World-class darts is heading back to the Big Apple, as the 2025 bet365 US Darts Masters returns to Manhattan’s iconic Madison Square Garden from June 27–28, with the full line-up now confirmed.
Representing North America: a blend of Tour Card holders, serious talent, and at least one man who sounds like he should be riding into town on horseback – enter Stowe Buntz. The 46-year-old, a former Grand Slam quarter-finalist and proud father to a couple of rising stars already hot on his heels, makes his return to New York.
Joining Buntz is Jason Brandon – a familiar face from the 2023 US Darts Masters – who booked his ticket to NYC by edging out David Cameron in the second qualifier. Also in the mix are Canada’s Matt Campbell and Jim Long, plus the Dutch Dragon Jules van Dongen, who’ll be hoping to breathe some fire back into his form. Indiana-born Danny Lauby joins the line-up, along with the ever-flamboyant Leonard Gates. Rounding off the eight-man squad is Adam Sevada, who’s recently taken great pleasure in notching a few wins over Buntz en route to booking his own spot.
The PDC, not to be outdone, is wheeling in the big names: world number one Luke Humphries and World Champion Luke Littler headline the cast, along with reigning champ Rob Cross, who fended off Gerwyn Price to win last year’s edition. Price is back for more, as is two-time champ Michael van Gerwen and 2019 winner Nathan Aspinall.
Top seed Stephen Bunting also joins the party, having featured in all three World Series finals so far this year – lifting titles in Bahrain and Copenhagen, and finishing runner-up in the Netherlands. He now makes his long-awaited debut on American soil, while Damon Heta finally clocks in for his first World Series appearance of the season – and no doubt a chance to test out New York’s golf courses while he’s at it.

Kicking things off on June 27 is the North American Championship, where the home-grown octet will battle for bragging rights, a Grand Slam invite, and that golden ticket to Ally Pally. North America’s Got Talent – and eight of them will be out to prove exactly how much.
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