2026 Australian Darts Masters qualifiers

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This weekend, the 2026 World Series of Darts wraps up as we head down under for the Australian Darts Masters.

It was a successful weekend last week in New Zealand, but it's time to start up another two-day event, this time in Wollongong. It's the last event before the World Series of Darts Finals takes place in the Netherlands.

Let's take a look at which eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers will be at the event.

Here are the 16 players who will be playing in Australia.

Quite a few big names will not be at the event, as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are all sitting it out.

•  Gerwyn Price (WAL)
•  Gian van Veen (NED)
•  Jonny Clayton (WAL)
•  James Wade (ENG)
•  Stephen Bunting (ENG)
•  Josh Rock (NIR)
•  Damon Heta (AUS)
•  Ross Smith (ENG)

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One New Zealand player and seven Australians will make up the Oceanian qualifiers.

Former European Champion and World Cup of Darts winner Simon Whitlock headlines the field of players looking to give the PDC qualifiers tough work.

• Adam Leek (AUS)
• Simon Whitlock (AUS)
• Raymond Smith (AUS)
• Brody Klinge (AUS)
• Tim Pusey (AUS)
• Joe Comito (AUS)
• Mal Cuming (AUS)
• Ben Robb (NZL)

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