LEWIS UNLIKELY TO COMPETE AT Q-SCHOOL

ADRIAN LEWIS may not be heading to Q-School next year to regain his Tour Card.

‘Jackpot’ in April 2023 announced that he would be stepping away from the oche due to the stress of the game and to care for his ill wife Sarah.

But the two-time world champ made a return to competitive darts this season after teaming up with Steve Beaton for Team England at the Modus International Pairs in August.

However, fresh signs suggest that a full comeback on the PDC circuit in 2026 is unlikely for Lewis.

Four-time major winner Lewis has been booked for a demo at the Nottinghamshire Darts Academy on February 22, 2026 — the same weekend as the Poland Darts Open (ET1).

Stoke-on-Trent thrower Lewis has also signed up for several 2026 exhibitions that already feature four Tour Card holders, which is the maximum permitted under the PDC contract.

A prime example is the blockbuster Face Off event on October 31, 2026, which boasts Tour Card stars Luke Littler, Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall and Ricky Evans — with Lewis and Phil Taylor adding even more heavyweight appeal to the lineup.

Lewis could still attend Q-School purely to secure a place on the Challenge Tour.

But judging by his packed exhibition schedule, it appears unlikely he’ll commit to the demands of the ProTour next season.

Earlier in the year, Lewis hinted at a comeback in the future on the PDC circuit.

He said: “I’m hoping to go back, but whether I do or not this year, I don’t know.

“I mean, I am leaning towards going back to Q-School, you know. We’ll just have to wait and see. I don’t know yet.

“I’ve got to make sure I’m mentally right, and that’s what it comes down to more than anything else.”

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