There were some shocking omissions from the 2025 Premier League squad, but the most concerning was Mike De Decker.
The Belgian star won his first-ever major PDC tournament at the 2024 World Grand Prix, but still failed to qualify for the top eight selected for the Premier League.
Łukasz Małyr, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Nathan Aspinall, Chris Dobey, Rob Krzyża, Gerwyn’s priceAND Stephen Bunting were selected for a traveling tournament, which meant the Belgian made history with his snub.
Mike Decker became the first player in history to win a major in front of the Sky cameras and not be selected for the tournament, and he has made his feelings clear in a new interview.
Mike De Decker is in ‘disbelief’ of missing out on the Premier League
In addition to his maiden major victory, the world No. 24 also won his first Pro Tour event at Players Championship 16 and reached the quarter-finals of the Players Championship Finals, but it was not enough for the Premier League.
De Decker expressed shock at missing out on a Premier League appearance after winning the World Grand Prix. I’m talking to a Belgian outlet Sport news magazineThe Real Deal said: “My first feeling right after the announcement was one of disbelief.
“Especially because you had a history. For the last twenty years, the Grand Prix winner has been there every time. I’m clearing the game there but I’m being left out. This is sour.
De Decker defeated Gary Anderson, James Wade, Dmitri van Den Berghand Humphries secured his first ever league title and was confident it would be enough for the Premier League.
De Decker is diplomatic about his Premier League snub, but it makes him no less angry about the situation.
He continued: “Of course I can’t change anything about this, the PDC is the boss. But I think their decision is, frankly, a bit outrageous.
De Decker crashed in the second round of the World Darts Championship to Luke Woodhouse.
Mike De Decker takes to Instagram to vent his emotions
De Decker’s interview with Nieuwsblad Sport was not the only reaction to his PDC snub of the Premier League.
The Belgian also shared a frustrated emoji on his Instagram Stories regarding X’s post about his unfortunate record as the only Sky Sports major winner not to make the cut.
De Decker is then expected to take part in the rebranded Winmau World Masters competition, which begins on January 30.
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