Clayton Beats Price 8-4

Jonny Clayton won the 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters title with a commanding 8-4 victory over compatriot Gerwyn Price in the final. The tournament took place at the Spark Arena in Auckland, featuring eight PDC representatives and eight regional qualifiers.

The final was played in front of an incredible 5,000 fans at the Spark Arena. Clayton's win marked his second World Series of Darts title.

Clayton defeated Gian van Veen and James Wade on his route to the final. Van Veen, the top seed in the tournament, was eliminated by Clayton. Gerwyn Price, the 2022 champion of the New Zealand Darts Masters, beat Australian number one Damon Heta 6-2 and Raymond Smith 7-2 on his way to the final.

The World Series of Darts regular season concludes next weekend with the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong.

## What happened earlier The tournament saw several upsets, including Stephen Bunting's shock first-round exit at the hands of Raymond Smith. Smith won 6-2, averaging 99.81 and converting 86 per cent of his attempts at a double. Top seed Gian van Veen averaged more than 97 in a 6-1 demolition of New Zealand's World Cup star Jonny Tata.

## Context The New Zealand Darts Masters is part of the World Series of Darts circuit, which features the best darts players from around the world. The tournament provides a platform for regional qualifiers to compete against PDC representatives, showcasing their skills and talent.