Josh Rock hits a nine-darter to send home Belfast crowd into a frenzy as he wipes away tears
Josh Rock hit the first nine-darter of the Premier League season in emotional scenes at the SSE Arena to send the fans into a frenzy.
The Northern Irishman, who went on to lose 6-2 to Gian van Veen in the first round of the tournament, had to wipe away tears after the perfect leg.
Rock had been introduced to a wild fanfare in Belfast as he made his way to the stage as he sought out a first win in the Premier League.
Coming up against 2026 World Championship finalist Van Veen was always going to be a tall ask – but the 24-year-old was left teary-eyed after his remarkable feat.
Having admitted around 20 of his family and friends were with him in his corner, the SSE Arena’s roof lifted off after he hit the double-12 to land the perfect leg.
NINE-DARTER FOR JOSH ROCK IN BELFAST! 🚨
One of the all-time great Premier League Darts moments as Rock sinks a nine-darter in front of his adoring fans 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JHT2ji75VM
— Sky Sports Darts (@SkySportsDarts) February 26, 2026
