The electric epicentre of global darts is set to momentarily relocate across the Atlantic this summer, as a constellation of elite tungsten tacticians descend upon New York for the 2026 US Darts Masters.
Beneath the luminous glare of the iconic Madison Square Garden, two generational figureheads – Luke Humphries and Luke Littler – will assume the mantle of headline attractions in what promises to be a transatlantic spectacle dripping in prestige and competitive ferocity.
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Staged within the sleek confines of the Infosys Theater, the eighth incarnation of this increasingly illustrious event unfolds across 25-26 June, reaffirming its status as one of the most glamorous stops on the World Series of Darts calendar.
For Humphries, the return carries an additional layer of narrative intrigue. Twelve months prior, he orchestrated a career-defining triumph on this very stage, clinching his maiden title in emphatic fashion. Now, the Englishman stands on the precipice of history, harbouring ambitions of becoming the first competitor to successfully defend the crown in the city that never sleeps.
Looming large alongside him is the prodigious phenomenon Littler, whose meteoric ascent continues to distort conventional timelines within the sport. Still in his teenage years, yet already boasting a trophy cabinet that reads like a veteran’s résumé, the reigning World Champion arrives intent on further embellishing his rapidly expanding empire. Fresh from conquering the desert stage in Riyadh earlier in the year, his pursuit of American silverware feels less like ambition and more like inevitability.
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Adding further gravitas to the field is the ascending Dutch youngster and current European Champion, Gian van Veen. His inclusion marks a significant milestone, as he prepares to test his credentials on American soil for the very first time. He is joined by Northern Ireland’s explosive World Cup hero Josh Rock. Replacing Michael van Gerwen is the ever-durable James Wade who returns to the Garden after a notable absence, bringing with him a wealth of experience and trademark clinical finishing.
The Welsh contingent arrives armed with both pedigree and firepower, as Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price inject their unmistakable intensity into proceedings. Completing the star-studded octet is Stephen Bunting, whose consistency across the previous World Series campaign saw him rise to the summit of the rankings, underlining his credentials as a genuine threat.
Balancing this European heavyweight ensemble is a carefully curated selection of North American challengers, each eager to disrupt the established hierarchy. Among them, Canadian Tour Card holder Jim Long brings seasoned resilience, while Continental Cup victor Alex Spellman and newly anointed CDC Cross-Border champion David Cameron add further competitive intrigue.
With additional qualifiers still to emerge from the regional circuit, anticipation continues to build ahead of what is shaping up to be a gloriously unpredictable showdown. The action will be further enriched by the staging of the North American Darts Championship, offering local hopefuls a golden pathway onto the sport’s most coveted stage.
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In short, New York is not merely hosting darts – it is about to witness a high-octane collision of legacy, ambition, and emerging brilliance.
2026 WORLD SERIES OF DARTS
bet365 US Darts Masters (25-26 June)
PDC Representatives
Luke Littler (England)
Luke Humphries (England)
Gian van Veen (Netherlands)
Jonny Clayton (Wales)
James Wade (England)
Gerwyn Price (Wales)
Josh Rock (Northern Ireland)
Stephen Bunting (England)
North American Representatives
Jim Long (Canada)
David Cameron (Canada)
Alex Spellman (USA)
Qualifier 1 (Knockout Winner)
Qualifier 2 (Knockout Winner)
Qualifier 3 (Points Winner from Q1+Q2)
Top US player from 2026 CDC Events 1-4
Top Canadian player from 2026 CDC Events 1-4
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