The Masters
The Masters is the PDC season opener, an invitation-only event restricted to the world's top 24 players. Held in January, it sets the tone for the year ahead in a charged atmosphere.
28 January 2026 - 01 February 2026
Matches
Final
1 match
22:10
Final
Littler L.
🏴
6
–
5
Legs
Humphries L.
🏴
Semi-finals
4 matches
21:15
Semi-final
Humphries L.
🏴
5
–
0
Legs
van Veen G.
🇳🇱
20:15
Semi-final
Littler L.
🏴
5
–
4
Legs
Price G.
🏴
16:40
Semi-final
Humphries L.
🏴
4
–
0
Legs
Noppert D.
🇳🇱
15:45
Semi-final
van Veen G.
🇳🇱
4
–
2
Legs
Wade J.
🏴
Honours
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score | Venue | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Luke Littler | Luke Humphries | 6-5 | Arena MK | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Luke Humphries | Jonny Clayton | — | — | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen Bunting | Michael van Gerwen | — | — | $65,000 |
| 2023 | Chris Dobey | Rob Cross | — | — | $65,000 |
| 2022 | Joe Cullen | Dave Chisnall | — | — | $60,000 |
Records
- Most titles : Luke Littler (1)
- First edition : 2013
- Youngest winner : Luke Littler (19.019178082192 years old, 2026)
- Oldest winner : Stephen Bunting (38.822404371585 years old, 2024)
Editions
About the The Masters
The Masters is the PDC season opener, an invitation-only event restricted to the world's top 24 players. Held in January, it sets the tone for the year ahead in a charged atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Luke Littler holds the record with 1 titles.
Luke Littler is the defending champion, crowned in 2026.
The latest edition was held at Arena MK (Milton Keynes, UK).
The Masters has existed since 2013.
At least 5 editions of The Masters have taken place.
