Luke Humphries sits outside the top‑four play‑off spots with only four regular weeks left. After a 6‑2 quarter‑final loss to Luke Littler, he remains on 13 points, a sixth‑place position. His title defence hinges on winning nights and hoping Michael van Gerwen drops points.

Gian van Veen has leapt past world No 2 after a win over Gerwyn Price, while van Gerwen pushed the gap to five points in fourth place by reaching the semi‑finals. Humphries now faces van Gerwen on Night 13 in Aberdeen, a chance to close the divide or let the Dutchman widen it.

Jonny Clayton and Luke Littler battle for the top spot, separated by just three points. Clayton can secure his O2 spot with a win against van Veen, while a loss still keeps him in contention if van Veen fails to win the night. The race for first remains a tight affair.

The 2026 Premier League prize pool has risen to £1.25 million, with semi‑finalists guaranteed £110,000 and the winner taking £350,000. With four nights to decide the play‑off line, every leg counts. The final night at the O2 on May 28 will crown the champion.