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World Masters Darts Betting Guide Information
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World Masters Darts Blog Content
- World Masters Darts Preview
- World Masters Darts Format & Schedule
- World Masters Darts Last Ten Winners
- World Masters Darts Statistics & Records
- Darts Betting Guides on OLBG
How can I bet on the Darts ?
If you are new to darts betting then why not take a look at our darts betting guide which is packed with useful info to help gain a better understanding of darts betting before you start placing your darts bets. Our best bookie for darts guide contains the latest bookie offers and promos which may help maximise your darts betting needs. There are a number of darts markets to bet on including Match Winner, Set Score, Total 180's, Most 180's, nine dart finish and many more.
Who will win the World Masters Darts tournament ?
OLBG's darts tipsters provide World Masters tips and analysis on the World Masters Darts Outright Winner market, plus daily selections on matches throughout the World Masters Tournament so don't forget to check out the World Masters Darts tips before placing your daily darts bets.
Is the World Masters Darts tournament Live on TV ?
The World Masters Darts tournament is shown live on ITV4 in the U.K.
World Masters Darts Preview
When is the World Masters Darts Tournament ?
The 2026 World Masters Darts tournament starts on Thursday 29th January and concludes on Sunday 1st February.
Where is the Masters Darts Tournament ?
The Winmau World Masters Darts Tournament is held at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes, U.K.
Who are the favourites to win the 2026 Masters Darts Tournament ?
Favourite Luke Littler arrives on the back of claiming his second PDC World Darts Championship title in January. Second favourite Luke Humphries is the defending World Masters Darts champion.
| Winmau World Masters 01 Feb @ 19:00 - Win Tournament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler | 1.57 | |
| Luke Humphries | 4.50 | |
| Gian van Veen | 6.00 | |
| Gerwyn Price | 10.00 | |
Check out the OLBG Best Darts Tipsters page nearer the time to see who the best performing darts tipsters fancy to win the 2026 Winmau World Masters and for their daily darts tips throughout the World Masters Darts.
World Masters Darts Format & Schedule
How does the Masters Darts Tournament work ?
The Winmau sponsored World Masters Darts Tournament features the top 24 darts players in the PDC Order of Merit following the PDC World Championship. These 24 players are joined by 8 players who qualify from the Preliminary Rounds.
The Preliminary Rounds played in a round robin and then knockout format are open to non-qualified PDC Tour Card holders, the top eight players from the PDC's Secondary and Global Affiliate Tours and four players from the Junior Darts Corporation.
Masters Darts Format
- First Round: Best of 5 sets
- Second Round: Best of 7 sets
- Quarter Finals: Best of 7 sets
- Semi Finals: Best of 9 sets
- Final: Best of 11 sets
Sets are best of 3 legs
2026 Masters Darts Main Draw
Thursday & Friday: First Round
| Player (ranking) | Score | Player (ranking) |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler (1) | v | Mike De Decker (19) |
| Ross Smith (16) | v | Jimmy van Shie (n/a) |
| Ryan Searle (8) | v | Rob Cross (20) |
| Josh Rock (9) | v | Connor Scutt (49) |
| (Michael van Gerwen (4) | v | Damon Heta (17) |
| Chris Dobey (13) | v | Jermaine Wattimena (18) |
| Jonny Clayton (5) | v | Wessel Nijman (29) |
| Gerwyn Price (12) | v | James Hurrell (48) |
| Luke Humphries (2) | v | Dave Chisnall (22) |
| Martin Schindler (15) | v | Luke Woodhouse (21) |
| Stephen Bunting (7) | v | Jeffrey de Graaf (51) |
| Danny Noppert (10) | v | Daryl Gurney (23) |
| Gian van Veen (3) | v | Ryan Joyce (24) |
| Nathan Aspinall (14) | v | Shane McGuirk (n/a) |
| Gary Anderson (6) | v | Niels Zonneveld (41) |
| James Wade (11) | v | Madars Razma (45) |
Saturday: Second Round
| Player (ranking) | Score | Player (ranking) |
|---|---|---|
Sunday: Quarter Finals
| Player (ranking) | Score | Player (ranking) |
|---|---|---|
Sunday: Semi Finals
| Player (ranking) | Score | Player (ranking) |
|---|---|---|
Sunday: Final
| Player (ranking) | Score | Player (ranking) |
|---|---|---|
For the latest news on the 2026 Masters Darts Tournament head over to the official PDC website.
World Masters Darts Last Ten Winners
Who won the 2025 World Masters Darts Tournament ?
Top seed Luke Humphries won the 2025 World Masters Darts tournament defeating Jonny Clayton 6-5 in the final.
World Masters Darts Last Ten Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Luke Humphries | 6 - 5 | Jonny Clayton |
| 2024 | Stephen Bunting | 11 - 7 | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2023 | Chris Dobey | 11 - 7 | Rob Cross |
| 2022 | Joe Cullen | 11 - 9 | Dave Chisnall |
| 2021 | Jonny Clayton | 11 - 8 | Mervyn King |
| 2020 | Peter Wright | 11 - 10 | Michael Smith |
| 2019 | Michael van Gerwen | 11 - 5 | James Wade |
| 2018 | Michael van Gerwen | 11 - 9 | Raymond van Barneveld |
| 2017 | Michael van Gerwen | 11 - 7 | Gary Anderson |
| 2016 | Michael van Gerwen | 11 - 6 | Dave Chisnall |
World Masters Darts Statistics & Records
Most World Masters Darts Final Appearances
- 6 - Michael van Gerwen
Most World Masters Darts Titles
- 5 - Michael van Gerwen
Highest World Masters Match Three Dart Average
- 112.77 - Jonny Clayton (v Martin Schindler) 2025
Highest 'World Masters Final' Three Dart Average
- 112.49 - Michael van Gerwen (v Raymond van Barneveld) 2015
Highest World Masters Match Losing Three Dart Average
- 111.17 - Gary Anderson (v Rob Cross) 2023
Darts Betting Guides on OLBG
- PDC World Darts Championship Betting Guide
- World Seniors Darts Championship Preview & Betting Guide
- Premier League Darts Betting Guide
- World Cup of Darts Betting Guide
- World Grand Prix Darts Betting Guide
- Grand Slam of Darts Betting Guide
UK Open Darts Preview & Betting Guide
Author and Contributor Information
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