The CDC Pro Tour 2026 continued its thrilling run, and if the first weekend was all about Adam Sevada’s dominance, the second weekend brought a fresh set of champions and nail-biting finishes. Held in Philadelphia, the two-day event saw over 80 players compete for glory, ranking points, and coveted spots in the upcoming US Darts Masters.
The second weekend of the CDC Pro Tour 2026 delivered unexpected drama and new champions! While Adam Sevada shone in the first weekend, this time it was Leonard Gates and Danny Young who clinched the titles. Gates secured his first win of the year, and Young celebrated his maiden CDC victory. Despite not dominating, Adam Sevada still had reason to cheer, as he successfully secured his spot in the prestigious US Darts Masters.
Saturday’s Triumph: Leonard Gates Secures First Title
Just like a month prior, Philadelphia welcomed a strong field of over 80 dart players to the oche. Among them were well-known names like Jeff Smith, Stowe Buntz, Alex Spellman, and the charismatic Leonard Gates. **Only Gates, known as ‘Soulger,’ would leave with a smile after two days of intense competition.**
Gates showcased exceptional form on Saturday, navigating a tough bracket. His path to the final included impressive victories over Fred Krueger (6-3) and Nick Linberg (7-5).
The final pitted Gates against the legendary three-time World Champion, John Part. Part, often called ‘Darth Maple,’ had demonstrated his class by defeating fellow Canadian David Cameron 6-3 in the quarter-finals, sparking hopes for a comeback victory. Part’s last and only CDC title dated back to 2018, but against Gates, he couldn’t add another to his tally. The match was tightly contested, reaching 3-3, but **Gates then pulled away to clinch the victory**, marking his first title of the year on the CDC Pro Tour.
CDC Pro Tour 3 – Key Results:
- Quarter-finals:
- Nick Linberg 6-4 Adam Sevada
- Leonard Gates 6-3 Fred Krueger
- Glen Richard 6-3 Doug Boehm
- John Part 6-3 David Cameron
- Semi-finals:
- Leonard Gates 7-5 Nick Linberg
- John Part 7-3 Glen Richard
- Final:
- Leonard Gates defeated John Part
Sunday’s Surprise: Danny Young’s Maiden Victory
Gates’ winning momentum was short-lived on Sunday. He was narrowly defeated 6-5 by Danny Young in a thrilling Last 16 encounter. The day also saw other hopefuls stumble; Jeff Smith, who was still aiming for a US Darts Masters qualification, surprisingly lost his opening match 5-3 to Tyler Rettie. Ranking leader Adam Sevada also exited early, falling 6-3 to BJ Pollock in the Last 16.
The Sunday tournament progressed to a highly anticipated and somewhat unexpected final. After Ronald Sargent eliminated David Cameron 6-5 in the quarter-finals, it became clear a new face would contend for the title. Sargent continued his impressive run by beating John Cioffoletti in the semi-finals, securing his spot in the final. His opponent would be Danny Young.
Danny Young, who has openly battled ‘darteritis’ – a psychological condition causing involuntary muscle spasms or freezing during a throw – showcased incredible resilience. **In a truly tense final, Young emerged victorious.** He started the deciding leg and held his nerve, finishing with a crucial 15-darter to narrowly defeat Sargent and claim his first-ever title on the CDC Pro Tour circuit.
CDC Pro Tour 4 – Key Results:
- Quarter-finals:
- Joey Lynaugh 6-2 BJ Pollock
- Danny Young 6-3 Alex Spellman
- John Cioffoletti 6-5 Glen Richard
- Ronald Sargent 6-5 David Cameron
- Semi-finals:
- Danny Young 7-2 Joey Lynaugh
- Ronald Sargent 7-2 John Cioffoletti
- Final:
- Danny Young defeated Ronald Sargent
The Road to the US Darts Masters: Eight Regional Heroes Confirmed!
With the CDC Pro Tour weekends concluded, the lineup for the eighth edition of the US Darts Masters on July 27th is now complete. While the eight stars from the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) were already known, this weekend finalized the eight regional representatives who will challenge them.
Four players had already secured their spots: Jim Long, Alex Spellman, David Cameron, and Leonard Gates. Following Sunday’s events, **Adam Sevada and Brayden Hall earned their places through their strong performances and standing in the CDC ranking system.**
Completing the regional octet are **Gary Mawson and Fred Krueger, who successfully navigated the challenging qualifying tournament.** These eight regional heroes are now set to compete against the world’s best in a spectacular darts showcase.
Source: Based on an article from Darts Actueel.
