New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 begins in Auckland

The 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters, part of the PDC World Series of Darts, is taking place at the Spark Arena in Auckland. The tournament features major international stars including Gerwyn Price, Gian van Veen, and Jonny Clayton.

In a notable first-round upset, Australian Adam Leek secured a sensational 6-5 victory over Ross Smith. Leek overcame a 4-1 deficit and capitalized after Smith missed six match darts to secure the win. Following this performance, Leek advanced to a quarter-final matchup against Raymond Smith.

The tournament schedule for the final stages includes high-profile matchups such as Gian van Veen against Jonny Clayton, James Wade against Josh Rock, and Gerwyn Price against Damon Heta.