2026 Australian Darts Masters
Darts tournament in Australia
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The 2026 Australian Darts Masters (known for sponsorship reasons as the 2026 KenoGO Australian Darts Masters) is a professional darts tournament that is scheduled to take place from 21 to 22 August 2026 at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia. It is the third staging of the tournament by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and is the sixth and final event in the 2026 World Series of Darts.[1] The total prize fund will be £100,000, with the winner receiving £30,000.
| 2026 KenoGO Australian Darts Masters | |||
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| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 21–22 August 2026 | ||
| Venue | WIN Entertainment Centre | ||
| Location | Wollongong, Australia | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs | ||
| Prize fund | £100,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £30,000 | ||
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The tournament will feature 16 players, consisting of eight PDC representatives and eight Oceanian representatives. Luke Littler was the reigning champion, having defeated Mike De Decker 8–4 in the 2025 final. However, Littler did not enter the tournament and therefore will not defend his title.
Overview
Format
Eight elite PDC representatives will be drawn to play eight Oceanian representatives in the first round on Friday 21 August; the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will take place on Saturday 22 August.
- First round and quarter-finals: Best of eleven legs
- Semi-finals: Best of thirteen legs
- Final: Best of fifteen legs
Prize money
The total prize fund for the event remained at £100,000. The breakdown of prize money is shown below:[2]
| Position (no. of players) | Prize money (Total: £100,000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £30,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £16,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £10,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £5,000 |
| First round | (8) | £1,750 |
Participants
The PDC announced the eight PDC representatives on 17 June 2026. Reigning champion Luke Littler, who defeated Mike De Decker 8–4 in the 2025 final,[3] did not enter the tournament.[4]
Gian van Veen (NED)
Jonny Clayton (WAL)
James Wade (ENG)
Josh Rock (NIR)- Gerwyn Price (WAL)
- Stephen Bunting (ENG)
- Ross Smith (ENG)
Damon Heta (AUS)
The first two Oceanian representatives were also confirmed on 17 June: 2026 PDC Tour Card holder Adam Leek and reigning ANZ Premier League champion Simon Whitlock.[4] They will be joined by five Australian Darts Association (ADA) qualifiers and one Dartplayers New Zealand (DPNZ) qualifier.[5][6] Darren Penhall withdrew due to a shoulder injury and was replaced by Mal Cuming, the next highest-ranked player on the ADA rankings.[7]
| Qualification | Player |
|---|---|
| PDC Tour Card holders |  Adam Leek (AUS) |
| ANZ Premier League | Simon Whitlock (AUS) |
| ADA qualifiers | Raymond Smith (AUS) |
| Brody Klinge (AUS) | |
| Tim Pusey (AUS) | |
| Joe Comito (AUS) | |
| Mal Cuming (AUS) | |
| DPNZ qualifier |  Ben Robb (NZL) |