New Zealand Darts Masters 2025: Results, Field, Schedule, Results, Predictions and Format

The New Zealand Darts Masters is due to take place between August 15-16 at the Spark Arena in Auckland and is the second leg of the World Series of Darts venture down under.

Luke Humphries is reigning champion sealing the title 12 months ago. First they head to Wollongong for the second edition of the Australian Darts Masters. The New Zealand Darts Masters is the fifth staging of the tournament and the seventh event in the 2025 World Series of Darts.

The tournament will feature 16 players (eight PDC elite stars and eight Oceanic representatives). Humphries beat Damon Heta 8-2 in the 2024 final.

The format of the New Zealand Darts Masters follows other World Series events. It is the best of 11 legs in the opening round so a first to six.

It then continues with the same in the Quarter-Finals before it is then increased to best of 13 legs in the Semi-Finals so first to 7.

Then the final goes to first to eight legs. This means the potential of shocks is only really earlier in the tournament.

Humphries won last year. Michael van Gerwen won the inaugural edition defeating Raymond van Barneveld 8-1 while Gerwyn Price edged past Jonny Clayton 8-4 in 2022.

Rob Cross edged past Nathan Aspinall in 8-7 before Humphries defeated Damon Heta in 2024.

Samuel Gill, Head Editor of DartsNews.com sees Luke Littler making a statement.

After winning the World Matchplay I see Luke Littler making a statement on his return to New Zealand. He said about wanting to win more titles after barely playing any ranking action.

Gerwyn Price also I think will continue to showcase his talent going into the Autumn alongside Josh Rock who is on the cusp of greatness. Chris Dobey seems to crop up in my head too as a potential player who will go far. While Luke Humphries and Damon Heta too seem to be good picks.

*** Luke Littler

** Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price

* Luke Humphries, Chris Dobey, Damon Heta

Pieter Verbeek, Editor for DartsNieuws.com was short and sweet with his prediction.

It would be crazy to not name Luke Littler as top favourite for the New Zealand Darts Masters after his incredible performances at the World Matchplay. Gerwyn Price and Josh Rock also impressed with good form, while Luke Humphries will look to hit back after a disappointing first round defeat in Blackpool.

*** Luke Littler

** Gerwyn Price, Luke Humphries

* Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, Damon Heta

Nicolas Gayer, Editor for DartsNews.DE sees one victor from the rest but also a few surprieses.

At the New Zealand Darts Masters, I’m particularly looking forward to watching one of the national representatives: Ben Robb. With his stage presence, relaxed demeanour, smooth throwing style and likeable personality, Big Rig is the kind of player fans would love to see more regularly on the PDC’s big stages. And let’s not forget – he’s also a fantastic darts player. Both nationally and in competitions like the Modus Super Series, the 36 year old has already proven that he has what it takes to earn a Tour Card.

There’s just one issue: so far, he’s struggled to bring his best game to the PDC stage when it matters most.Among the PDC top stars, I can well imagine Luke Humphries successfully defending his title from last year. I also expect Gerwyn Price to maintain his strong form and go deep in the tournament once again. One player I’ll be watching closely is Chris Dobey. Hollywood continues to break new ground in the PDC Order of Merit and is quietly pushing towards the top four, with another outstanding season on the floor. But for some reason, it just isn’t clicking on the big stage right now. Following a disappointing Premier League campaign, Dobey needs to be careful not to pick up a reputation as a player who fades under the bright lights.

*** Luke Humphries

** Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price

* Luke Littler, Mike De Decker, Damon Heta

There is no Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Nathan Aspinall due to family reasons from this tour. Josh Rock and Mike de Decker joins the party while Chris Dobey also rejoins proceedings. Damon Heta is a PDC representative also over Oceanic.

Simon Whitlock, Haupai Puha were joined by Jonny Tata, Mark Cleaver and John Hurring. Ben Robb and Dean Reyland qualified through DPNZ Qualifiers. While Gordon Mathers won the DPA Qualifier.