks winner Jonny Clayton beats Luke Littler again!
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
The Ferret is FLYING 🏴 #BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/zgmi8CbtMD
Belfast goes Bunting mental 🥳
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
Both Lukes are OUT in the quarter-finals ❌ #BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/UjQiaNKIFH
ICE COLD 🧊
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
Gerwyn Price comes from 5-3 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 🏴
Look what it means to him!#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/qyFACWdoQ9
🎯 The BetMGM Premier League Darts 9-Darter Roll of Honour...
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
2006 🗓️
Van Barneveld
2010 🗓️
Taylor (x2)
Van Barneveld
2012 🗓️
Whitlock
Taylor
2016 🗓️
Lewis
2017 🗓️
Lewis
2020 🗓️
Wright
Smith
2021 🗓️
Clayton
De Sousa
2022 🗓️
Price (x2)
2024 🗓️
Littler
Price
2025 🗓️…
BetMGM Premier League Darts host cities with the most nine-darters:
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) February 26, 2026
🆕4⃣ 𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏
4⃣ London
3⃣ Aberdeen
3⃣ Milton Keynes
Josh Rock creating history in his home city 👏#BetMGMDarts #PLDarts https://t.co/0m0nwlQNDU
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Updated 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts Table
Clayton remains top of the table after another semi-final appearance in Belfast – and there is still a Dutchman trailing him closely.
It’s no longer Van Gerwen, though, as debutant Van Veen leapfrogged his compatriot into second spot with his third final run in four weeks.
Bunting’s victory rockets him to fifth meaning Humphries and Littler occupy two of the bottom three places in the table four nights in.
Here’s the full 2026 BetMGM Premier League table after Night 4:

Next Up: Night 5 in Cardiff
The Premier League Darts season continues next Thursday as we head to the Utilita Arena in Cardiff for Night 5 and a joint home night for Welsh duo Clayton and Price.
A blockbuster opening tie sees Van Gerwen face Humphries while Van Veen versus Clayton has match-of-the-night potential.
Price, meanwhile, faces off with Bunting and Littler provides the biggest test possible for Rock.
Check out the latest odds for Night 5 here.
NIGHT 5 FIXTURES BRACKET

COMING SOON TO THE BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS HUB
We have you covered all week long on the BetMGM Premier League Darts Hub. Here’s some of our exclusive content ahead of Night 5 and when you can expect it:
- Early entry: All you need to know about Night 5 in Cardiff, packed with facts, promos & practical info & more. Out Monday.
- Game on! Read our full Night 5 preview, including exclusive tips, key stats & more. Drops Tuesday.
- BetMGM vs Laura Woods: Our ambassador makes her picks and pits her darting wits against the house. We pulled one back in Belfast, how will Laura respond in Wales? Lands Wednesday.
- It’s showtime! Browse our full repertoire of pre-match options or track our in-play odds as the action unfolds in Cardiff. Explore it all here on Thursday.
- About Last Night… We round up the best bits from Cardiff ahead of doing it all again in Nottingham for Night 6. Released Friday.
- At BetMGM, there’s always something going on… so as well as our comprehensive darts coverage be sure to keep your eyes peeled on our other offerings, not least this weekend’s Premier League football action and racing around the UK and Ireland.
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