Schedule Friday morning session 2022 New Zealand Darts Masters including Van den Bergh-Whitlock, Cullen-Heta and Price-Robb

The World Series of Darts will conclude tour action for the season this weekend with the New Zealand Darts Masters taking place in Hamilton.

In addition to a title, some players will be competing for top spot in the Order of Merit and their seeded spots at the World Series o Darts Finals next month.

The lead is currently in the hands of Dimitri van den Bergh, who has a five-point lead over Michael van Gerwen. With a place in the final in New Zealand, the Belgian can no longer be overtaken. 'The Dreammaker' will face Simon Whitlock in the first round on Friday morning, while Van Gerwen will face Bernie Smith.

Jonny Clayton faces Mal Cuming in the opener after winning in Wollongong. While Joe Cullen faces Damon Heta in one of two blockbuster ties involving the World Cup duo.

Fallon Sherrock faces debutant Kayden Milne, while James Wade faces Gordon Mathers. Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price face Kiwi World Cup duo of Warren Parry and Ben Robb.

Action begins at an earlier time of 8am BST with live coverage on PDCTV and delayed on ITV4.

Schedule of Play

Friday August 26 (1900 local time, 0800 BST)

First Round

Jonny Clayton v Mal Cuming

Joe Cullen v Damon Heta

James Wade v Gordon Mathers

Fallon Sherrock v Kayden Milne

Michael Smith v Warren Parry

Michael van Gerwen v Bernie Smith

Gerwyn Price v Ben Robb

Dimitri Van den Bergh v Simon Whitlock

Best of 11 legs