Van Gerwen headlines competitors at NZ Darts Masters

WORLD DARTS CHAMPION Michael van Gerwen will return to New Zealand in August after being confirmed alongside Kiwi ace Cody Harris in the early competitors for the NZ Darts Masters, presented by Burger King and TAB.

Following the World Series of Darts' previous four visits to Auckland, 2019 sees Hamilton's Claudelands Arena host the NZ Darts Masters on August 23-24.

World number one Van Gerwen, the reigning World Champion and 2018 Auckland Darts Masters winner, headlines the first nine players confirmed for the 16-player field.

Former World Champions Rob Cross and Gary Anderson, 2018 Melbourne Darts Masters winner Peter Wright and Players Championship Finals winner Daryl Gurney have also been confirmed for the Hamilton event.

In addition, New Zealand's Harris – who has been based on the professional circuit in Europe since January 2018 – will be joined by the Australian trio of former European Championship winner Simon Whitlock, 2017 Auckland Darts Masters winner Kyle Anderson and 2018 UK Open finalist Corey Cadby in competing in August.

"I've got great memories of coming to New Zealand in recent years and it will be fantastic to play in Hamilton in August," said Van Gerwen.

"The World Series is great for darts and it's fantastic for fans in places like New Zealand to get to see us live each year. I know it's a long time until we are in Hamilton but it's a title I'd love to win."

Further PDC stars for the NZ Darts Masters will be confirmed in due course, alongside qualifiers from the domestic circuits in New Zealand and Australia.

Tickets for the 2019 NZ Darts Masters are available now through https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=DARTS2019.

2019 NZ Darts Masters, presented by Burger King and TAB.
Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
Friday August 23 (1800 local time)
First Round
VIP Tickets $199.90
Table Tickets $94.90
Tiered Seat Tickets $64.90

Saturday August 24 (1800 local time)
Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final
VIP Tickets $204.90
Table Tickets $99.90
Tiered Seat Tickets $69.90

Tickets are available now via https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=DARTS2019.

Confirmed Players
Michael van Gerwen “Mighty Mike” World Champion & world number one
Rob Cross “Voltage” 2018 World Champion
Gary Anderson “The Flying Scotsman” Two-time World Champion
Peter Wright “Snakebite” 2018 Melbourne Darts Masters champion
Daryl Gurney “Superchin” 2018 Players Championship Finals winner
Cody Harris “Code Star” Three-time World Cup representative
Simon Whitlock “The Wizard” 2012 European Championship winner
Kyle Anderson “The Original” 2017 Auckland Darts Masters champion
Corey Cadby “The King” 2018 UK Open finalist

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