2026 Nordic Darts Masters Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Bunting's title defense ends after upset against Tingstrom
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Stephen Bunting's title defense at the 2026 Nordic Darts Masters ended in an upset loss to Tingstrom on Day 1. The defending champion fell in the first round, marking an early exit from the tournament. The Nordic Darts Masters continues with other matches unfolding throughout the day, with live results, scores, and bracket updates available as play progresses.
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James Wade takes down Madars Razma 6-1, hitting 6/9 darts on doubles in the match.
The 2026 World Series of Darts resumes on Friday, with Day 1 of the 2026 Nordic Darts Masters.
The world's best players, including Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will take the stage, as eight exciting matches will be played.
On Day 1, each of the eight PDC representatives will play against one of the eight Nordic & Baltic qualifiers.
2026 Nordic Darts Masters Day 1 schedule & results
Friday night's session consists of the first round.
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First round (first to 6 legs)
MatchDateTime (local)Score
Jonny Clayton vs. Andreas HarryssonFri., June 57:15 p.m.6-0
Gerwyn Price vs. Darius LabanauskasFri., June 57:45 p.m.6-5
Stephen Bunting vs. Viktor TingstromFri., June 58:15 p.m.5-6
Michael van Gerwen vs. Oskar LukasiakFri., June 58:45 p.m.6-2
James Wade vs. Madars RazmaFri., June 59:15 p.m.6-1
Luke Littler vs. Cor DekkerFri., June 59:45 p.m.
Luke Humphries vs. Jeffrey de GraafFri., June 510:15 p.m.
Gian van Veen vs. Daniel LarssonFri., June 510:45 p.m.
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Bracket
Here is the bracket for the second round on Day 2.
van Gerwen vs. Tingstrom
Price vs. Clayton
Littler/Dekker vs. Wade
van Veen/Larsson vs. Humphries/de Graaf
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