Saudi Arabia to host as Global Schedule Announced for 2026 World Series of Darts
Saudi Arabia to host as Global Schedule Announced for 2026 World Series of Darts
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has confirmed the full schedule for the 2026 World Series of Darts, with a global line-up of events that will take the sport to four continents across the year. Following another record-breaking season in 2025, the popular international showcase will return with six confirmed tournaments and the season-ending World Series Finals in Amsterdam.
A Truly Global Tour
The new campaign begins in the Middle East, as the Bahrain Darts Masters returns for a fourth consecutive year on January 15–16, marking the opening event of the World Series. Pending final agreement renewal, Bahrain will once again welcome the sport’s top professionals and regional qualifiers to kick off the new season.
From there, the global roadshow continues to break new ground. For the first time in history, darts will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters taking place on January 19–20 at the Global Theater in Riyadh. The event will form part of the country’s Riyadh Season celebrations, underlining the sport’s growing international appeal.
After a short break, the action shifts to Scandinavia for the Nordic Darts Masters, which will return to the Forum Copenhagen on June 5–6. The Danish capital has become a key stop on the World Series circuit, attracting passionate fans and producing memorable matches since its debut.
Just a few weeks later, the World Series makes its way across the Atlantic for one of its most iconic stops — the US Darts Masters at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, on June 26–27. This will be the fifth consecutive year that the “Big Apple” hosts top-level darts, alongside the North American Championship, featuring the best talents from across the United States and Canada.
The Oceanic Double-Header
In August, attention turns to the southern hemisphere for the annual Oceanic swing. The New Zealand Darts Masters returns to Spark Arena in Auckland on August 14–15, bringing world-class competition to Kiwi fans once again.
A week later, the tour heads across the Tasman Sea to Wollongong, where the Australian Darts Masters will take place on August 21–22 at the WIN Entertainment Centre. Both Oceanic events have become highlights on the calendar, offering a blend of global superstars and local heroes battling it out in front of passionate crowds.
Season Finale in Amsterdam
Following the six international events, the season will conclude with the prestigious World Series of Darts Finals, which return to AFAS Live in Amsterdam from September 17–20. Thirty-two players will compete in the Dutch capital for one of the sport’s most coveted titles, rounding off another year of global competition.
Player Line-Up and Format
As in previous editions, each World Series event will feature eight invited PDC players taking on eight regional representatives in the opening round, creating a unique mix of global stars and local hopefuls. Player line-ups and qualifiers for each event will be announced in due course.
Saudi Arabia to host as Global Schedule Announced for 2026 World Series of Darts
2026 World Series of Darts Schedule
Event
Dates
Venue / Location
Bahrain Darts Masters*
January 15–16
Bahrain (subject to renewal)
Saudi Arabia Darts Masters
January 19–20
Global Theater, Riyadh
Nordic Darts Masters
June 5–6
Forum Copenhagen
US Darts Masters
June 26–27
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York
New Zealand Darts Masters
August 14–15
Spark Arena, Auckland
Australian Darts Masters
August 21–22
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
World Series of Darts Finals
September 17–20
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
(Further events may be confirmed at a later date.)
Growing Global Presence
The 2026 calendar highlights the PDC’s continued commitment to expanding darts worldwide, with major events spanning Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania. Each stop on the tour provides fans the chance to witness world-class competition live, as the sport’s global following continues to grow year-on-year.
