Ismaning, 13. Mai 2025 (w&p) – Darts as you've never seen them before: With 'Darts Party', SPORT1 is bringing a completely new show to the screens from Monday, 19 May 2025. The format combines classic darts with spectacular action, strategic competition and exciting challenges from Monday to Friday in primetime from 8:15 pm. to 10:15 pm. - as long as the Darts Premier League is still running, the show will be cancelled on Thursdays and broadcast on Saturdays instead. Developed in partnership with international entertainment company ACUNMEDYA, the format is aimed at die-hard darts fans as well as a wider audience looking for entertaining, innovative television.
This isn't your average tournament—this is darts like you've never seen before.
Darts Party is where the game you love meets a whole new level of energy, excitement, and unpredictability at a Spectacular colorful arena packed with wildly fun challenges.
At the heart of Darts Party where 24 contestants battle it out in exciting competitions. Strategy, precision and adrenaline will be at the forefront as you compete in spectacular courses combined with well as classic darts disciplines.
Before participants can aim at the disc, they first have to overcome creative obstacles: Rotating platforms, slippery floors and flying barriers require skill, concentration and mental strength. The new combination of sport and action guarantees pure thrill and entertainment.
Exciting competition with a clear mode: 24 Contestants. One Grand Champion.
Over the course of the season, 24 fierce contestants will battle it out in a high-energy, no-holds-barred tournament where only one can claim the crown. Each week, the contestants will be split into groups of six, with each group entering the wild and unpredictable “Darts Party” arena. Every day, one will triumph. At the end of the week, the four daily winners will go head-to-head in an explosive weekly final — with just one securing a ticket to the ultimate showdown. And then... the Grand Final.The best of the best return for a dazzling finale filled with the most spectacular, intense, and outrageous darts challenges of the season. Only one will rise to the top and walk away as the series champion — and claim the grand prize.
Experienced duo hosts the show
The programme will be hosted by two well-known faces: Elmar Paulke, former SPORT1 commentator and proven darts expert, and successful stand-up comedian and presenter Negah Amiri. Together they will present the exciting competitions with expertise, charm and humour.
This is the wildest and best darts party I've ever been to," says Elmar Paulke. The combination of darts, sports games and a dream setting makes it all so much fun. Especially as I get to host the show with comedian Negah Amiri.
Negah Amiri adds: "Together with darts legend Elmar Paulke, I am presenting a show that is more than just a sports format. Darts Party is all about action, athleticism and fun - with contestants giving it their all on the dartboard and in the obstacle course. I love the energy, the people, the crazy games - and the mix of real competition and pure entertainment. I'm really looking forward to being part of this wild ride - Darts Party will surprise you!’’
Strong partnership between SPORT1 and ACUNMEDYA
Darts Party' combines the expertise of two established players. SPORT1 brings in its many years of darts expertise - millions of viewers regularly watch the channel's darts broadcasts, especially around the World Darts Championship. ACUNMEDYA, known for its internationally successful entertainment formats, contributes the creative show concept and spectacular staging. Darts Party' is a unique blend of sport and entertainment and promises to be a fresh, innovative TV highlight that will appeal to far more than just sports fans.
ABOUT SPORT1
#mittendrin with SPORT1: The leading multi-channel sports and entertainment platform in German-speaking countries stands for high-quality live sports and entertainment formats, proven expertise and in-depth, entertaining reporting. Sport1 GmbH bundles all TV, digital, audio and social media activities under the umbrella brand SPORT1: The portfolio of the media company, which is based in Ismaning near Munich, includes the free-TV channel SPORT1, which focuses on entertainment and sport and is offered on various platforms in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In addition, SPORT1.de, one of the leading digital sports platforms in Germany, and the SPORT1 app, one of the most successful German sports apps, offer current content as well as an extensive live stream and on-demand offering of sports and competitions as well as sports and entertainment formats in the video sector. SPORT1 also has its own SPORT1 YouTube channel. Since 2025, Sport1 GmbH has also been offering the entertainment formats broadcast on free-to-air TV on the new digital entertainment platform show1.tv in livestream and on-demand.
