Darts
2026 US Darts Masters: Odds and Predictions
Luke Littler heads to Madison Square Garden as favourite for the 2026 US Darts Masters with William Hill News, but there is enough depth in the field to make this more than a one‑man show.
The leading bookmaker make the world No.1 11/8 to lift the trophy, with reigning champion Luke Humphries 4/1 and a strong chasing pack behind them.
Event background and format
The US Darts Masters is part of the PDC’s World Series, bringing eight of the sport’s elite names together with eight North American qualifiers at the Infosys Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
The tournament runs across two days, June 25-26, with the first round on Thursday night and the remaining stages on Friday.
Each PDC star is seeded based on World Series rankings, with Littler, Humphries, Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, Jonny Clayton, James Wade and Josh Rock making up the eight‑man contingent from Europe. They each face a North American representative in the opening round before the draw opens up for the final day.
Match lengths ramp up as the event progresses: first round and quarter‑finals are best of 11 legs, semi‑finals best of 13 and the final best of 15, which tends to favour the most consistent scorers and doubles hitters.
Prize money
The total prize fund for the 2026 US Darts Masters is £100,000, unchanged from previous editions. The winner will bank the biggest share of that pot, with descending payouts for runner‑up, semi‑finalists and quarter‑finalists, plus appearance money for first‑round participants.
While it is not on the level of a World Championship purse, it is a significant payday, especially for the North American qualifiers who get a chance to test themselves against the very best.
Main contenders
William Hill’s outright prices highlight a clear top tier and several dangerous outsiders.
Luke Littler – 11/8
Littler is rightly installed as favourite after an extraordinary rise that now includes a world title and multiple World Series crowns.
His scoring power, tempo and knack for producing big visits under pressure make him the man to beat over short, best‑of‑11 formats where he can overwhelm opponents quickly.
At 11/8, the price reflects just how dominant he has been on tour.
Luke Humphries – 4/1
Humphries returns to New York as defending US Darts Masters champion, having beaten Nathan Aspinall in last year’s final.
He has shown a strong affinity for the stage at MSG and remains one of the most balanced players in the sport, pairing heavy scoring with reliable finishing.
At 4/1, he looks like the obvious alternative if you are reluctant to take odds‑on about Littler in the match markets.
Gerwyn Price – 13/2
Price sits just behind the two Lukes in the betting at 13/2.
After an up‑and‑down year, he remains capable of producing world‑class spells when his doubling and front‑nine scoring click.
In the shorter early rounds, that volatility can be an advantage – a couple of 12‑dart bursts can decide a match – but he will need to maintain focus through a busy two‑day schedule.
Gian van Veen – 7/1
Gian van Veen has quietly become one of the most exciting prospects on the circuit and is seeded third based on his World Series ranking.
A semi‑final run or better here would feel like a natural next step, and his 7/1 quote reflects his rising reputation and genuine title chances in this format.
