Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price are slated to headline a star‑studded lineup vying for a top prize of £100,000 at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals. The tournament, boasting a total prize fund of £450,000, will make its return to the AFAS Live arena in Amsterdam and is scheduled to run from September 17 to September 20. Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will be looking to retain his crown on home soil after he defeated Littler in last year’s final to pocket an £80,000 winner’s cheque. Van Gerwen has enjoyed a superb season on the PDC circuit, already adding the Bahrain Darts Masters in January and the Nordic Darts Masters in June to his trophy cabinet.
Earlier this year he also reached the final of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, where he was edged out by the teenage sensation Luke Littler, who won 8‑5. Littler, the reigning World Matchplay champion, enters the competition as the third seed. The 19‑year‑old’s meteoric rise has seen him claim several high‑profile titles, and his victory over van Gerwen in Saudi Arabia has added a new layer of intrigue to their upcoming showdown. Gerwyn Price, who fell to Littler in the Winter Gardens final in Blackpool, is seeded second and will be eager to exact revenge.
Also in the 32‑player field is Luke Humphries, the fourth seed, fresh off a win 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 fifth and eighth seeds are filled by Gian van Veen and Stephen Bunting, rounding out the top‑eight seeded players.
The qualification system rewards the top 24 players in the final World Series rankings with automatic spots in Amsterdam. Among the newcomers is Australian Brody Klinge, who reached the final of the Australian Darts Masters before being bested by Wade; Klinge will make his debut at the World Series of Darts Finals. Other notable entrants include Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock, Danny Noppert and Ross Smith, the latter having secured his first European Tour title earlier in the year and winning Players Championship 20 in June.
Four additional places were allocated to the highest‑ranked players on the PDC World Rankings who had not otherwise qualified as of August 23. Those spots went to Ryan Searle, Wessel Nijman, Chris Dobey and Jermaine Wattimena.
The final batch of qualifiers was decided at the Tour Card Holder Qualifier on Monday night, where Rob Cross secured his place by defeating Dirk van Duijvenbode in Leicester. He was joined by Kevin Doets, Karel Sedlacek and Callan Rydz, the latter two making their first appearance at the September event. The tournament format will see the first round played over two sessions on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18. The second round will commence on Saturday, September 19, followed by the quarter‑finals on Sunday afternoon.
The semi‑finals and the championship match will conclude the event later that evening, providing a packed schedule for fans. The World Series Rankings qualifiers list 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 Tingstrom, 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. The Tour Card Holder qualifiers include Callan Rydz, Rob Cross, Kevin Doets and Karel Sedlacek. Sky Sports will continue its partnership as the primary broadcaster for darts in 2026, covering not only the World Series of Darts Finals but also 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). Viewers can stream the action and additional sporting content via NOW, ensuring broad accessibility for fans worldwide.
The event promises high‑stakes drama, with the £100,000 top prize and a total purse of £450,000 motivating the world’s elite to bring their best performances to the Dutch capital. With van Gerwen aiming to defend his title on home turf, Littler looking to cement his status as a rising star, and Price eager to bounce back from last year’s disappointment, the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals is set to deliver unforgettable moments, intense rivalries, and a showcase of the sport’s finest talent.