The world of darts is about to witness an exciting new chapter with the launch of “The Last Flight,” a unique tournament that blends competitive sports with the immense reach of digital influencers. With just under two weeks until the first dart is thrown, anticipation is building for what promises to be an unforgettable series of events.
The Vision Behind “The Last Flight”
League Director Marco Niemann expresses immense pride and excitement for the inaugural edition. “We are incredibly proud to have assembled a field of participants that is not only highly entertaining but also brings a great passion for darts and a strong athletic level,” Niemann states. He highlights the fierce competitive spirit: “Every participant wants to win the title. That was evident in every conversation. They will push each other to peak performance.” This commitment to both entertainment and genuine sporting prowess sets “The Last Flight” apart.
Meet the Teams: A Star-Studded Lineup
The tournament will feature nine formidable teams, eight of which are composed of well-known influencers and content creators. The ninth team is a special Community Team, whose members will be selected in the coming days and will receive expert guidance from none other than Tour Card holder Max Hopp as their dedicated coach.
Each team will be represented by one to three main players per match day, collectively boasting an impressive total reach of over 10 million followers across various digital platforms. Here’s a closer look at some of the teams and their key players:
- Team BIG (Berlin International Gaming): Features a strong trio with gobelante (Fatih Dayik), Emma Winkelmann, and akkcess (Janina Blechinger).
- Bowling Freunde Castrop-Rauxel: Represented by Levi Penell and his “Musste durch” podcast partner, Fabian Rashagai.
- Darts- & Turnverein Basilea München: Comprised of paulomuc (Paul Luca Fischer) and Swiss creator aditotoro (Adrian Vogt).
- Flying Mullets: Already have a connection to darts through Splashbrudda (Sabri Cukadar) and nohandhgaming (Ben Paul).
- Carlos United: Features the individual talent of achhcarlos (Carlos Antoni).
- The Double Dipper: Showcases Bela_darts (Bela Schugmann). Both achhcarlos and Bela_darts have prior experience in competitive darts, including events like the PDC Europe Next Gen, indicating a serious level of play.
- Eintracht Spandau: Presented by Sola (Nico Linke), this team will enjoy a true home-game advantage in Berlin.
- Holy Darts Team: Represented by Powlster (Paul Stehr) and Olli (Oliver Dombrowski) from Doktorfroid.
- Underberg Community Team: The final team, still to be named, will be the community’s chosen representatives, benefiting from Max Hopp’s coaching.
The Tournament Schedule & Venue
The first match day kicks off on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. All subsequent evenings will also start at 6:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time) on Tuesdays, culminating in the grand finale on June 2nd, 2026.
All the action will unfold before a live audience at the Xperion in Berlin, offering an electrifying atmosphere for spectators. Fans eager to experience the excitement firsthand can attend the events in person.
How to Watch “The Last Flight”
For those unable to make it to Berlin, every match day of “The Last Flight” can be conveniently followed from home. The entire tournament will be broadcast live on Pluto TV, a free streaming service, ensuring fans worldwide won’t miss a single dart.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
