SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters

The New Zealand Darts Masters will visit the Spark Arena for the first time on August 15-16, as the sport’s elite stars take on eight Oceanic Representatives in the year’s final global World Series of Darts event.

World Champion Luke Humphries claimed his maiden World Series crown in this year’s New Zealand Darts Masters, dispatching Australian number one Damon Heta to break new ground Down Under.

The sport has continued to grow in New Zealand in recent years, with Haupai Puha now competing full-time on the PDC circuit after winning a Tour Card for 2024/2025, while the domestic DartPlayers New Zealand circuit has given the platform for stars including World Championship qualifier Ben Robb and young prospect Kayden Milne to shine.

“The Oceanic double-header is always one of the highlights of the World Series of Darts calendar, and we’re delighted to be returning to Auckland in 2025,” said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter.

“There are so many talented players emerging through the DartPlayers New Zealand circuit, inspired by seeing Haupai Puha’s progression to become a PDC Tour Card Holder.

“With Auckland having hosted the World Series previously until 2018, we’re excited to be taking the New Zealand Darts Masters back to the city and to its new home at the Spark Arena.”

The World Series of Darts features a global tour of events throughout the year, including visits to Bahrain, the Netherlands, America, Denmark, Poland and Australia.

Following the conclusion of the New Zealand Darts Masters, the season-ending World Series of Darts Finals will take place in Amsterdam on September 12-14, as a star-studded 32-player field do battle in the Dutch capital.