The PDC’s World Series of Darts Finals returns to Amsterdam’s AFAS Live from September 17-20, bringing together a 32-player field headlined by world number one Luke Littler, six-time champion Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price for a tournament boasting a £450,000 prize pot and a top prize of £100,000.
For fans searching for the latest World Series of Darts Finals news, here is everything confirmed about the field, schedule and format ahead of the season-ending event.
What Is the World Series of Darts Finals?
The World Series of Darts Finals brings together the leading players from the PDC’s World Series Rankings — accumulated through a season of international events — alongside qualifiers from the PDC’s domestic Order of Merit and its Development Tour. It has become one of the standout fixtures on the darts calendar, offering ranking points and a significant prize pot as players head into the closing stages of the season.
The Confirmed Field
Topping the World Series Rankings qualifiers is Michael van Gerwen, followed by Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade and Stephen Bunting. They are joined by a wider group of ranked qualifiers including Nathan Aspinall, Brody Klinge, Josh Rock, Damon Heta and Danny Noppert, among others.
Additional places have been filled through the Werner Rankings Ladder, bringing in Ryan Searle, Wessel Nijman, Chris Dobey and Jermaine Wattimena, while Tour Card Holder qualifiers Callan Rydz, Rob Cross, Kevin Doets and Karel Sedlacek round out the 32-player field.
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Tournament Format and Schedule
The tournament unfolds across four days at AFAS Live. The opening round is split across two sessions on Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18, before the second round is contested in afternoon and evening sessions on Saturday, September 19. The finals day follows on Sunday, September 20, with the quarter-finals beginning in the afternoon before the semi-finals and final take place that evening.
Player Performance and Season Context
Littler heads into the event as the world number one, having enjoyed a dominant run through the 2026 calendar that has included Premier League and major ranking success. Van Gerwen, meanwhile, remains one of the most consistent performers on the World Series circuit and will be looking to add another title to a career already studded with major honours in Amsterdam, a city that has traditionally provided a strong atmosphere for Dutch players.
Price, a former world champion, rounds out the trio of headline attractions and will be aiming to close out his season with a statement result heading into the winter’s biggest tournaments.
What This Means Going Forward
A strong showing in Amsterdam carries extra significance this year, with ranking points on offer that will shape seeding heading into the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace later in the year. For the lower-ranked qualifiers making their way through the Tour Card and Development pathways, the World Series of Darts Finals also represents a rare opportunity to test themselves against the sport’s elite on a major stage.
Upcoming Fixtures
Following the World Series of Darts Finals, attention on the PDC calendar turns to the European Tour and Players Championship events that traditionally build toward the season’s climax, before the sport’s biggest stars reconvene in December for the World Darts Championship.
FAQ
When is the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals?
The tournament runs from September 17-20, 2026, at AFAS Live in Amsterdam.
Who is favourite to win the World Series of Darts Finals?
Luke Littler enters as world number one and a leading contender, alongside six-time champion Michael van Gerwen and former world champion Gerwyn Price.
How much prize money is on offer?
The tournament has a total prize pot of £450,000, with a top prize of £100,000 for the winner.
How do players qualify for the event?
Players qualify via the PDC’s World Series Rankings, the Werner Rankings Ladder, and as Tour Card Holder qualifiers.
