Luke Humphries retains US Darts Masters crown as Jim Long falls short in North American final

The 2026 US Darts Masters in New York’s Madison Square Garden concluded with England’s Luke Humphries defending his title, defeating teenage phenom Luke Littler 8‑7 in a tightly contested final. Humphries secured the win with an 11‑dart finish, posting a tournament‑high average of 104.05, while Littler finished with a 99.50 average.

Earlier in the event, Canada’s Jim Long produced a surprise by knocking out Premier League starter Josh Rock 6‑4 in the opening round, the only upset of the first day. He later reached the North American Darts Championship final, where he was beaten 1‑6 by American Adam Sevada, describing the experience as “not feeling comfortable at all” and noting the added pressure of the North American title compared with the US Masters.

Other highlights included Dutch newcomer Gian van Veen posting the highest match average (106.45) in a 6‑1 quarter‑final win over Jonny Clayton, and Jonny Clayton achieving a perfect 100% double‑rate while posting a 98.5 average. The tournament featured 16 players from the PDC elite and North American qualifiers, with matches broadcast live from New York.

The events underscored the growing prominence of darts in North America, with top‑ranked players from the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada competing on a major U.S. stage.