The 2026 World Series of Darts Finals draw has been confirmed, with Luke Littler set to face Danny Noppert in Amsterdam, while defending champion Michael van Gerwen will begin his title defence against Lourence Ilagan. The PDC Premier event takes place at AFAS Live from September 17-20, with 32 players competing across four days of action.
Van Gerwen, who won his sixth World Series Finals title twelve months ago, is the top seed and will return to the Dutch capital to take on Ilagan, the two-time PDC Asian Champion. Littler, the 2024 champion, will open his campaign against former UK Open champion Noppert in the first round, which is split across two sessions on September 17-18.
Gerwyn Price begins his quest for a third World Series Finals title against Australian Darts Masters runner-up Brody Klinge, while world number two Luke Humphries faces Dutch opponent Jermaine Wattimena. The remaining 16 players will compete for spots in Finals Day over two sessions on Saturday, September 19, following the conclusion of round one.
On Sunday, September 20, the quarter-finals take place in the afternoon, followed by the semi-finals and final in an evening session. The full draw bracket sees notable first-round ties including Stephen Bunting versus Josh Rock, James Wade against Damon Heta, and Jonny Clayton facing Alexis Toylo.
Thursday's opening session features Van Gerwen's clash with Ilagan, alongside Humphries versus Wattimena and Bunting against Rock. Friday's session includes Littler versus Noppert, Price against Klinge, and Wade taking on Heta. The schedule is subject to change, with any player withdrawals replaced as per PDC Rule 3.7.
