Online Darts Federation
| Abbreviation | ODF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2023 |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | Adelaide, Australia |
Region served | Global |
Official language | English |
The Online Darts Federation (ODF) is a professional darts governing body that sanctions a global circuit of online and in-person tournaments. Founded in 2023, the ODF operates a year-round calendar of ranked events, invitational competitions, and youth development series under a structured tour model. It is known for its emphasis on accessibility, regional growth, and player-driven development.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The ODF manages tournaments across multiple formats and levels, including the premier-ranked events on the ODF Tour, international affiliate competitions, and youth-focused development programs. Rankings are tracked through the ODF Order of Merit, which determines qualification for elite events such as the ODF World Championship.
Tournaments[edit | edit source]
World Championship[edit | edit source]
The ODF World Championship is the pinnacle event on the calendar, bringing together the top-ranked players from the season to compete for the Storm Cup. It is held annually in December and features a knockout bracket format.
Darts Premier League[edit | edit source]
The ODF Darts Premier League is an invitational league-format competition featuring the top 8 ranked players. Matches take place across 16 weekly nights at different venues, culminating in playoff finals.
World Masters[edit | edit source]
The ODF World Masters is a prestigious open-entry event held midway through the season. It serves as a second major alongside the World Championship and includes qualification from global affiliates.
ODF Pro Tour[edit | edit source]
The ODF Tour is a 14-stop ranked tournament series forming the core of the ODF season. Events are staged across cities in Australia, with each tournament contributing points to the ODF Order of Merit.
2025 Tour Events[edit | edit source]
- ODF Adelaide Masters
- ODF Brisbane Open
- ODF Darwin Classic
- ODF Hobart Throwdown
- ODF Melbourne Slam
- ODF Perth Shootout
- ODF Sydney Challenge
- ODF Canberra Clash
- ODF Gold Coast Open
- ODF Newcastle Masters
- ODF Cairns Darts Cup
- ODF Wollongong Invitational
- ODF Launceston Open
- ODF Townsville Trophy
Major Invitationals[edit | edit source]
The ODF also stages exclusive invitational tournaments for top performers and regional champions. These include:
Youth & Development[edit | edit source]
The ODF runs a robust development program aimed at younger and emerging players, featuring:
- ODF Youth Championship — standalone title for U21 players
- ODF Next Gen Tour — a seasonal series with promotion prospects
- ODF Development Series — structured feeder pathway into the main tour
International & Affiliate Circuits[edit | edit source]
The ODF supports global expansion through affiliate-sanctioned events outside Australia. These include:
Rankings[edit | edit source]
The ODF Order of Merit is the official ranking system for ODF players. Points are awarded based on finishing positions at ranked and invitational events. Rankings determine qualification for the Premier League, World Championship, and tour card renewals.
Players[edit | edit source]
Tour cards are awarded annually to players based on ranking, qualification, or wildcard selection. A current list of card holders is maintained for each season.
See also[edit | edit source]
- ODF Tour
- ODF Darts Premier League
- ODF World Championship
- ODF Order of Merit
- List of ODF Tour Card Holders
External links[edit | edit source]
- [Official website placeholder]