World Series returns Down Under with Hamilton set for NZ Darts Masters

Gerwyn Price (Photosport, PDC)

The stars of the PDC have headed Down Under for the World Series' double-header in New Zealand and Australia.

The annual August World Series visit to Oceania will see the NZ Darts Masters on August 4-5 followed by the PalmerBet NSW Darts Masters on August 11-12.

The double-header begins this Friday with the NZ Darts Masters at the GLOBOX Arena, where Gerwyn Price is defending his title in a star-studded 16-player field.

The sport's top names have been enjoying the sights of New Zealand since landing in Auckland earlier this week, while World Champion Michael Smith has undergone a promotional tour with his New Zealand-based dart sponsors.

The draw for the NZ Darts Masters will be made on Thursday, with the eight PDC representatives drawn against the eight Oceanic representatives from New Zealand and Australia for Friday's first round.

The NZ Darts Masters will be held at Hamilton's GLOBOX Arena on August 4-5. Tickets are available now through Ticketek.

The PalmerBet NSW Darts Masters will be held at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong on August 11-12. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.

2023 World Series of Darts
NZ Darts Masters
August 4-5, GLOBOX Arena, Hamilton
PDC Representatives

Michael Smith (England)
Peter Wright (Scotland)
Gerwyn Price (Wales)
Rob Cross (England)
Danny Noppert (Netherlands)
Nathan Aspinall (England)
Dimitri Van den Bergh (Belgium)
Damon Heta (Australia)

Oceanic Representatives
Simon Whitlock (Australia)
Ben Robb (New Zealand)
Haupai Puha (New Zealand)
Darren Herewini (New Zealand)
Jonny Tata (New Zealand)
Kayden Milne (New Zealand)
Darren Penhall (Australia)
Warren Parry (New Zealand)

PalmerBet NSW Darts Masters
August 11-12, WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
PDC Representatives

Michael Smith (England)
Peter Wright (Scotland)
Gerwyn Price (Wales)
Rob Cross (England)
Danny Noppert (Netherlands)
Nathan Aspinall (England)
Dimitri Van den Bergh (Belgium)
Damon Heta (Australia)

Oceanic Representatives
Simon Whitlock (Australia)
Mal Cuming (Australia)
Darren Penhall (Australia)
Dave Marland (Australia)
Brenton Lloyd (Australia)
John Hurring (New Zealand)
Joe Comito (Australia)
Harley Kemp (Australia)