The inclusion of an eighth player meant that the league expanded from 10 to 14 weeks.

Phil Taylor continued his dominance of this tournament by taking the title for the third year in a row.

Terry Jenkins' semi-final victory over Peter Manley in Dublin secured the last automatic place in the Premier League at the expense of Wayne Mardle.

The first was awarded after the SkyBet World Grand Prix – the PDC gave this to Raymond van Barneveld.

The second wildcard awarded by host broadcaster Sky Sports to Adrian Lewis.