The best darts talents in the world return Down Under this week to compete in the Australian Darts Masters.
Luke Littler was denied victory on his first appearance in the event in 2024 by Gerwyn Price, who is the reigning champion.
Price thrashed Littler in the final, winning 8-1 and claiming his second World Series Darts title of the year in Wollongong.
The teenager is now back to try and go one better as he leads the PDC representation that also includes World No.1 Luke Humphries.
Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey are also competing, while Damon Heta comes up against opponents from his home region.
Australian Darts Masters: Where to watch
The event will begin on Friday, August 8 and come to a close the following day on Saturday, August 9.
It is being held at the Win Sports and Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, New South Wales.
The action is expected to begin at 7pm local time on both days, which is 10am UK time.
Fans will be able to watch the tournament for FREE in the UK.
ITV4 will be broadcasting the event, but on a delay, not broadcasting until 7pm on Friday and Saturday.
If you want to watch the action live as it happens, it will be streamed on PDCTV, with subscriptions costing £4.99 per month.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date.
Australian Darts Masters: Format
The Australian Darts Masters includes a total of 16 players.
Eight of those will be representatives of the PDC, while the other eight will be qualifiers from the Oceanic region.
The tournament will be played across a first round, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final in a knockout format.
First round matches are best of 11 legs and it’s the same for the quarters before things change in the latter stages.
The semi-finals are best of 13 legs and the final is best of 15.
The winner of the tournament will win £30,000 in prize money.
Australian Darts Masters: Prize money details
Total prize pot: £100,000
- Winner: £30,000
- Runner-up: £16,000
- Semi-finalist: £10,000
- Quarter-finalist: £5,000
- First round losers: £1,750
Australian Darts Masters: Draw and players
As mentioned, Littler, Humphries and Price highlight the PDC representatives, with Bunting and Dobey involved too.
From Oceania, darts legend Simon Whitlock is competing.
PDC representatives
- Luke Humphries (England)
- Luke Littler (England)
- Damon Heta (Australia)
- Stephen Bunting (England)
- Gerwyn Price (Wales)
- Chris Dobey (England)
- Josh Rock (Northern Ireland)
- Mike De Decker (Belgium)
Oceanic representatives
- Haupai Puha (New Zealand)
- Simon Whitlock (Australia)
- Joe Comito (Australia)
- Brody Klinge (Australia)
- Tim Pusey (Australia)
- Brandon Weening (Australia)
- James Bailey (Australia)
- Jonny Tata (New Zealand)
Australian Darts Masters: Schedule
All times UK
Friday, August 8 (From 10am)
Round One (Best of 11 legs)
- Mike De Decker vs Brandon Weening
- Gerwyn Price vs Joe Comito
- Stephen Bunting vs Brody Klinge
- Luke Humphries vs Jonny Tata
- Damon Heta vs James Bailey
- Luke Littler vs Haupai Puha
- Josh Rock vs Simon Whitlock
- Chris Dobey vs Tim Pusey
Saturday, August 9 (From 10am)
- Quarter-Finals (Best of 11 legs)
- Semi-Finals (Best of 13 legs)
- Final (Best of 15 legs)