The World Series of Darts heads to New York this weekend as eight of the PDC's biggest stars take on eight leading North American representatives in the 2026 US Darts Masters.
On paper, the seeded players will start as overwhelming favourites. However, World Series events have often produced memorable shocks, and several North American players arrive with enough recent form to believe they can spring an upset.
Humphries And Littler Lead The Charge
Q4QS number one Luke Humphries arrives in excellent form after winning Players Championship 17 with a tournament average of 104.74. His recent record of eight wins from his last ten matches makes him one of the standout contenders for the title.
Luke Littler is not far behind in the conversation. The teenage superstar recently claimed the Poland Masters title with a superb 105.37 tournament average and remains one of the most feared scorers in world darts. Although he suffered an earlier-than-expected exit at the Belgian Open, few players possess a higher ceiling.
Gerwyn Price also arrives with silverware in recent weeks after lifting the European Darts Grand Prix, while James Wade, Stephen Bunting, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock and Gian van Veen complete an exceptionally strong seeded line-up.
North America's Best Ready To Test The Elite
While the European stars dominate the headlines, the home contingent has enjoyed an encouraging year on the Championship Darts Circuit.
Leonard Gates comes into the tournament in outstanding form, winning both the US Masters Qualifier and the latest CDC Main Event. His experience and confidence make him one of the biggest threats to the seeded players.
Adam Sevada has also enjoyed an excellent season, collecting multiple CDC titles and reaching another quarter-final in his most recent outing. He has shown remarkable consistency throughout 2026 and will not fear any opponent.
David Cameron remains one of the most experienced players in North American darts and has already claimed the CDC Cross-Border Challenge this season, while Alex Spellman arrives with an impressive 9W-1L record across his last ten matches after several tournament victories.
Players Who Could Cause An Upset
Every World Series event seems to produce at least one surprise result. Looking at recent form, these four players appear best placed to challenge the established names.
Leonard Gates
Arguably the most dangerous unseeded player in the field. Recent CDC titles and vast stage experience make him a genuine threat.
Adam Sevada
His consistency throughout the CDC season has been outstanding. If he settles quickly, few seeds will relish facing him.
David Cameron
A former WDF World Champion who still possesses the experience to frustrate the world's elite over a short format.
Alex Spellman
Perhaps the dark horse of the tournament. His recent 9W-1L run suggests his confidence is growing at exactly the right time.
Q4QS Six To Follow
🎯 Luke Humphries
🎯 Luke Littler
🎯 Gerwyn Price
🎯 Leonard Gates
🎯 Adam Sevada
🎯 Alex Spellman
Q4QS Prediction
Luke Humphries starts as the player to beat based on recent performances, although Luke Littler's scoring power means he is never far away from lifting another televised title.
Among the North Americans, Leonard Gates appears best equipped to produce a headline upset, while Adam Sevada and David Cameron could also make life uncomfortable for the seeded stars if they reproduce their recent CDC form.
Whatever happens, the US Darts Masters remains one of the highlights of the World Series calendar, providing another opportunity for North America's leading players to test themselves against the very best in the world.
