Adam Sevada has extended his outstanding season on the Championship Darts Corporation Tour. The 41-year-old American captured Event 10 in Illinois last weekend, widening his lead at the top of the CDC ranking. Gary Mawson and Fred Krueger also lifted titles during the fourth CDC weekend of 2026.
Events 8 through 10 were staged from 29.08.2026 to 30.08.2026. Sevada in particular reaffirmed his status as the man to beat on the North American circuit. The North American Darts Championship winner beat Leonard Gates 5-3 in the Event 10 final.
Sevada was remarkably consistent throughout the tournament. In all six of his matches he posted an average above 88. On his way to the semi-finals he did not drop a single leg. With four successive whitewashes, the American gave his opponents little to cling to.
Only in the last four did Sevada concede his first leg of the tournament. Kevin Luke barely slowed him down and lost 4-1. Gates, number two in the CDC ranking, awaited in the final. He too could not deny the leader the title: 5-3. For Sevada, it was already the 12th CDC Tour title of his career and his fourth tournament win of 2026.
Mawson ends long drought
In Event 8 it was Gary Mawson who kept Sevada from the title. The now 63-year-old former UK Open finalist claimed his first CDC Tour title in more than two years by defeating the current number one 7-3 in the final.
Mawson opened his campaign with a win over 66-year-old Dan Lauby, then took care of Drew Anusky and Joey Lynaugh. Krueger awaited in the quarter-finals and was beaten 6-3.
His semi-final against Canadian David Cameron was far tighter. Mawson trailed 6-5 and could not afford another mistake. The experienced American completely turned the match around and edged it 7-6.
In the final Mawson faced Sevada, but he paid little heed to the latter’s strong form. With a convincing 7-3 victory, Mawson finally secured another CDC Tour title.
Former US Open finalist Mawson.
Krueger hits back and strikes again
Event 9 then belonged to Fred Krueger. He captured his second title in the space of just three CDC tournaments. In the final, former CDC Continental Cup winner Alex Spellman was beaten 7-4.
Krueger opened with two 5-2 wins over Joey Lynaugh and Ronald Sargent respectively. He then had the chance to avenge his earlier loss to Mawson in Event 8. This time Krueger was clearly superior and won 6-2.
Krueger then survived elimination in the quarter-finals against Ram Guevara Jr. A last-leg decider was needed, and Krueger held his nerve to book a semi-final spot.
After that, matters were more straightforward. Jason Roker was dispatched 7-3 in the semi-final, before Krueger also held off Spellman 7-4. He underlined once more his excellent form on the North American circuit.
Sevada clear at the top
With six CDC tournaments remaining, Sevada now enjoys a comfortable lead in the ranking. He need not worry about World Championship qualification either. By winning the North American Darts Championship in June, the American already secured a place at the
World Darts Championship.
The battle behind Sevada is much tighter. Gates currently sits second, but holds just a one-point cushion over Krueger. The highest-ranked American on the list earns a ticket to Alexandra Palace in December.
Cameron also no longer needs to chase World Championship qualification via that route. The Canadian is fourth in the ranking, but booked his World Championship ticket by winning the Cross-Border Darts Challenge in April.
Brayden Hall is currently sixth. The Canadian is therefore well placed to claim a World Championship spot at Alexandra Palace as the highest-ranked Canadian on the CDC ranking.
CDC Tour results
Final Event 8
| Adam Sevada | 3-7 | Gary Mawson |
Final Event 9
| Alex Spellman | 4-7 | Fred Krueger |
Final Event 10
| Adam Sevada | 5-3 | Leonard Gates |