The 2026 World Series of Darts Finals will take place in Amsterdam, bringing together a field of top‑level competitors such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and the Dutch hopeful Gian van Veen. The tournament’s timetable, match‑ups and early results are outlined below, together with a few noteworthy storylines that have already emerged. Defending champion Michael van Gerwen entered the event with the aim of retaining his title, but his campaign was cut short in the opening round when he was upset by Northern Ireland’s Daryl Gurney. Gurney’s presence in the draw was itself a late‑breaking development: he and Maik Kuivenhoven of the Netherlands were the highest‑ranked players on the reserve list and were called up after visa complications forced the withdrawal of the Philippines representatives, Lourence Ilagan and Alexis Toylo.
The sudden change added an extra layer of intrigue to the early stages of the competition. Luke Littler, who captured the 2024 World Series title, is back in Amsterdam with a clear objective – to continue his unprecedented quest for a clean sweep of all major tournaments within a single calendar year. Last year he fell 11‑7 to van Gerwen in the final, a result that only fuels his determination to go one step further this time around. Littler’s first‑round opponent is fellow Englishman Danny Noppert, setting up a clash between two players who have both shown the ability to dominate on the big stage.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the schedule, starting with the Thursday, 17 September opening round. All matches are listed in the order they were announced, with the eight best‑of‑11 contests on the first day: - 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 continues the first‑round action with another eight matches: - Adam Leek 5‑6 Jim Long - Motomu Sakai 6‑5 Callan Rydz - Wessel Nijman 6‑4 Simon Whitlock - Nathan Aspinall 6‑4 Raymond Smith - James Wade vs Damon Heta (result pending) - Gerwyn Price vs Brody Klinge (result pending) - Luke Littler vs Danny Noppert (result pending) - Jonny Clayton vs Maik Kuivenhoven (result pending) The weekend schedule shifts to a two‑session format.
On Saturday, 19 September, the afternoon session begins at 12:00 pm with four second‑round matches: - Josh Rock vs Ryan Searle - Daryl Gurney vs Ross Smith - Gian van Veen vs Karel Sedlacek (a repeat of their earlier encounter) - Luke Humphries vs Dirk van Duijvenbode The evening session, starting at 6:00 pm, features another quartet of round‑two contests: - Gerwyn Price/Brody Klinge vs Jim Long - James Wade/Damon Heta vs Wessel Nijman - Luke Littler/Danny Noppert vs Nathan Aspinall - Jonny Clayton/Maik Kuivenhoven vs Motomu Sakai Exact ordering of these matches will be confirmed closer to the start of play. Sunday, 20 September hosts the climax of the tournament.
The afternoon session, from 12:00 pm, will see the quarter‑finals, while the evening session, from 6:00 pm, will deliver the semi‑finals followed by the championship match to determine the 2026 World Series champion. Beyond the World Series, Sky Sports will continue to be the primary broadcaster for darts throughout the season. Upcoming televised events include 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 live coverage and additional programming via the NOW platform, which offers a contract‑free option for viewers. For the best viewing experience, organizers recommend using the Chrome browser, which provides a more accessible video player and ensures smooth playback of all matches.
Whether you are following the early upsets, tracking Littler’s bid for a historic clean sweep, or cheering on veterans like van Gerwen and Price, the Amsterdam finals promise a week of high‑octane darts action that will set the tone for the remainder of the 2026 season.