The 2026 World Series of Darts Finals will take place in Amsterdam, showcasing a packed roster that includes rising star Luke Littler, seasoned campaigner Luke Humphries, former world champion Gerwyn Price, and local favorite Gian van Veen. The tournament schedule and match results have already begun to shape the narrative of what promises to be an unforgettable week of high‑octane darts.
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen entered the event with the aim of retaining his title, but his campaign was cut short when he fell in the opening round to Northern Ireland’s Daryl Gurney. Gurney’s appearance was itself a story of last‑minute changes: he was one of two players added to the field after visa complications forced the withdrawal of Philippine representatives Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo. The other late entrant, also from the reserve list, was the Dutch competitor Maik Kuivenhoven, who earned his spot by being the highest‑ranked player not originally qualified. Luke Littler, who captured the 2024 World Series title, suffered an 11‑7 defeat to van Gerwen in last year’s final.
Determined to achieve a historic clean sweep of all major titles within a single season, Littler arrives in Amsterdam with his sights set firmly on another deep run. His first‑round opponent is Danny Noppert, a fellow Dutchman who will test Littler’s resolve on Friday’s opening day. The tournament’s daily breakdown is as follows: **Thursday, 17 September – Round One (Eight matches)** - Viktor Tingstrom 4‑6 Dirk van Duijvenbode - Rob Cross 2‑6 Ryan Searle - Karel Sedlacek 6‑4 Ben Robb - Kevin Doets 3‑6 Ross Smith - Stephen Bunting 5‑6 Josh Rock - Luke Humphries 6‑4 Jermaine Wattimena - Michael van Gerwen 5‑6 Daryl Gurney - Gian van Veen 6‑2 Chris Dobey **Friday, 18 September – Round One (Eight matches, 18:00 start)** - Adam Leek vs Jim Long - Motomu Sakai vs Callan Rydz - Wessel Nijman vs Simon Whitlock - Nathan Aspinall vs Raymond Smith - James Wade vs Damon Heta - Gerwyn Price vs Brody Klinge - Luke Littler vs Danny Noppert - Jonny Clayton vs Maik Kuivenhoven **Saturday, 19 September – Afternoon Session (12:00, Round Two, four matches)** - Daryl Gurney vs Ross Smith - Josh Rock vs Ryan Searle - Luke Humphries vs Dirk van Duijvenbode - Gian van Veen vs Karel Sedlacek **Saturday, 19 September – Evening Session (18:00, Round Two, four matches)** - Gerwyn Price/Brody Klinge vs Adam Leek/Jim Long - James Wade/Damon Heta vs Wessel Nijman/Simon Whitlock - Luke Littler/Danny Noppert vs Nathan Aspinall/Raymond Smith - Jonny Clayton/Maik Kuivenhoven vs Motomu Sakai/Callan Rydz **Sunday, 20 September – Afternoon Session (12:00)** - Quarter‑finals (match‑ups to be confirmed) **Sunday, 20 September – Evening Session (18:00)** - Semi‑finals followed by the championship final The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, which continues to serve as the primary home for darts coverage throughout the season.
In addition to the World Series of Darts Finals, Sky Sports will also air the World Grand Prix (28 September – 4 October), the Grand Slam of Darts (14 – 22 November), and the World Darts Championship (10 December – 3 January). Fans can also stream the action via the NOW platform without committing to a long‑term contract. For the best viewing experience, organizers recommend using the Chrome browser, which provides a more accessible video player and smoother playback. The combination of seasoned veterans, emerging talents, and unexpected late‑entry competitors makes the 2026 Amsterdam finals a compelling showcase of skill, resilience, and the global appeal of professional darts.
Whether you are tracking the defending champion’s early exit, cheering for a hometown hero like Gian van Veen, or following the quest of Luke Littler to secure a historic clean‑sweep, the tournament promises drama, high scores, and moments that will be remembered long after the final double is hit.