Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price will anchor a star‑studded roster vying for the £100,000 top prize at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals. The tournament, backed by 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 titles at the Bahrain Darts Masters in January and the Nordic Darts Masters in June. He also came close to adding a third trophy when he was edged out by Littler 8‑5 in the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters final earlier this year. The 19‑year‑old World Matchplay champion Luke Littler enters the competition as the third seed. He earned that spot by beating Price in the final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, a result that also elevated Price to the second seed.
Price, a former world champion, will be eager to reverse that outcome and prove his mettle against the rising English talent. Also seeded among the 32‑player field is Luke Humphries, the fourth seed, who captured the US Darts Masters title 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. Gian van Veen and Stephen Bunting round out the top eight seeds, holding the fifth and eighth positions.
Qualification for the event is based largely on the final World Series rankings. The top 24 players in those rankings automatically secure a berth in Amsterdam, while additional spots are filled through a series of qualifiers.
Australian Brody Klinge, who fell to Wade in the Australian Darts Masters final, will make his debut at the World Series of Darts Finals. Fellow qualifiers include Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock, Danny Noppert and Ross Smith, the latter having claimed his first European Tour title earlier in the year after winning Players Championship 20 in June.
Four non‑qualified players from the PDC World Rankings as of August 23 – Ryan Searle, Wessel Nijman, Chris Dobey and Jermaine Wattimena – also earned places in the Amsterdam draw. Their inclusion adds depth and experience to an already competitive field.
The final batch of entrants was confirmed after Monday night’s Tour Card Holder Qualifier. Rob Cross secured his spot by defeating Dirk van Duijvenbode in Leicester, and was joined by Kevin Doets, Karel Sedláček and Callan Rydz, all of whom will be making their first appearance at the World Series Finals.
The tournament format spreads the opening round over two sessions on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18. The second round commences on Saturday, September 19, leading to quarter‑finals on Sunday afternoon, with the semi‑finals and the championship match slated for the evening of September 20.
Sky Sports will continue its role 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). Fans can also stream live action and highlights through the NOW platform, and tune into the "Love the Darts" podcast for additional analysis and behind‑the‑scenes insight.
In summary, the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals promises a compelling mix of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers. With a lucrative £100,000 top prize, a total fund of £450,000, and a venue steeped in Dutch sporting history, the event is set to deliver high‑octane drama, precision throwing, and the inevitable upsets that make darts one of the most exciting spectator sports worldwide.