How to watch Players Championship 28-29-30 in Leicester live and on TV in the UK, USA and Australia
How to Watch PDC Players Championship 28, 29, and 30 (2025) Live
The PDC Players Championship 28-30 are part of the 2025 PDC Pro Tour series, featuring 128-player fields with £125,000 prize funds each (£15,000 to the winner). These non-televised events are held behind closed doors at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, UK, with play starting at 1:00 PM BST (2:00 PM CEST / 8:00 AM EDT / 5:00 AM PDT / 10:00 PM AEST previous day). Coverage streams from four boards simultaneously, focusing on key matches.
– **Players Championship 28**: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
– **Players Championship 29**: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
– **Players Championship 30**: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Live streams are available via PDCTV-HD (PDC’s official platform), with no traditional TV broadcasts in the UK, USA, or Australia. PDCTV offers HD multi-board streaming, replays, and highlights for subscribers. Geographic restrictions apply for major events, but these Players Championships are fully accessible worldwide via PDCTV (£9.99/month or £59.99/year; 7-day free trial available). Bookmakers like Bet365 may offer free streams for account holders in select regions.
#### Viewing Options by Country
| Country | Live Streaming | TV Broadcast | Subscription Details | Notes |
|———|—————-|————–|———————-|——-|
| **UK** | PDCTV-HD (pdctv.tv) – Full coverage from 1:00 PM BST | None (Sky Sports/ITV4 covers majors only) | £9.99/month or £59.99/year; includes all Pro Tour events | No geo-blocks for these events; use app for mobile/TV casting. Free bookmaker streams via Bet365/Sky Bet. |
| **USA** | PDCTV-HD or DAZN (select coverage) | None (DAZN streams majors; no TV channel) | PDCTV: $12.50/month (billed in GBP); DAZN: $19.99/month annual or $29.99/month flexible | PDCTV is primary for Pro Tour; DAZN may stream highlights. Use VPN if needed for full access. |
| **Australia** | PDCTV-HD or Kayo Sports (limited) | None (Fox Sports covers majors like World Championship) | PDCTV: AUD$15/month approx.; Kayo: $25/month basic (7-day free trial) | PDCTV for full streams; Kayo/Fox may have on-demand highlights. Late-night start (10:00 PM AEST Sep 30). |
Additional Tips
– **VPN for Access Abroad**: If traveling (e.g., UK viewer in USA), use a VPN like NordVPN ($3.49/month with 30-day guarantee) to connect to your home server and access PDCTV/DAZN without blocks.
– **Live Scores**: Follow real-time updates on pdc.tv/live-scores or apps like DartCounter.
– **Entry & Players**: All 128 PDC Tour Card holders are eligible; top seeds include Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, and Michael van Gerwen. Prize money counts toward the Players Championship Order of Merit for year-end finals qualification.
For the latest, check pdc.tv or the PDC app. These events build momentum ahead of the World Grand Prix (Oct 6-12).
