2024 Bahrain Darts Masters field confirmed

World Series of Darts

Jan 08 2024

Reigning champion Michael Smith defend the 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters later this month, with the 16-player field now confirmed.

Top stars return to Hamilton as 2024 NZ Darts Masters confirmed

World Series of Darts

Dec 12 2023

The world's top darts stars will return to Hamilton next year, with the 2024 New Zealand Darts Masters taking place at the GLOBOX Arena on August 16-17.

2024 US Masters & North American Championship tickets on general sale

World Series of Darts

Dec 05 2023

Tickets for the 2024 bet365 US Darts Masters and North American Darts Championship are now on general sale.

2024 World Series of Darts schedule confirmed

World Series of Darts

Dec 05 2023

The PDC World Series of Darts will feature seven international tournaments during 2024 ahead of the Jack's World Series of Darts Finals, following confirmation of next year's schedule.

World Series of Darts heading back Down Under in 2024

World Series of Darts

Dec 04 2023

The biggest names in darts will head Down Under in 2024, with the World Series of Darts returning to Australia and New Zealand in August.

Van Gerwen set for Bahrain Darts Masters bow in January

World Series of Darts

Nov 30 2023

The star-studded cast of players set to compete in the 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters continues to take shape, as three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen becomes the latest big name confirmed for January's showpiece.

bet365 extend US Darts Masters & North American Championship support

World Series of Darts

Nov 17 2023

bet365 have extended their support of the US Darts Masters with a new sponsorship agreement for the World Series of Darts event in New York.

2024 bet365 US Darts Masters dates & ticket information confirmed

World Series of Darts

Nov 17 2023

The World Series of Darts will return to New York in 2024 with the bet365 US Darts Masters to take place from May 31-June 1 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Superbet Poland Darts Masters moves to Gliwice for 2024 World Series return

World Series of Darts

Nov 08 2023

The World Series of Darts will return to Poland in 2024, with the Superbet Poland Darts Masters to be staged at PreZero Arena Gliwice on June 14-15.

2024 Nordic Darts Masters tickets on sale

World Series of Darts

Nov 06 2023

Tickets for the 2024 Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters are now on general sale.

The third staging of the Melbourne Darts Masters will take place on August 16-17 at the Hisense Arena.

2019 Melbourne Darts Masters
August 16-17, The Melbourne Arena
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Daryl Gurney, Peter Wright, James Wade, Simon Whitlock, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Kyle Anderson, Corey Cadby, Damon Heta (DPA Number One), James Bailey (DPA Number Two), DPA Qualifiers x3 (July 4-6, Warilla), DPNZ Qualifier (June 30, Christchurch)
Tickets: Click Here

2019 Melbourne Darts Masters 
Draw Bracket
(1) Peter Wright v Corey Cadby
Raymond van Barneveld v Haupai Puha
(4) Michael van Gerwen v Tim Pusey
Gary Anderson v James Bailey
(2) Rob Cross v Robbie King
James Wade v Damon Heta
(3) Daryl Gurney v Kyle Anderson
Simon Whitlock v Mick Lacey

Friday, August 16
Simon Whitlock 6-3 Mick Lacey
Raymond van Barneveld 6-1 Haupai Puha
Daryl Gurney 6-3 Kyle Anderson
Gary Anderson 6-0 James Bailey
Peter Wright 6-4 Corey Cadby
Damon Heta 6-1 James Wade
Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Tim Pusey
Rob Cross 6-2 Robbie King
Best of 11 legs

Saturday, August 17
Quarter-Finals
Peter Wright 8-6 Raymond van Barneveld
Michael van Gerwen 8-6 Gary Anderson
Rob Cross 8-3 Damon Heta
Daryl Gurney 8-4 Simon Whitlock

Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen 8-0 Peter Wright 
Daryl Gurney 8-5 Rob Cross 

Final
Michael van Gerwen 8-3 Daryl Gurney
All best of 15 legs

Michael van Gerwen was crowned the 2019 Melbourne Darts Masters champion as he beat Daryl Gurney 8-3 in front of a packed crowd at Melbourne Arena.

Claiming his second title in Australia, and first since 2016 - Van Gerwen also sealed his first televised title since the Premier League back in May in the process.

It was normal service resumed for the world number one, as he powered his way to 13th World Series title with expert finishing and dominant displays.

Gurney, looking for his first 9World Series title, proved a tough test early on in the final and had Van Gerwen worried with stronger scoring - but his accuracy on the doubles proved his downfall.

Van Gerwen also started brightly, and sunk a 110 checkout in the third leg - the highest of the final - to move 2-1 ahead.

He then broke throw for the first time in the game to move two clear, but Gurney responded strongly to break back and level at 3-3 at the interval.

But that was as good as it got for the former World Grand Prix champion, as Van Gerwen rattled off five straight legs to clinch the title.

“It is good to be back and winning titles again. People have been talking a little bit because they are used to seeing me win all the time.

“Form is temporary and class is permanent, nobody should doubt my talent,” said a buoyant Van Gerwen after his win.

“To beat Gary Anderson, Peter Wright and then Daryl in the final it shows that I am still the man to beat and I want to make it two out of three when we go to Hamilton next week.”

The Dutchman, who has been struggling for form in recent weeks, came through a tough final day which started with an impressive 8-6 victory over Gary Anderson.

This also saw Van Gerwen average over 100 for the first time in 15 matches.

In the Semi-Finals he was at his most dominant, whitewashing reigning champion Peter Wright 8-0 to reach the final.

Gurney’s run to the final started with a convincing 8-4 over home favourite Simon Whitlock, in which he landed a stunning 132 checkout on the bull.

This was then followed by a tense 8-5 victory over World Matchplay champion Rob Cross.

Trading the first ten legs, Gurney again was the stronger scorer and finisher and proved as such as he clinched four straight legs to seal the victory and reach the final.

It was the Northern Irishman’s second World Series final after he lost to the same opponent in the US Darts Masters in 2017, with Van Gerwen running out an 8-6 winner on that occasion. The run to the decider this week is something the world number three is hoping could kick start his year.

“I had my chances and if I had managed to hit my double I might have been able to win tonight.

“I’m playing well and giving myself good opportunities so to make it to another final shows I am still competing at the highest level.

“There are a lot of big events coming up in the rest of the year and I hope to be lifting at least one of the big ones.”

The World Series of Darts will continue from August 23-24 as the PDC stars head to Hamilton for the first time at the Claudelands Arena with bumper crowds expected.

A limited number of tickets are still available at https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=DARTS2019

The New Zealand Darts Masters will be broadcast live on Fox Sports across Australia and worldwide through the PDC's international broadcast partners, as well as through PDCTV-HD for Rest of the World Subscribers (outside of the UK, Ireland & Netherlands).

UK TV coverage on ITV4 will be from 7pm BST.