Cameron claims Cross-Border Darts Challenge title and is the first international qualifier for the World Darts Championship

David Cameron captured the CDC Cross-Border Darts Challenge 2026 on Saturday. The experienced Canadian defeated Adam Sevada 7-3 in Newfoundland, sealing victory on home soil for Team Canada.

It was the fourth edition of the event, and Cameron crowned a strong weekend with the title. Thanks to his triumph, the 56-year-old also secured a spot at the US Darts Masters 2026 in June and a ticket to the World Darts Championship. Cameron thus becomes the first confirmed international qualifier for the biggest tournament of the year.

Cameron was in form all weekend. He opened his campaign with a whitewash against former World Matchplay champion Larry Butler. On finals day he then took care of two compatriots. First he beat Jeff Smith 5-3, winning four of the last five legs. In the semi-final he proved too strong for Kiley Edmunds with a 6-2 win.

Defending champion Leonard Gates was knocked out on the opening night by Jacob Taylor. Stowe Buntz, a former Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist, also exited surprisingly early.

Sevada eliminated three-time world champion John Part in the opening round and then posted averages of 93 and 91 in wins over Jim Long and Darryl Christie to reach the final.

Sevada started the final the better player. Two consecutive 14-dart legs put him 3-2 up and he seemed to take control. Cameron, however, hit straight back with a superb 12-darter that completely swung the momentum.

The Canadian then produced a crisp 110 checkout to lead for the first time at 4-3. Another 12-darter followed, this time sealed with an excellent 164 checkout, pushing Cameron 5-3 ahead. Sevada had no answer to his opponent’s surge. Cameron then forced a break in 16 darts and held throw to wrap up the final convincingly at 7-3.

The Championship Darts Circuit continues next month in Niagara Falls. Events 1 and 2 of the new season are on the schedule there, along with an open qualifier for the US Darts Masters on 08/05 and 09/05.