Nordic Darts Masters 2026: FAQ
5 – 6 June 2026 · Forum Copenhagen, Kopenhagen, Dänemark
FAQ
When and where did the Nordic Darts Masters 2026 take place?
The tournament was held on 5 and 6 June 2026 at the Forum Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the sixth edition and the third event of the 2026 World Series of Darts. Play started at 19:00 local time on both days.
Who won the Nordic Masters 2026 in Copenhagen?
Michael van Gerwen won the Nordic Darts Masters 2026 with an 8-7 victory over Luke Humphries in the final. For the Dutchman it was his 18th World Series title and his second win at this tournament after 2021.
How did defending champion Stephen Bunting fare?
Stephen Bunting, who had beaten Rob Cross 8-4 in the 2025 final, went out in the first round. He lost 5-6 to Sweden's Viktor Tingström, missing seven match darts along the way.
How much prize money was there at the Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters 2026?
Total prize money was £100,000. The winner received £30,000, the runner-up £16,000, the semi-finalists £10,000 each, the quarter-finalists £5,000 each and the players eliminated in the first round £1,750 each.
What format was played in Copenhagen?
16 players competed in a knockout format: eight PDC representatives against eight representatives from the Nordic and Baltic region. The first round and quarter-finals were played as best of 11 legs, the semi-finals as best of 13 legs and the final as best of 15 legs.
Where was the Nordic Masters 2026 shown on TV and stream?
In the UK, ITV4 showed the tournament, Viaplay covered Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Iceland, and TV3 the Baltics. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland DAZN broadcast it – the action was also available free of charge on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV Channel; outside these markets and the UK the event ran on PDCTV.
How do you qualify for the Nordic Darts Masters?
The eight PDC representatives were named on 24 April 2026, with the seedings based on the 2026 World Series ranking after two events. They were joined by the six Nordic and Baltic Tour Card holders plus the two best players in the PDC Nordic & Baltic ranking as of the 26 April 2026 cut-off date.
What were the statistical highlights of the tournament?
Gian van Veen checked out 167 in his 6-3 win over Daniel Larsson – the highest checkout of the tournament. Luke Humphries posted the highest average of the first round with 109.92; in the final Michael van Gerwen reached 98.90 and Humphries 98.83. There has not been a nine-darter at the Nordic Darts Masters so far.