The 2026 World Series of Darts Finals unfolded in Amsterdam, showcasing a packed programme and a roster of top‑flight talent, including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and the Dutch hopeful Gian van Veen. The event’s timetable and the outcomes of each match are detailed below, along with a few notable storylines that emerged during the tournament.
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen entered the competition with high expectations, but his campaign was cut short when he fell to Northern Ireland’s Daryl Gurney in the opening round. Apart from van Gerwen’s early exit, the rest of the field’s heavyweights stayed alive, setting the stage for a series of high‑stakes encounters. One of the most talked‑about moments came when 19‑year‑old Luke Littler took to the stage for his first match against Danny Noppert. The Dutch crowd was vocal, delivering a mix of boos and whistles that added a palpable tension to the atmosphere.
Littler, who captured the 2024 title before being defeated 11‑7 by van Gerwen in last year’s final, was determined to continue his quest for an unprecedented clean sweep of major titles within a single season. After surviving the opening round, he was drawn against Nathan Aspinall for his second‑round clash on Saturday evening. The tournament schedule was as follows: **Saturday, 19 September – Afternoon Session (from 12:00 PM)** - Round Two – Four matches: - Josh Rock vs. Ryan Searle - Daryl Gurney vs.
Ross Smith - Gian van Veen vs. Karel Sedlacek (listed twice in the original source, but only one match took place) - Luke Humphries vs. Dirk van Duijvenbode **Saturday, 19 September – Evening Session (from 6:00 PM)** - Round Two – Four matches: - Jonny Clayton vs. Motomu Sakai - Gerwyn Price vs.
Jim Long - James Wade vs. Wessel Nijman - Luke Littler vs. Nathan Aspinall **Sunday, 20 September – Afternoon Session (from 12:00 PM)** - Quarter‑Finals (four matches) **Sunday, 20 September – Evening Session (from 6:00 PM)** - Semi‑Finals followed by the Final The competition’s opening day, Thursday 17 September, featured eight first‑round matches.
Highlights included Viktor Tingstrom’s 4‑6 loss to Dirk van Duijvenbode, Rob Cross’s 2‑6 defeat by Ryan Searle, and a tightly contested 5‑6 thriller where Michael van Gerwen was edged out by Daryl Gurney. Gian van Veen secured a solid 6‑2 win over Chris Dobey, signalling his intent to make a deep run. Friday 18 September continued the first‑round action with another eight matches. Notable results were Jim Long’s narrow 5‑6 loss to Adam Leek, Motomu Sakai’s 6‑5 victory over Callan Rydz, and a 6‑4 win for Gerwyn Price against Damon Heta.
Luke Littler displayed his growing confidence by beating Danny Noppert 6‑4, while Jonny Clayton dispatched Maik Kuivenhoven 6‑3. The tournament’s broadcast partner, Sky Sports, remained the primary home for darts coverage throughout the season.
In addition to the World Series of Darts Finals, Sky Sports will 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 live darts action via the NOW platform, which offers contract‑free viewing. Overall, the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals delivered a blend of surprise upsets, such as van Gerwen’s early departure, and compelling narratives, like Littler’s pursuit of a historic clean‑sweep. The event’s schedule provided ample opportunities for fans to witness elite darts on the world stage, and the upcoming quarter‑finals, semi‑finals and final promised to crown a new champion who could carry the momentum into the sport’s marquee events later in the year.