Luke Humphries Returns to Defend US Darts Masters Title

Luke Humphries will defend his US Darts Masters title on June 25-26, 2026, at Madison Square Garden.

The tournament features 16 players competing for £100,000 in total prize money.

The winner will claim £30,000, while the runner-up will receive £16,000.

Semi-finalists will get £10,000, and quarter-finalists will earn £5,000.

Luke Humphries faces tough competition from players like Gerwyn Price, Stephen Bunting, and James Wade.

Gian van Veen will make his New York debut alongside familiar faces like Jonny Clayton and Josh Rock.

The field includes North American representatives like Jim Long, Alex Spellman, and David Cameron.

Leonard Gates, Gary Mawson, and Fred Krueger will also compete in the tournament.

Luke Humphries won the 2025 title by defeating Nathan Aspinall 8-6.

The US Darts Masters is part of the World Series of Darts, which will conclude with the Finals in Amsterdam in November.

First-round losers will receive £1,750, with the prize money increasing as the tournament progresses.

The World Series of Darts Finals will have a prize money of £450,000, an increase from the previous season.

Michael van Gerwen, the champion in Bahrain and Copenhagen, will not compete in the US Darts Masters.

But Luke Humphries will be there to defend his title and claim the £30,000 prize.

The tournament will take place on June 25-26, 2026, at Madison Square Garden.