Price begins bid for second Australian Darts Masters title against Whitlock

Gerwyn Price - the inaugural Australian Darts Masters champion in 2024 - will begin his bid for a second title against Simon Whitlock, with Jonny Clayton aiming to claim back-to-back titles after his win in New Zealand

Top seed Gerwyn Price will begin his bid for a second KenoGO Australian Darts Masters title against Simon Whitlock, as Gian van Veen and Raymond Smith prepare to go head-to-head in Wollongong.

The year's final World Series of Darts event will take place at the WIN Entertainment Centre on August 21-22, with Jonny Clayton bidding to claim back-to-back titles following his victory in New Zealand.

Price - the inaugural Australian Darts Masters champion in 2024 - will take centre stage on Friday night when he faces Australian icon Whitlock, as the pair prepare to renew their rivalry on the big stage.

Following Friday's opening night, the 2026 Australian Darts Masters will conclude with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final during a blockbuster Saturday evening session.

2026 KenoGO Australian Darts Masters August 21-22, WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Schedule of Play Friday August 21 (10am BST) Ross Smith vs Brody Klinge Stephen Bunting vs Mal Cuming Josh Rock vs Adam Leek James Wade vs Tim Pusey Gian van Veen vs Raymond Smith Jonny Clayton vs Ben Robb Gerwyn Price vs Simon Whitlock Damon Heta vs Joe Comito Best of 11 legs

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