This week’s darts news brings a crucial update: the PDC has unveiled the qualification criteria for the prestigious 2026 World Series of Darts Finals, detailing how players will secure their spots and resolve ties. Beyond this major announcement, we recap thrilling action from around the globe: Scott Robertson triumphed in the Modus Darts Super Series, while Adam Sevada, Fred Krueger, and Brayden Hall claimed titles on the CDC Tour in the USA. China’s PDC Pro Tour saw Qingyu Zhan dominate with two wins, and Christian Delos-Reyes and Lovely-Mae Orbeta emerged as champions at the WDF Malaysian Open. Get ready for a comprehensive overview of all the high-stakes darts drama!
Modus Darts Super Series: Robertson Claims Final Week Glory
The 14th season of the Modus Darts Super Series concluded its regular play with a dramatic 12th week, where Scotland’s Scott Robertson secured his spot in the coveted Champions Week. Robertson faced Alex Williams in a gripping final, ultimately winning 4-2.
The semifinals saw strong performances, with Alex Williams defeating Ted Evetts 4-0 (averages: 89.73 – 83.52) and Scott Robertson overcoming Andy Hamilton 4-1 (averages: 75.70 – 68.21).
A major highlight of the Finals Night was Alex Williams’ third 9-darter in the event’s history – a perfect leg of darts showcasing incredible skill. While Williams didn’t win the final, his exceptional performance earned him recognition.
Another player securing a Champions Week ticket was Jack Tweddell. As the runner-up with the best weekly average, he replaced Boris Krcmar, who opted not to participate.
The final match saw Scott Robertson defeat Alex Williams 4-2, with Robertson averaging 85.61 and Williams 90.87, despite the loss.
Championship Darts Circuit (CDC) Tour: New Champions Emerge in Brownsburg
The Championship Darts Circuit (CDC) Tour, a key pathway for North American players, hosted three exciting events in Brownsburg, USA. These tournaments shook up the rankings and introduced new winners.
- Event 5: Adam Sevada Victorious
Adam Sevada clinched the title, defeating veteran Leonard Gates 7-3 in the final (averages: 95.88 – 91.76). - Event 6: Brayden Hall’s Breakthrough
Canada’s Brayden Hall celebrated his first CDC Tour victory, beating Jason Watt 7-4 in the final (averages: 80.89 – 81.51). - Event 7: Fred Krueger’s First Triumph
Fred Krueger also secured his maiden CDC Tour title, defeating Leonard Gates 7-2 (averages: 82.20 – 70.58). This was Gates’ second final loss of the weekend.
After seven of 16 events, the CDC Tour rankings are tightening:
- 1st: Adam Sevada (80 points)
- 2nd: Leonard Gates (51 points)
- T-3rd: David Cameron (42 points)
- T-3rd: Danny Young (42 points)
PDC China Pro Tour: Zhan Dominates in Wuhan
The PDC China Pro Tour continued its 2024 season with four more events in Wuhan, showcasing the growing talent in Chinese darts. Qingyu Zhan, who represented China at this year’s World Cup of Darts, was the standout performer.
Event Winners:
- Qingyu Zhan claimed two titles (Event 9 and Event 11).
- Lihao Wen won Event 10.
- Xicheng Han secured Event 12.
Key Results:
- Event 9 Final: Qingyu Zhan 5-4 Lihao Wen (averages: 80.60 – 77.94)
- Event 10 Final: Lihao Wen 5-1 Qingyu Zhan (averages: 89.27 – 81.94)
- Event 11 Final: Qingyu Zhan 5-1 Zhuolun Luo (averages: 73.91 – 64.75)
- Event 12 Final: Xicheng Han 5-2 Tong Xu (averages: 91.03 – 76.62)
After twelve of twenty events, Xiaochen Zong still leads the PDC China Pro Tour rankings, but Qingyu Zhan’s two victories have significantly narrowed the gap. The stakes are high, with the top players aiming for prestigious future events:
- The top 6 players will qualify for the PDC China Premier League.
- The top 16 players will earn a spot in the PDC China Championship.
Major Announcement: 2026 World Series of Darts Finals Qualification Criteria Unveiled
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has officially released the qualification criteria for the highly anticipated World Series of Darts Finals 2026. This announcement provides clarity for players aiming for a spot in one of darts’ premier events.
While the full qualification structure is based on the World Series Order of Merit, the PDC has specifically detailed the tie-breaking rules should players be level on points in the World Series rankings. These criteria ensure fair resolution:
- Primary Tie-Breaker: The player’s position in the PDC Order of Merit (the official world ranking).
- Secondary Tie-Breaker: The total number of legs won across all World Series events in 2026.
- Tertiary Tie-Breaker: The player’s overall personal average across all World Series events played in 2026.
These detailed rules highlight the importance of consistent performance throughout the World Series season.
WDF Malaysian Open: Delos-Reyes and Orbeta Crowned Champions
Parallel to the World Masters week, the World Darts Federation (WDF) held its Silver-ranked Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur, featuring top talent from the region and beyond. Two champions emerged from the fiercely contested events.
Men’s Open Category:
The Men’s Open title went to the Philippines’ Christian Delos-Reyes, who put on a dominant display. On his path to victory from the last 32, he defeated:
- Muhammed Taufik Bin Jamal (3-0)
- Ak Muhd Hamdi Pg Masshor (4-2)
- Dani-Bin Abon (4-2)
- Noel Malicdem (4-1) in the semi-final
- And ultimately, Tomoya Goto 5-2 in the final.
Men’s Open Final: Christian Delos-Reyes 5-2 Tomoya Goto
Women’s Category:
In the Women’s competition, fellow Filipina Lovely-Mae Orbeta secured the championship. Her journey to the title included victories over:
- Siti Aisha Binti Hassan (3-0)
- Zarina Mohamed Binti Nor (4-0)
- Ornong Boonyanit (4-3)
- Amgalan Tsogbayar (4-3) in the semi-final
- And a convincing 5-1 win against Janice Hinojales in the final.
Women’s Final: Lovely-Mae Orbeta 5-1 Janice Hinojales
Photo Credit: Sebastian Doppstadt/PDC Europe
Source: Based on an article from dartn.de.
