The World Series of Darts Finals returns to the AFAS Live in Amsterdam from 17-20 September 2026, marking the 12th staging of the PDC event. With a total prize fund increased to £450,000, the winner will pocket £100,000. The tournament serves as the culmination of the 2026 World Series of Darts, a collection of six unranked events held across six different countries.
The 32-player field features 24 qualifiers from the World Series rankings, the top four non-qualified players from the PDC World Rankings, and four Tour Card Holder qualifiers. Michael van Gerwen is the top seed and defending champion, having defeated Luke Littler 11-7 in last year's final. Luke Littler is also set to appear, alongside usual faces like Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton. Notably, Gary Anderson will not participate after snubbing an invite, making him the main absentee.
The draw pits van Gerwen against Lourence Ilagan in the first round, with Kevin Doets facing Ross Smith, and Stephen Bunting taking on Josh Rock. Rob Cross meets Ryan Searle, Luke Humphries faces Jermaine Wattimena, and Gian van Veen plays Chris Dobey. Gerwyn Price starts against Brody Klinge, James Wade plays Damon Heta, and Luke Littler faces Danny Noppert. Jonny Clayton takes on Alexis Toylo, while Nathan Aspinall plays Raymond Smith.
The schedule begins Thursday September 17 with the first half of the first round, continuing Friday September 18. Saturday September 19 features the second round in afternoon and evening sessions, while Sunday September 20 hosts the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. All matches in the first two rounds are best of 11 legs, quarter-finals are best of 19, and semi-finals and the final are best of 21 legs.
History shows Michael van Gerwen has won the title six times, including the 2025 final against Luke Littler. Other past winners include Luke Littler (2024), Gerwyn Price (2022), Jonny Clayton (2021), and James Wade (2018). The event promises another thrilling chapter in Amsterdam this September.
