From 17 to 20 September, the
World Series of Darts Finals is next on the schedule as the season ender for these sets of events, the World Series of Darts, which comprises six unranked tournaments. These ended last month with the double header in Australia and New Zealand.
This tournament will feature 32 players comprising the top 24 players from the World Series rankings, the top four non-qualified players from the PDC Order of Merit and four Tour Card holder qualifiers.
Who is playing and how does it work?
Michael van Gerwen will be the defending champion, having defeated Luke Littler in the final last year, 11-7. Both lead the field, which also comprises Gerwyn Price as second seed sandwiched between top seed MVG and third seed Littler.
Michael van Gerwen is the defending champion at the World Series Finals.
The seeding is based off the events and the World Series Order of Merit at the end of it all. This means that despite being World No. 1, Luke Littler does not figure at the top of the rankings, with MVG having the most success this season.
Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Jonny Clayton, James Wade and Stephen Bunting are among those who are also involved. As well as Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock, and Damon Heta, among others in the rankings qualifiers or Tour Card qualifiers.
Also this year, the prize fund has increased to £450,000, up from the previous year's total of £400,000. The winner receives £100,000, while the runner-up is set for £60,000. The semi-finalists claim £30,000. While the Quarter-Finalists are set for £17,500. The second round losers claim £10,000, while for the first round losers it will be £5,000.
World Series of Darts Finals 2026 Prize Money Breakdown
| Stage | Prize money |
| Winner | £100,000 |
| Runner-up | £60,000 |
| Semi-finals | £30,000 |
| Quarter-finals | £17,500 |
| Second round | £10,000 |
| First round | £5,000 |
| Total | £450,000 |