The tournament saw its first visit to the Netherlands after agreeing to go to the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam on 12 May, joining 15 other venues across the UK and Ireland.

Gary Anderson was the defending champion, but he lost to Phil Taylor 10–7 in the semi-finals.

Michael van Gerwen won his second Premier League Darts title by beating Taylor 11–3 in the final.

[3] Van Gerwen also recorded the highest televised 3-dart average of 123.40 against Michael Smith during night 4 in Aberdeen.

At the end of phase 2 the top four players contest the two semi-finals and the final in the play-off week.

Robert Thornton returned after a year out, and Michael Smith made his début.

Anderson played Lewis on 17 March (Round 7), giving Smith the night off.