Get ready for an electrifying week of darts! The MODUS Super Series Week Three is set to deliver thrilling action as a diverse field of twelve players battles for a coveted spot in Champions Week. Headlining the event are former Grand Slam champion Jose de Sousa, two-time World Championship quarter-finalist Darren Webster, and Guinness World Record holder Llew Bevan, all vying for supremacy alongside a host of promising talents. This is a must-watch for any darts fan, promising high-stakes competition and compelling storylines.
A Clash of Titans and New Talent: What to Expect
The MODUS Super Series, renowned for providing a dynamic platform for both established professionals and emerging talents, rolls into Week Three of Series 15 with an incredibly diverse lineup. From a player looking to reignite a major career to a rising star chasing a tour card, twelve competitors will be split into three groups, all aiming for the ultimate prize: a place in the prestigious Champions Week.
Group A: The Return of ‘The Special One’
All eyes in Group A will undoubtedly be on Jose de Sousa. Known to darts fans worldwide as ‘The Special One’, the Portuguese thrower is a former Grand Slam champion and a seasoned veteran with eight World Championship appearances under his belt. While the MODUS stage might differ from the grand arenas he’s used to, this event offers invaluable match practice for a player of his calibre looking to make a strong comeback.
De Sousa won’t have it all his own way. The group boasts a distinctly European flavour, featuring the likes of Killian Heffernan, Dylan Slevin, and in-form German Paul Krohne. Adding to the continental challenge are two strong Belgian contenders: Arne Spee, a regular on the MODUS stage this year, and Andy Baetens. Spee, in particular, will be looking to leverage his familiarity with the MODUS format to cause an upset against the group favourite.
Group B: Veterans and a World Record Smasher
Group B is headlined by another familiar face from darts’ recent history: Darren Webster. Affectionately known as ‘The Demolition Man’, Webster reached the quarter-finals of the PDC World Championship on two separate occasions and enjoyed over two decades on the professional tour before stepping away in 2024. Now competing on the WDF circuit, his appearance at MODUS serves as a powerful reminder of his enduring skill and competitive fire, a game built during a career that saw him enter the world’s top 15.
Joining Webster in Group B are Jim McEwan and the incredibly intriguing Llew Bevan. The Welshman holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest ever ’round the clock’ – an astonishing 79.79-second effort that captured attention far beyond the darts community. Bevan has spent recent years tirelessly pursuing a PDC Tour Card through repeated Q-School attempts. This three-way group presents a perfect opportunity for Bevan to test his unique talent against a proven professional like Webster.
Group C: The Future Stars of Darts
Rounding out the lineup, Group C brings together Ciaran Forde, Mike Warburton, and Asa Cansdale. These three players represent the increasingly common path for aspiring professionals, using platforms like the MODUS Super Series to hone their skills and gain crucial television experience after competing on development and challenge tours. On paper, Group C appears to be the most open of the three, often leading to the week’s tightest and most unpredictable matches as these evenly-matched contenders battle for supremacy.
The Road to Champions Week
The action kicks off with Group A, followed by Groups B and C throughout the week. The culmination of this intense competition will be Saturday’s Finale, where the winner will secure their coveted place in Series 15’s Champions Week. This is where the best of the best from each week clash, all aiming for ultimate glory and further establishing their names in the world of darts.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
