The darts world has been buzzing with electrifying action! This week saw Carsten Hoffmann secure his coveted spot at the Lakeside World Championship with a decisive victory in Hungary. In a historic first, German team ATSV Mutschelbach claimed the Darts Champions League title. We also witnessed Christian Gödl’s triumph at the PDC Europe Start Regional Final in Austria West, while the crucial playoff lineups for both the ANZ Premier League and Hungarian Super League were finalized. Beyond tournament play, the participants for the highly anticipated “Beat Luke Littler” Netflix show and the Modus Super Series Champions Week have been confirmed, alongside the exciting return of the Bahrain Darts Masters. Dive in for all the details on these thrilling developments and more WDF results from around the globe!
Modus Super Series: A Thrilling Comeback for Archie Self
The 15th season of the Modus Darts Super Series culminated in a dramatic Champions Week qualification, with Archie Self securing the final ticket. In a nail-biting final against Joe Hunt, Self found himself 0-3 down. However, following a brief technical interruption, the 16-year-old staged a remarkable comeback, clinching the decider with an impressive 11-darter. Both Self and Hunt had earlier delivered dominant performances in their semi-final matches:
- Semi-Finals:
- Archie Self 4-0 Jack Aldridge (87.13 – 76.14 average)
- Joe Hunt 4-0 Graham Usher (83.50 – 70.54 average)
- Final:
- Archie Self 4-3 Joe Hunt (97.46 – 93.83 average)
Ricardo Ulrich and Nathan Potter were eliminated during the group stage of the Finals Night.
PDC Europe Start Regional Final (Austria West): Gödl Triumphs
In Kundl, the PDC Europe Start Regional Final for Austria West saw Christian Gödl emerge victorious from a strong field of 32 players. Gödl navigated the knockout stages with impressive wins against Riza Düzgören (4:1), Ceyhan Özdemir (4:2), Ruben Neumann (4:3), and Nick Zwittnigg (5:1). A notable upset saw Rowby-John Rodriguez surprisingly exit in the Last 16. Gödl’s win guarantees him a spot at next year’s European Open, and he will face Austria-East winner Thomas Scheirer for a chance to compete in the PDC Europe Super League.
- Semi-Finals:
- Christian Gödl 4-3 Ruben Neumann (82.87 – 72.26 average)
- Nick Zwittnigg 4-0 Clemens Schierl (80.16 – 67.71 average)
- Final:
- Christian Gödl 5-1 Nick Zwittnigg (84.20 – 75.84 average)
ANZ Premier League Playoffs Set: World Championship Spot on the Line
The final group stage day of the ANZ Premier League in Melbourne saw Simon Whitlock once again secure a playoff spot with his consistent performance. The day’s victory, however, went to Tim Pusey, who won the final 5-3. Whitlock and Pusey are now set to clash in the semi-finals of the playoffs in Brisbane. Also qualifying for the final night are Raymond Smith and Jonny Tata. The ultimate winner of the Brisbane playoffs will earn a coveted spot at the PDC World Championship 2027 and the Grand Slam of Darts. Unfortunately, Mal Cuming, Brody Klinge, Ben Robb, and Joe Comito have been eliminated from contention.
- Semi-Finals:
- Simon Whitlock 5-2 Raymond Smith (94.74 – 87.26 average)
- Tim Pusey 5-2 Brody Klinge (90.59 – 87.74 average)
- Final:
- Tim Pusey 5-3 Simon Whitlock (86.51 – 82.14 average)
Bahrain Darts Masters Confirmed for 2027 Return
After much anticipation, the PDC has officially confirmed the return of the Bahrain Darts Masters as part of the World Series of Darts in 2027. This will be the fifth edition of the tournament, scheduled to take place on January 14th and 15th, 2027, at Terminal 4 by Beyon.
Hungarian Super League Playoff Picture Clear: PDC World Championship Qualification Beckons
The final four tournaments leading up to the Hungarian Super League playoffs have concluded, with victories shared among Laszlo Ancsin, Richard Balogh, and Patrik Kovacs, who secured two wins. These results have set the stage for next Saturday’s playoffs, where the winner will claim a spot at the PDC World Championship 2027. Here are the exciting playoff matchups:
- Patrik Kovacs vs. Peter Kelemen
- Andras Borbely vs. György Jehirszki
- Laszlo Ancsin vs. Nandor Major
- Pal Szekely vs. Zsolt Csajbok
Recent event winners included:
- Event 21 Final: Patrik Kovacs 6-5 Milan Biro (89.34 – 88.53 average)
- Event 22 Final: Laszlo Ancsin 6-1 Ferenc Bolla (84.15 – 74.93 average)
- Event 23 Final: Richard Balogh 6-5 Peter Kelemen (80.71 – 75.90 average)
- Event 24 Final: Patrik Kovacs 6-5 Andras Borbely (82.95 – 80.46 average)
“Beat Luke Littler” Netflix Show: Star-Studded Lineup Revealed
The 20 contestants for the highly anticipated Netflix show “Beat Luke Littler” have been announced. On Friday at 8:00 PM, these players will compete for a staggering £501,000 prize. Notable participants include Germany’s Jarod Becker, along with well-known names like Fallon Sherrock and Mitchell Lawrie. This unique event promises to be a must-watch for darts fans.
ATSV Mutschelbach Makes History in Darts Champions League 2026
Ahead of the WDF weekend in Budapest, the Darts Champions League 2026 was held, marking a historic moment as a German team claimed the title for the very first time. ATSV Mutschelbach triumphed with a 4-2 victory over reigning champions Belkin Power Dart Club in the final. The decisive point was secured by the doubles pairing of Martin Grabher Meyer and José Justicia. The victorious lineup also featured prominent players like Carsten Hoffmann and Mensur Suljovic. In the semi-finals, Mutschelbach overcame the Darts Point Team Ban from Croatia, which included Boris Krcmar.
WDF Weekend in Budapest: A Trio of Tournaments and Lakeside Qualification
Hungarian Grand Prix (WDF Bronze Category)
Friday saw Boris Krcmar secure his first WDF title in seven years. The Croatian star defeated top seed Paul Krohne 5-2 in the final, having also overcome Francois Schweyen and Jarno Bottenberg earlier in the tournament. Carsten Hoffmann reached the Last 16. In the women’s event, Rhian O’Sullivan claimed victory against Jitka Cisarova. Mason Teese won the youth tournament, with Eric Petereit making it to the quarter-finals.
- Open Semi-Finals:
- Paul Krohne 4-1 Michael Huntley
- Boris Krcmar 4-1 Jarno Bottenberg
- Open Final: Boris Krcmar 5-2 Paul Krohne
- Women’s Final: Rhian O’Sullivan 5-2 Jitka Cisarova
Hungarian Classic (WDF Silver Category)
This tournament was a resounding success for German players, with Carsten Hoffmann not only winning the title but also securing his qualification for Lakeside! “Mr. Oldschool” defeated Paul Krohne 5-1 in the final, a fitting reward for his consistent participation across Europe. Hoffmann’s path to victory included stopping Liam Maendl-Lawrance in the semi-finals with a crucial 127 checkout in the decider. Mika Donnevert reached the quarter-finals in the Open category and went a round further in the youth event. Rhian O’Sullivan continued her dominant form, taking her second title of the week with a 5-2 win against Priscilla Steenbergen.
- Open Semi-Finals:
- Paul Krohne 4-1 Brian Raman
- Carsten Hoffmann 4-3 Liam Maendl-Lawrance
- Open Final: Carsten Hoffmann 5-1 Paul Krohne
- Women’s Final: Rhian O’Sullivan 5-2 Priscilla Steenbergen
Hungarian Masters (WDF Gold Category)
The prestigious Gold-category event saw Matthew Edgar clinch the title and, with it, a spot at the World Championship. He defeated Sean Fisher 6-4 in the final, while Paul Krohne exited in the Last 16. Rhian O’Sullivan completed a spectacular hat-trick, securing her third title of the week with a dominant 5-0 victory over Aileen de Graaf. In the youth event, Mika Donnevert reached the semi-finals, where he was defeated by eventual winner Ben Townley.
- Open Semi-Finals:
- Matthew Edgar 5-0 Mürsel Yavuz
- Sean Fisher 5-2 Paul Lewis
- Open Final: Matthew Edgar 6-4 Sean Fisher
- Women’s Final: Rhian O’Sullivan 5-0 Aileen de Graaf
Victorian Classic (Australia): Fortington and Hadley Claim Titles
The WDF season continued in Dandenong, Australia, with the Victorian Classic. In the men’s event, Cory Fortington emerged victorious with a 5-4 win against Barry Ledington, despite a modest 75-average. Joanne Hadley claimed the women’s title, defeating Jucinta Dann 5-3.
- Open Final: Corey Fortington 5-4 Barry Ledington (75.53 – 78.57 average)
- Women’s Final: Joanne Hadley 5-3 Jucinta Dann (67.42 – 67.12 average)
Alan King Memorial (New Zealand): Puha and Mercer Dominate
New Zealand hosted the Alan King Memorial, where Haupai Puha added another tournament victory to his name, defeating Graeme Ryder. Desi Mercer also expanded her title collection, securing a 5-1 win against Olivia Curreen in the women’s final.
- Open Final: Haupai Puha 5-0 Graeme Ryder
- Women’s Final: Desi Mercer 5-1 Olivia Curreen
Swiss Championships Crown New Champions Across Categories
The weekend in Möhlin saw the crowning of new Swiss Champions. Alex Fehlmann won the Open category, while Sarah Bartlomé was successful in the women’s event, and Elia Bühlmann took the youth title. Additionally, the Swiss Grand Prix also took place, with Marcel Walpen, Angela Heinrich, and Elia Bühlmann (again!) securing victories.
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
