He won a fourth consecutive (and fifth overall) title by defeating Rob Cross 11–5 in the final.

In a change from previous years, all players only play one match each night.

Phase 2 matches have been increased to a maximum of fourteen legs, allowing for a 7-7 draw.

At the end of Phase 2, the bottom four players in the league table are eliminated from the competition.

Gary Anderson, who qualified as fourth on the Order of Merit, withdrew on 4 February, three days prior to the tournament beginning, with a back injury.

[3] Nine invited players were chosen to appear on each of the nine Phase 1 nights in the slots which were available as a result of Anderson's withdrawal.

The O2 Arena, London After the withdrawal of Gary Anderson, nine invited players were added to replace him with one playing each week.

The top four players then compete in the knockout semi-finals and final on the playoff night.