Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price will headline a star‑studded roster vying for the £100,000 top prize at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals. The tournament, boasting a total prize fund of £450,000, returns to the AFAS Live arena in Amsterdam and is scheduled for September 17‑20. Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will be looking to retain his crown on home soil after defeating Littler in last year’s final to collect an £80,000 winner’s cheque. Van Gerwen has enjoyed a superb season on the PDC circuit, already securing victories at the Bahrain Darts Masters in January and the Nordic Darts Masters in June.
He also came within touching distance of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters title earlier this year, falling 8‑5 to the 19‑year‑old Littler in the final. Littler, who captured the World Matchplay title earlier in the year, enters the event as the third seed.
Gerwyn Price, the 2025 World Matchplay champion who was edged out by Littler at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, is seeded second. The fourth seed, Luke Humphries, earned his spot after triumphing at the US Darts Masters in June. New Zealand’s Jonny Clayton, winner of the New Zealand Darts Masters, and Australia’s James Wade, champion of the Australian Darts Masters, occupy the sixth and seventh seeds respectively.
The remaining seeded positions are filled by Gian van Veen (fifth seed) and Stephen Bunting (eighth seed). All players who finish inside the top 24 of the final World Series rankings automatically qualify for the Amsterdam showdown.
Among the qualifiers is Australian newcomer Brody Klinge, who reached the Australian Darts Masters final before losing to Wade, and will make his debut at the World Series of Darts Finals. Also confirmed are Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock and Danny Noppert, while Ross Smith – fresh from a Players Championship 20 victory in June and his first European Tour title earlier in the year – adds further depth to the field. Four additional spots were awarded to the highest‑ranked non‑qualified players on the PDC World Rankings as of August 23: Ryan Searle, Wessel Nijman, Chris Dobey and Jermaine Wattimena.
The final batch of entrants emerged from the Tour Card Holder Qualifier held on Monday night, where Rob Cross secured his place by defeating Dirk van Duijvenbode in Leicester. He was joined by Kevin Doets, Karel Sedláček and Callan Rydz, both of whom will also be making their first appearance at the September event.
The competition will kick off with the first round spread over two sessions on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18. The second round follows on Saturday, September 19, leading into the quarter‑finals on Sunday afternoon, September 20.
The semi‑finals and the championship match will conclude the day in the evening, delivering a full day of high‑stakes darts for fans. The World Series Rankings list of qualifiers reads as follows: (1) Michael van Gerwen, (2) Gerwyn Price, (3) Luke Littler, (4) Luke Humphries, (5) Gian van Veen, (6) Jonny Clayton, (7) James Wade, (8) Stephen Bunting, with additional qualifiers Nathan Aspinall, Brody Klinge, Josh Rock, Damon Heta, Raymond Smith, Danny Noppert, Adam Leek, Man Lok Leung, Jim Long, Viktor Tingström, Ross Smith, Ben Robb, Motomu Sakai, Simon Whitlock, Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo. The Werner Rankings Ladder qualifiers are Ryan Searle, Wessel Nijman, Chris Dobey and Jermaine Wattimena, while the Tour Card Holder qualifiers consist of Callan Rydz, Rob Cross, Kevin Doets and Karel Sedláček. Sky Sports will continue its role as the primary broadcaster for darts in 2026, covering the World Grand Prix (September 28‑October 4), the Grand Slam of Darts (November 14‑22) and the World Darts Championship (December 10‑January 3).
Fans can also stream the action and other top‑level sports through the NOW platform, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the season. For viewers seeking the best experience, a Chrome browser is recommended to access the most accessible video player. The tournament promises thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and a showcase of the sport’s rising talents alongside its established stars, making the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals a must‑watch event for enthusiasts worldwide.