Australian Darts Masters: where to watch, start time, schedule and format

JONNY CLAYTON is bidding to complete the World Series double Down Under at the Australian Darts Masters.

The world No.5 defeated fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-4 in last week’s New Zealand Masters final to land his first title of the year.

Clayton, 51, can now follow in the footsteps of Luke Littler, who became the first player to win both events in the same calendar year when he completed the feat in 2025.

The Australian Darts Masters is set to take place between 21-22 August at Wollongong as 16 stars battle it out for the £30,000 top prize.

Friday sees the opening round played out, before the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final take place on Saturday.

Play gets underway from 1900 local time (1000 BST) on each day, with coverage broadcast live on Fox Sports in Australia, Sky in New Zealand and through DAZN in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

UK fans can watch the action live on ITV4, with coverage also available on PDCTV in all global territories (excluding DACH & Poland).

The Ferret is pitted up against Ben Robb at the WIN Entertainment Centre in what promises to be another tough test.

Top seed Price will renew his iconic rivalry with the legendary Simon Whitlock on Friday night.

Gian van Veen is looking to end his wait for silverware this season when he takes on Raymond Smith, who dumped out Stephen Bunting en route to reaching the last four in Auckland.

11-time major winner James Wade will do battle with Tim Pusey, while Bunting takes on Mal Cuming.

Former European Champion Ross Smith is looking to mark his debut with a first win on the circuit when he locks horns with Brody Klinge.

Josh Rock goes toe-to-toe with Adam Leek, while Aussie No.1 Damon Heta faces fellow countryman Joe Comito.

Words: Aaron Nijjar

Image: Taylor Lanning