The dartboards are set, the crowds are buzzing, and the 2025 Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters is poised to deliver a spectacle in Copenhagen’s Forum Copenhagen on June 6-7. This fifth edition of the World Series of Darts event promises high-stakes drama, with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the sport’s biggest names, including reigning world champion Luke Littler, world number one Luke Humphries, and defending champion Gerwyn Price. As the Danish capital prepares to host this electrifying two-day tournament, fans are eager to see who will claim the coveted £20,000 top prize.
The tournament kicks off on Friday, June 6, with a first-round clash of eight elite PDC players against eight Nordic and Baltic representatives, all vying for a spot on Finals Day. The draw has set the stage for gripping matchups, none more anticipated than Luke Littler’s debut against Swedish newcomer Viktor Tingstrom. Littler, the 18-year-old prodigy who stormed to the 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters title with a nine-darter, is no stranger to the spotlight. His rapid rise has captivated the darts world, and he’s hungry to add another World Series title to his growing resume. “It’s always great to be back,” said a confident Littler, echoing sentiments from his peers about the electric atmosphere in Copenhagen.
Defending champion Gerwyn Price, known as ‘The Iceman,’ will open his campaign against Norway’s Cor Dekker, a Dutch-born debutant who earned his PDC Tour Card earlier this year. Price, who clinched the 2024 Nordic Darts Masters with an 8-5 victory over Rob Cross, is determined to defend his title. “I’m looking forward to it,” Price declared, his focus sharp after a strong start to 2025, including a semi-final run at the Bahrain Darts Masters. His matchup against Dekker, a World Cup star, promises to test his mettle early on.
World number one Luke Humphries, fresh off his 2024 Premier League triumph, faces Latvia’s Madars Razma in another blockbuster first-round encounter. Humphries, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise with titles like the World Matchplay and World Cup, is eager to kick off his Nordic campaign on a high note. “It’s been a great couple of years for myself,” Humphries reflected, acknowledging the heartbreak of his World Championship loss but radiating optimism. “I would love to kick off 2025 in perfect fashion by winning this title.” His clash with Razma, the top-ranked Nordic and Baltic player, adds an extra layer of intrigue to Friday’s action.
The 16-player field is rounded out by other notable names, including Jonny Clayton, who returns to the World Series to face Lithuania’s Darius Labanauskas, a former World Championship quarter-finalist. Chris Dobey, stepping in for Michael van Gerwen due to the latter’s withdrawal for family reasons, takes on Sweden’s Jeffrey de Graaf, while Rob Cross, the 2024 US Darts Masters champion, battles Andreas Harrysson. Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting also feature, facing Denmark’s Benjamin Reus and Sweden’s Oskar Lukasiak, respectively. Each first-round match, played as a best-of-11-legs format, ensures a fast-paced, high-pressure start to the tournament.
Saturday’s Finals Day will see the eight first-round winners advance to the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and final, all culminating in a blockbuster evening session. The quarter-finals and semi-finals are best-of-11 legs, while the final escalates to a best-of-15-legs showdown, amplifying the intensity as players vie for the £60,000 prize fund. The Nordic Darts Masters, broadcast live on ITV4 in the UK and through PDC’s global partners like DAZN and Viaplay, is a key stop in the 2025 World Series, following earlier events in Bahrain and Den Bosch.
The absence of Michael van Gerwen, a darts titan, adds an unpredictable edge, opening the door for new champions to emerge. Copenhagen’s Forum has a history of delivering unforgettable moments, from Price’s commanding 2024 victory to Littler’s nine-darter in Bahrain. As the sport’s biggest names collide with rising regional talents, the Nordic Darts Masters is set to showcase darts at its finest—precision, passion, and raw competitive spirit. Fans across the globe will be glued to their screens, ready to witness who will rise to the occasion in Denmark’s capital.
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