Australian Darts Masters 2026 lineup altered after Darren Penhall withdraws

The Australian Darts Masters, part of the World Series of Darts, will be held on August 21‑22, 2026 in Wollongong, Australia. Two weeks before the event, 53‑year‑old Darren Penhall withdrew because of a shoulder injury that requires surgery. Organisers replaced him with Australian Mal Cuming, the highest‑ranked player on the Australian Darts Association list who had not yet qualified.

The revised 16‑player field still features top PDC stars such as Dutch European champion Gian van Veen, Welshman Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price and James Wade, alongside Australia's number one Damon Heta and a group of Oceania players including Simon Whitlock and New Zealander Ben Robb.