Later today sees the World Series Darts return to New York with two Lukes seeking to lift the spectacular trophy in one of sports most iconic venues.
The eighth staging of the US Darts Masters will take place in the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 25-26, with reigning champion Luke Humphries set to headline in the Big Apple.
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The Red Dragon thrower claimed his second World Series of Darts title with victory in last year’s staging – a triumph he’s bidding to repeat on his return to American soil.
“In my opinion it’s the most prestigious World Series event to win,” declared Humphries, who takes on former North American champion Leonard Gates in round one.
“It’s nice to come back as the reigning champion, and I definitely want to go out and defend it.
“It’s such an incredible venue – one of the best in the world, not just in America – so it was a special feeling to say I’ve won in Madison Square Garden.
“New York also holds special memories for me and my partner because I got engaged here, so it’s a title I really wanted to tick off and I’m glad I did last year.
“I’m really looking forward to this week and I’m hoping I can carry on from where I left off over the last few weeks.”
World number one Luke Littler will also be among the star attractions on Day One, with the reigning two-time World Champion pitted against Canadian veteran David Cameron in his opener. The teenager will be keen to add another new piece of silverware to his cabinet as his remarkable 2026 season continues.
The opening evening’s ties will include the returning James Wade playing CDC ProTour leader Adam Sevada, while Stephen Bunting locks horns with two-time CDC Continental Cup champion Alex Spellman.
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Following Thursday’s opening night, the US Darts Masters will conclude on Friday evening, as the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are held in front of a sell-out crowd of 5,000 fans – a record for darts in the US.
Earlier in the day, the bet365 North American Championship will also take place, as the eight North American stars compete for the prestigious title and qualification for this year’s World Darts Championship and Grand Slam of Darts.
Top seed Long kicks off the tournament against his compatriot Hall, before 2022 champion Gates goes head-to-head with debutant Krueger for a semi-final berth.
Sevada and Spellman then collide in another intriguing affair, before Cameron and Mawson compete in a clash of the North American veterans.
The 2026 bet365 US Darts Masters will be broadcast live through FanDuel in the US, with coverage on DAZN also available exclusively in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Other live global coverage will be broadcast through Viaplay in various territories including the Netherlands, as well as via PDCTV in all countries, with delayed coverage available on ITV3 in the UK.
Delayed ITV coverage in the UK will be as follows:
1700-2100 BST Friday June 26 on ITV3 – showing Round One
1700-2100 BST Saturday June 27 on ITV3 – showing Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final
2026 bet365 US Darts Masters
Draw Bracket
(1) Luke Littler v David Cameron
Josh Rock v Jim Long
(4) Gerwyn Price v Brayden Hall
James Wade v Adam Sevada
(2) Luke Humphries v Leonard Gates
Stephen Bunting v Alex Spellman
(3) Gian van Veen v Fred Krueger
Jonny Clayton v Gary Mawson
2026 bet365 US Darts Masters
Thursday June 25 (1900 EST)
Round One
Gian van Veen v Fred Krueger
Gerwyn Price v Brayden Hall
James Wade v Adam Sevada
Josh Rock v Jim Long
Luke Littler v David Cameron
Luke Humphries v Leonard Gates
Jonny Clayton v Gary Mawson
Stephen Bunting v Alex Spellman
Friday June 26 (1930 EST)
Quarter-Finals – Best of 11 legs
Semi-Finals – Best of 13 legs
Final – Best of 15 legs
2026 bet365 North American Championship
Draw Bracket
(1) Jim Long v Brayden Hall
(4) Leonard Gates v Fred Krueger
(2) Adam Sevada v Alex Spellman
(3) David Cameron v Gary Mawson
Schedule of Play
Friday June 26 (1300 EST)
Quarter-Finals
Jim Long v Brayden Hall
Leonard Gates v Fred Krueger
Adam Sevada v Alex Spellman
David Cameron v Gary Mawson
Semi-Finals
Long/Hall v Gates/Krueger
Sevada/Spellman v Cameron/Mawson
Final
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All matches best of 11 legs
—-ENDS—-
Images: PDC
