2026 in ODF

2026 ODF season
League	ODF
Sport	Darts
Duration	9 January – 6 December 2026

The 2026 ODF season was the inaugural professional season organised by the ODF. The campaign featured fourteen ranking tournaments staged between January and December 2026. The season concluded with the ODF World Championship, which crowned the first world champion of the circuit. Events were played across a variety of venues and formats, with prize money determining the annual Order of Merit standings.

The season was defined by the emergence of several leading players on the newly established circuit. Elias Storm proved to be the most successful competitor of the year, capturing four titles including the World Championship. Alex Brow established himself as Storm's primary rival throughout the season, reaching four finals and winning two events. Theo Bartlett also enjoyed a strong year, securing multiple titles and several deep tournament runs.

Season summary

New Year Masters

The New Year Masters was the opening event of the 2026 ODF season and was played between 9 and 11 January. The tournament featured sixteen invited players and used a straight knockout format with matches played over the best of eleven legs, before extending to the best of fifteen legs in the final.

The final between Alex Brow and Logan White was played during the evening session on 11 January. Both players had impressed during the opening rounds of the season opener, with Brow producing consistent scoring throughout the tournament and White demonstrating strong finishing under pressure. Brow had earlier defeated Spencer Taylor in the semi-finals, while White had overcome Theo Bartlett to reach the championship match.

Brow began the final strongly, establishing a two-leg advantage early in the match with heavy scoring and reliable doubling. White responded by breaking throw in the fourth leg and levelling the match at 2–2, before the pair exchanged legs through the middle stages of the contest. The match remained closely contested, with both players averaging around the 100 mark and producing several high checkouts.

The decisive moment came late in the match when Brow produced a 121 checkout to take a narrow lead. He followed it with a break of throw in the following leg before sealing the match with a clinical double 16 to win the final 8–6. Brow finished the match with a three-dart average of 101.44 and a finishing percentage above 40 per cent.

The victory secured the first ODF title of the season for Brow and marked the first tournament win in the history of the circuit. Speaking after the match, Brow stated that opening the new tour with a title was an important confidence boost. White, despite defeat, acknowledged that Brow had been the stronger player in the closing stages of the final.

Sydney Classic

The Sydney Classic was staged between 30 January and 1 February and was the second ranking event of the ODF season. The tournament used a group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a best of seventeen legs final.

The final was contested between Theo Bartlett and Alex Brow. Both players had been among the standout performers of the early season, and their meeting in the final represented the first major rivalry of the ODF tour. Bartlett had defeated Logan White in the semi-finals, while Brow had overcome Elias Storm to reach his second consecutive final.

Bartlett began the final strongly, racing into a 4–1 lead with a combination of heavy scoring and confident finishing. Brow fought back to level the match at 5–5, producing a 13-dart leg followed by a 116 checkout to re-establish momentum. The pair traded legs through the middle stages of the contest as the crowd witnessed one of the most competitive matches of the early season.

With the match tied at 7–7, Bartlett produced a break of throw with a 15-dart leg before holding his throw to move within one leg of the title. Brow kept the contest alive with a clinical double top finish, but Bartlett responded immediately by taking the next leg to secure a 9–7 victory.

Bartlett averaged 102.18 during the final and finished over 45 per cent of his double attempts. The win marked his first ODF title and established him as one of the leading contenders on the new circuit.

South Coast Open

The South Coast Open took place between 20 and 22 February and featured a thirty-two player knockout bracket. Matches were played over the best of eleven legs until the final, which was contested over the best of seventeen legs.

The final was played between Spencer Taylor and Zion Carter, both of whom were seeking their first title on the ODF circuit. Taylor had produced several high-scoring performances during the tournament, while Carter had impressed with his finishing ability throughout the knockout rounds.

Taylor opened the final with a series of heavy scoring visits, quickly taking a 3–0 lead. Carter responded with two consecutive legs to narrow the gap before the players exchanged holds of throw through the middle portion of the match. The contest remained competitive, with both players averaging just below the 100 mark.

In the latter stages of the match Taylor began to pull away, producing a 12-dart leg followed by a 118 checkout to extend his lead. Carter attempted to mount a late comeback but missed several opportunities on the outer ring, allowing Taylor to capitalise.

Taylor ultimately secured the title with a 9–5 victory, finishing the final with a three-dart average of 99.74. The win represented the first ODF title of his professional career and established him as another emerging figure on the tour.

Premier Shield

The Premier Shield was the first major championship of the ODF season and was played between 27 and 29 March. The tournament featured sixteen players and extended match formats, with the final played over the best of twenty-one legs.

The final was contested between Elias Storm and Theo Bartlett, who had both been among the most consistent performers during the early part of the season. Storm had defeated Alex Brow in the semi-finals, while Bartlett had overcome Logan White to reach the final.

Storm took control of the match early, opening with a series of clinical legs to establish a 4–1 advantage. Bartlett responded with two consecutive breaks of throw to level the match at 4–4 before the players exchanged legs in a tightly contested middle phase.

The match turned in Storm's favour when he produced consecutive 13-dart legs to move ahead 9–7. Bartlett remained competitive but struggled to match Storm's scoring bursts during the final portion of the match.

Storm eventually secured the title with an 11–8 victory, averaging just over 103 during the final. The win represented his first major title on the ODF circuit and confirmed his status as one of the leading players of the inaugural season.

ODF World Championship

The ODF World Championship was held between 28 November and 6 December and served as the culmination of the 2026 season. The tournament featured thirty-two players and used a set-play format, with the final contested over the best of thirteen sets.

The final between Elias Storm and Alex Brow was played on 6 December and represented the most anticipated match of the season. Both players had been the standout performers throughout the year and had previously met in several major matches during the campaign.

Storm opened the final strongly, winning the opening two sets with consistent scoring and confident finishing. Brow responded by taking the third set and producing a 104 checkout to level the match at two sets apiece. The players traded sets during the middle stages of the contest, with neither competitor able to establish a clear advantage.

The turning point came when Storm produced a series of high-scoring legs to break Brow's throw and take the lead at 6–4. Brow attempted to fight back but missed several crucial doubles that allowed Storm to maintain control of the match.

Storm eventually sealed the title by winning the final set to secure a 7–5 victory. He averaged 103.71 across the final and produced several key checkouts during the decisive stages of the match.

The victory crowned Storm as the first ODF world champion and concluded a highly successful season in which he won four tournaments. Following the match he stated that winning the inaugural world title was the most significant achievement of his career. Brow acknowledged Storm's performance after the final, stating that his opponent had been the better player during the decisive moments of the match.

Season calendar

2026 ODF calendar

#	Tournament	Dates	Winner	Runner-up
1	New Year Masters	9–11 January	Alex Brow	Logan White
2	Sydney Classic	30 January – 1 February	Theo Bartlett	Alex Brow
3	South Coast Open	20–22 February	Spencer Taylor	Zion Carter
4	Premier Shield	27–29 March	Elias Storm	Theo Bartlett
5	Coral Coast Trophy	17–19 April	Logan White	Alex Brow
6	Interstate Cup	8–10 May	Alex Brow	Spencer Taylor
7	Grand Prix of Darts	5–7 June	Elias Storm	Alex Brow
8	Midwinter Invitational	3–4 July	Theo Bartlett	Logan White
9	Oceania Masters	24–26 July	Elias Storm	Theo Bartlett
10	Perth Invitational	21–22 August	Spencer Taylor	Zion Carter
11	Spring Masters	11–13 September	Theo Bartlett	Alex Brow
12	World Match Championship	2–4 October	Elias Storm	Theo Bartlett
13	Champions Finals	30 October – 1 November	Logan White	Alex Brow
14	ODF World Championship	28 November – 6 December	Elias Storm	Alex Brow

Order of Merit

Final Order of Merit

Rank	Player	Prize money
1	Elias Storm	$1,120,000
2	Alex Brow	$870,000
3	Theo Bartlett	$710,000
4	Logan White	$520,000
5	Spencer Taylor	$470,000
6	Zion Carter	$320,000
7	Max Mad	$210,000
8	Lukas Parker	$180,000
9	Nathan Cross	$150,000
10	Daniel Graves	$140,000