World Masters darts 2026: Schedule, results, TV channel and FREE live stream as Luke Littler eyes title for first time
THE World Masters returns to Milton Keynes THIS WEEK with some huge names eyeing the £100,000 jackpot.
Two-time world champion Luke Littler arrives in good form after winning the inaugural Saudi Arabian Darts Masters last week.
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Luke Humphries won the World Masters for the first time last yearCredit: PA
Luke Littler is eyeing his maiden World Masters titleCredit: AP
The Nuke is looking to add yet another trophy to his ever-expanding cabinet as he seeks his maiden World Masters crown.
The Milton Keynes tournament is one of two major televised events Littler needs to complete the set of darts honours.
Reigning champion Luke Humphries will be one of the teenager’s biggest rivals as Cool Hand looks to get over his World Championship disappointment.
Gian van Veen will make his World Masters debut following his stunning campaign at Alexandra Palace, which saw him finish runner-up to Littler.
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Darts icon Michael van Gerwen is also in the stellar line-up, as are fellow Premier League Darts stars Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton.
When is World Masters darts 2026?
- The World Masters darts 2026 will begin on Thursday, January 29, with the preliminary rounds taking place the day before.
- The tournament will run until Sunday, February 1.
- Arena MK in Milton Keynes will host.
What is the World Masters darts format?
- Round One – Best of five sets, best of three legs per set
- Round Two – Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set
- Quarter-Finals – Best of seven sets, best of three legs per set
- Semi-Finals – Best of nine sets, best of three legs per set
- Final – Best of 11 sets, best of three legs per set
*There are no tiebreaks in any set
What TV channel is the World Masters darts on and can it be live streamed FREE?
- The preliminary rounds of the World Masters, taking place on Wednesday, January 28, will be aired on PDCTV.
- The tournament proper will be broadcast on ITV4.
- You can live stream all the action from Milton Keynes for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
- Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the very latest from the tournament.
World Masters darts 2026 schedule and results
Wednesday, January 28
Preliminary Rounds
Thursday, January 29 (7pm GMT)
Round One – Match Order TBC
- Michael van Gerwen v Damon Heta
- Chris Dobey v Jermaine Wattimena
- Jonny Clayton v Qualifier 4
- Gerwyn Price v Qualifier 8
- Gian van Veen v Ryan Joyce
- Nathan Aspinall v Qualifier 5
- Gary Anderson v Qualifier 1
- James Wade v Qualifier 3
Friday, January 30 (7pm GMT)
Round One – Match Order TBC
- Luke Littler v Mike De Decker
- Ross Smith v Qualifier 7
- Ryan Searle v Rob Cross
- Josh Rock v Qualifier 6
- Luke Humphries v Dave Chisnall
- Martin Schindler v Luke Woodhouse
- Stephen Bunting v Qualifier 2
- Danny Noppert v Daryl Gurney
Saturday, January 31
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT)
4x Round Two
Evening Session (7pm GMT)
4x Round Two
Sunday, February 1
Afternoon Session (1pm GMT)
Quarter-Finals
Evening Session (7pm GMT)
Semi-Finals & Final
