James Wade won his first-ever World Series of Darts title when defeating Brody Klinge 8-5 in the Australian Masters final, and we take a look at everything you need to know about the annual event Down Under.
Dates
The Australian Darts Masters took place from Friday 21st August to Saturday 22nd August in 2026.
While the 2027 World Series of Darts dates are yet to be confirmed, we can expect the event to commence in August once again.
Times
The exact times for the 2027 Australian Darts Masters are yet to be revealed, with confirmation expected closer to the start date.
Venue & Location
All three editions of the Australian Darts Masters have been held at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, New South Wales, and so we can expect the venue to play host to the tournament once again in 2027.
Line-up & Qualifying
The tournament will see eight of the world's top stars and eight top talents from the Oceanic region battling it out.
While the line-up for the 2027 Australian Darts Masters is yet to be confirmed, the following players were present in 2026:
Seeded Players
- Gian van Veen
- Gerwyn Price
- Stephen Bunting
- James Wade
- Jonny Clayton
- Josh Rock
- Ross Smith
- Damon Heta
Qualifiers
- Adam Leek (Australia)
- Simon Whitlock (Australia)
- Ben Robb (New Zealand)
- Jonny Tata (New Zealand)
- Mark Cleaver (New Zealand)
- Kayden Milne (New Zealand)
- Haupai Puha (New Zealand)
- Raymond Smith (Australia)
Prize Money
Winner | £30,000 |
Runner-up | £16,000 |
Semi-Finalists | £10,000 |
Quarter-Finalists | £5,000 |
First Round Losers | £1,750 |
The overall prize pool for the Australian Darts Masters increased to £100,000 in 2026.
The winner received £30,000, with the runner-up taking home £16,000.
Format & Rules
The Australian Darts Masters is a knockout tournament featuring 8 PDC representatives and 8 qualifiers from the Oceanic region.
As the tournament progresses, the number of legs required to win a match increases.
First Round: Best of 11 legs
Quarter-Finals: Best of 11 legs
Semi-Finals: Best of 13 legs
Final: Best of 15 legs
History
The 2026 Australian Darts Masters marked the third staging of the tournament by the Professional Darts Corporation, though it existed as the New South Wales Darts Masters prior to its current form.
Gerwyn Price was the champion back in 2024, while beaten finalist Luke Littler returned in 2025 to avenge his defeat and beat Mike de Decker in the final.
James Wade won his first-ever World Series of Darts title when defeating Brody Klinge 8-5 in the 2026 tournament.
Previous Winners
Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
2022 (NSW Darts Masters) | Jonny Clayton | James Wade | 8-1 |
2023 (NSW Darts Masters) | Rob Cross | Damon Heta | 8-1 |
2024 (Australian Darts Masters) | Gerwyn Price | Luke Littler | 8-1 |
2025 (Australian Darts Masters) | Luke Littler | Mike de Decker | 8-4 |
2026 (Australian Darts Masters) | James Wade | Brody Klinge | 8-5 |
