How to watch PDC New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 for free
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The SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 takes place at Spark Arena in Auckland on August 14–15. Eight PDC players, including world number three Gian van Veen and former world champion Gerwyn Price, will face eight Oceania representatives in a two-day knockout tournament. Luke Littler will not compete in August, while Price is aiming to win a second Auckland title.
Watching the event can be expensive in New Zealand, Australia, the US, and Canada, where coverage is available through paid services such as Sky Sport NZ and Fox Sports. In the UK, however, ITVX will stream the full tournament for free, starting at 8:00 AM BST each day.
Viewers outside the UK can access ITVX by connecting to a UK server with a VPN. Below, we cover the available viewing options, full schedule, and how to watch.
New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 key details
| Detail | Information |
| Event | SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 (PDC World Series of Darts) |
| Venue | Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Dates | Friday, August 14th - Saturday, August 15th, 2026 |
| Sessions | First Round (Aug 14); Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final (Aug 15) |
| Session start | 7:00 PM NZST both days |
| Format | 8 PDC players vs 8 Oceania representatives; best of 11 legs (R1, QF), best of 13 (SF), best of 15 (final) |
| Free stream | ITVX (UK, live) |
Where to watch PDC New Zealand Darts Masters 2026
Here is a full breakdown of confirmed free and paid options by region.
| Region | Free option | Paid option |
| United Kingdom | ITVX (live, from 8:00 AM BST) and ITV4 (delayed, 7:00 PM Friday / 5:00 PM Saturday) | - |
| New Zealand | - | Sky Sport NZ (Sky Sport 3 on Friday, Sky Sport 4 on Saturday, from 7:00 PM NZST) |
| Australia | - | Fox Sports / Kayo Sports |
| USA | - | FanDuel TV Extra |
| Canada | - | FanDuel (2026 Canada coverage not yet confirmed) |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland | - | DAZN |
| Netherlands and Scandinavia | - | Viaplay |
| Anywhere else | - | PDCTV - from £5.99/month or £59.99/year (not available in DE/AT/CH) |
ITVX is the standout pick for most readers: it is completely free, carries the tournament live, and only requires a UK IP address. ITV4 shows delayed evening highlights for UK viewers who cannot watch in the morning.
How to watch the New Zealand Darts Masters for free with a VPN
ITVX is ITV’s free UK streaming service for the World Series of Darts through 2028. Coverage starts at 8:00 AM BST each day. ITVX is UK-only, so viewers abroad need a VPN connected to a UK server. Free registration requires an email address and valid UK postcode.
- Choose a VPN. We recommend NordVPN for streaming ITVX. It runs servers across 149 countries, including plenty of UK locations, and its NordLynx protocol retained around 83% of baseline speeds in Cybernews testing, which is more than enough for smooth HD darts.
- Install the VPN app. Download it on your device of choice (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or a supported smart TV).
- Connect to a UK server. This gives you a UK IP address that ITVX accepts.
- Go to ITVX and create a free account. Enter your email and a UK postcode when prompted. No payment details are needed.
- Start streaming. Find the World Series of Darts live stream from 8:00 AM BST on August 14th and 15th and watch every dart for free.
Tournament format and players to watch
The New Zealand Darts Masters is an invitational stop on the PDC World Series of Darts. Eight PDC tour stars each face an Oceania representative in the first round on Friday. All eight first-round winners return on Saturday for a marathon finals day: quarter-finals and semi-finals before the champion is crowned in the evening session. First-round and quarter-final matches are best of 11 legs, semi-finals step up to best of 13, and the final is best of 15.
The PDC eight for Auckland are Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton, James Wade, Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, Ross Smith, and Damon Heta. Van Veen arrives as the highest-ranked player in the draw, with world number one Luke Littler taking August off, while Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen also skip the trip. The Oceania contingent is headlined by DPNZ standouts Ben Robb and Jonny Tata, with veteran Simon Whitlock making a record-extending ninth appearance at the event.
Two storylines stand out. Price is bidding to become the first player to win the New Zealand Darts Masters twice. And with ranking points feeding the World Series of Darts standings, a strong Auckland run counts toward automatic qualification for September's World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
New Zealand Darts Masters 2026 schedule
Both sessions begin at 7:00 PM local time in Auckland. Here is how that translates around the world.
| Date | Round | NZST | AEST | BST | EDT | EEST |
| Friday, August 14th | First Round | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, August 15th | Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Final | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Note for North American viewers: the sessions air in the very early hours of Friday and Saturday morning ET, so ITVX's on-demand replay or a recording setup may be the practical option if you cannot watch live.
FAQ
What channel is the PDC New Zealand Darts Masters on?
In New Zealand, the tournament airs on Sky Sport NZ (Sky Sport 3 on Friday, Sky Sport 4 on Saturday). In Australia, it is on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. US coverage comes via FanDuel TV Extra. In the UK, ITVX streams every session live from 8:00 AM BST, with delayed coverage on ITV4 in the evenings.
Is the New Zealand Darts Masters free to watch?
Yes, in the UK. ITVX shows the entire tournament live and free with a standard (ad-supported) ITV account. If you are outside the UK, you can access the free ITVX stream by connecting to a UK server with a VPN such as NordVPN, then registering a free ITV account with a UK postcode.
How can I watch the New Zealand Darts Masters from New Zealand, Australia, or the USA?
Locally, Sky Sport NZ has the rights in New Zealand, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports in Australia, and FanDuel TV Extra in the US. All are paid options. For a free alternative, connect to a UK VPN server, open ITVX, sign up for a free account, and stream the full event live from 8:00 AM BST on August 14th and 15th.
