US Darts Masters 2025: Full schedule as Luke Littler goes for glory in New York see more 👇 👇 

US Darts Masters 2025: Full schedule as Luke Littler goes for glory in New York see more 👇 👇 



The electric atmosphere of The Theater at Madison Square Garden is set to ignite as the 2025 bet365 US Darts Masters returns to New York City on June 27-28, marking the seventh edition of this thrilling Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Series event. Headlining the 16-player field is 18-year-old sensation Luke Littler, the reigning PDC World Champion, who is determined to capture his first US Darts Masters title after a semi-final run in 2024. With a £100,000 prize pot and a star-studded lineup featuring world No. 1 Luke Humphries, defending champion Rob Cross, and darting legend Michael van Gerwen, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the Big Apple.

The tournament kicks off on Friday, June 27, at 7:00 PM EST (12:00 AM UK time) with the first round, pitting eight elite PDC stars against eight top North American representatives. Littler, known as “The Nuke,” faces American PDC Tour Card holder Jules van Dongen in his opener, a matchup that promises fireworks after Littler’s blistering 6-0 debut win last year against Matt Campbell, where he averaged 103.66 in under ten minutes. “I couldn’t wait to get on that stage tonight. I felt really comfortable, everything just went well and I can’t wait to play tomorrow now,” Littler said after that 2024 performance, reflecting his excitement for the iconic venue. His flair, including a special US-inspired walk-on last year, has fans buzzing about what he might bring to the 2025 stage.

Defending champion Rob Cross, who clinched the 2024 title with an 8-7 thriller over Gerwyn Price, opens his campaign against American No. 1 Danny Lauby. “I’m absolutely buzzing to be here,” Cross declared, acknowledging Lauby’s danger but vowing to “be myself and perform.” World No. 1 Luke Humphries, fresh off his 2025 Premier League triumph, takes on Stowe Buntz, a former Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist, while three-time US Darts Masters champion Michael van Gerwen faces CDC Cross-Border Challenge winner Leonard Gates. “This is the one that every player wants to win. It’s such an iconic venue,” Humphries said, emphasizing the prestige of Madison Square Garden.

The first-round action also features top seed Stephen Bunting, a 2025 Bahrain and Nordic Darts Masters winner, making his US Darts Masters debut against CDC qualifier Jason Brandon. Gerwyn Price, the 2024 runner-up, meets CDC Order of Merit leader Adam Sevada, while former champion Nathan Aspinall takes on Canadian No. 1 Matt Campbell. Australian debutant Damon Heta rounds out the PDC lineup, facing Canadian veteran Jim Long in the opening match. Each first-round clash is a best-of-11 legs format, setting the stage for intense battles as players vie for Saturday’s quarter-finals.

Saturday, June 28, delivers a packed schedule, starting with the bet365 North American Championship at 1:00 PM EST, where the eight North American players—Matt Campbell, Jules van Dongen, Danny Lauby, Jim Long, Leonard Gates, Adam Sevada, Jason Brandon, and Stowe Buntz—compete for a coveted spot in the 2025 World Darts Championship and Grand Slam of Darts. The draw includes matchups like Campbell versus Brandon and van Dongen versus Buntz, with the winner claiming £10,000. The evening session at 7:00 PM EST brings the US Darts Masters to a climax with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, all in a best-of-11 legs format for the quarters, escalating to best-of-13 for the semis and best-of-15 for the final. The winner will pocket £30,000, with the runner-up earning £15,000.

The event’s move to New York in 2022, after three years in Las Vegas, has elevated its allure, drawing packed crowds to The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Fans can watch live on Peacock and FanDuel in the US, DAZN in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Viaplay in select territories, PDCTV globally (outside the aforementioned regions), and ITV4 in the UK. Ticket options include a two-day pass starting at $300, Friday-only at $80, Saturday afternoon at $10, and Saturday evening at $75, available via StubHub. The 2024 event saw Cross edge out Price in a dramatic final, while Littler’s semi-final loss to Price showed his potential to go further. With Humphries noting, “I’ve got plenty of goals I want to achieve this year, but I’m fully focused on this weekend,” the stage is set for a fiercely competitive tournament.

Littler’s meteoric rise, from his 2024 World Championship final appearance at 16 to his 2025 title at 17, makes him a fan favorite. His 6-0 thrashing of Campbell last year and a 108-finish loss to Price in the semis underscored his raw talent. “With the amount of top athletes that have performed here, it would mean the world to lift this trophy,” Littler said, eyeing a career-defining moment. As the PDC’s biggest names clash with North America’s finest, the 2025 US Darts Masters promises a spectacle of precision, passion, and drama in the heart of New York City.