PDC Australian Darts Masters event preview and history outlined

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

PDC Australian Darts Masters event preview and history outlined
Summary

The PDC Australian Darts Masters takes place this weekend in Wollongong, marking the final stop of the 2026 World Series of Darts before the finals in September. Since its inception in 2013, this will be the third edition of the Australian Darts Masters, part of the nineteenth World Series event hosted in Australia. Past champions include Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, and Rob Cross. The tournament has seen local players like Damon Heta achieve notable victory and this year may feature more local representations like Raymond Smith and Brody Klinge showing competitive promise. Anticipation builds for the final round of matches and potential outcomes from local competitors.

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  • Wollongong hosts the 2026 Australian Darts Masters this weekend.
  • Phil Taylor won the inaugural World Series event in 2013.
  • Last year, local representation began to increase in competitive matches.
  • Notable past winners include Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross.
  • The event's history reflects the evolution of darts in Australia.
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It started in 2013, when Sydney hosted the very first World Series event with regional qualifiers...

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