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The two Australian events were moved to new cities in [[Wollongong]] and [[Townsville]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2020/02/24/world-series-visit-wollongong-townsville|title=World Series to visit Wollongong & Townsville|website=PDC}}</ref> |
The two Australian events were moved to new cities in [[Wollongong]] and [[Townsville]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2020/02/24/world-series-visit-wollongong-townsville|title=World Series to visit Wollongong & Townsville|website=PDC}}</ref> |
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[[Fallon Sherrock]] was set appear at all 6 World Series events as a PDC representative, making her the first woman to participate in any World Series event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2019/12/29/globe-trotter-sherrocks-world-series-honour|title=Globe-trotter Sherrock's World Series honour|website=PDC}}</ref> |
[[Fallon Sherrock]] was set appear at all 6 World Series events as a PDC representative, making her the first woman to participate in any World Series event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2019/12/29/globe-trotter-sherrocks-world-series-honour|title=Globe-trotter Sherrock's World Series honour|website=PDC}}</ref> She will make an appearance at the finals. |
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The US leg was moved to 2021 on 1 April 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. |
The US leg was moved to 2021 on 1 April 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. |
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On 8 April 2020, all three Oceanic events were also moved to 2021 for the same reason.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2020/04/08/world-series-oceanic-events-moved-2021|title=World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021|website=PDC}}</ref> |
On 8 April 2020, all three Oceanic events were also moved to 2021 for the same reason.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pdc.tv/news/2020/04/08/world-series-oceanic-events-moved-2021|title=World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021|website=PDC}}</ref> |
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As it stands the World Series of Darts Finals is still scheduled to go ahead on 18-20 September, but with no tournaments before the finals the field will consist of the top 8 in the PDC Order of Merit who are seeded, 12 more invited players and a qualifier to be held in Hildesheim, Germamy on 11 September. |
As it stands the World Series of Darts Finals is still scheduled to go ahead on 18-20 September, but with no tournaments before the finals the field will consist of the top 8 in the PDC Order of Merit who are seeded, 12 more invited players and a qualifier to be held in Hildesheim, Germamy on 11 September. As such the [[Nordic Darts Masters]] will now form part of the 2021 World Series. |
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==Prize money== |
==Prize money== |
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Revision as of 23:43, 5 August 2020
The 2020 World Series of Darts will be a series of televised darts tournaments organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. In 2020, there were set to be 6 World Series events and one finals event, which has this year been moved from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Salzburg, Austria.
Two new venues were due to make their debuts with New York City replacing Las Vegas for the US Darts Masters,[1] and Copenhagen being the venue for the inaugural 2020 Nordic Darts Masters.[2]
The two Australian events were moved to new cities in Wollongong and Townsville.[3]
Fallon Sherrock was set appear at all 6 World Series events as a PDC representative, making her the first woman to participate in any World Series event.[4] She will make an appearance at the finals.
The US leg was moved to 2021 on 1 April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 8 April 2020, all three Oceanic events were also moved to 2021 for the same reason.[5]
As it stands the World Series of Darts Finals is still scheduled to go ahead on 18-20 September, but with no tournaments before the finals the field will consist of the top 8 in the PDC Order of Merit who are seeded, 12 more invited players and a qualifier to be held in Hildesheim, Germamy on 11 September. As such the Nordic Darts Masters will now form part of the 2021 World Series.
Prize money
International events
| Stage | Prize money |
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| Winner | £20,000 |
| Runner-up | £10,000 |
| Semi-finals | £5,000 |
| Quarter-finals | £2,500 |
| First round | £1,250 |
Finals
| Stage | Prize money |
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| Winner | £70,000 |
| Runner-up | £30,000 |
| Semi-finals | £20,000 |
| Quarter-finals | £15,000 |
| Second round | £7,500 |
| First round | £5,000 |
World Series events
| No. | Date | Event | Venue | Champion | Legs | Runner-up | Ref |
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| 1 | 5–6 June | US Masters |  New York City, Hulu Theater
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| 2 | TBC | German Masters |  TBC
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| 3 | 14–15 August | New South Wales Masters |  Wollongong, WIN Entertainment Centre
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Cancelled | [7] | ||
| 4 | 21–22 August | New Zealand Masters |  Hamilton, Claudelands Arena
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Cancelled | [8] | ||
| 5 | 28–29 August | Queensland Masters | Townsville, Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
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Cancelled | [9] | ||
| 6 | 23–24 October | Nordic Masters |  Copenhagen, Forum Copenhagen
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| 7 | 18–20 September | World Series of Darts Finals |  Salzburg, Salzburgarena
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World Series qualifiers
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References
- ^ "World Series of Darts visits New York in 2020". PDC.
- ^ "Nordic Darts Masters joins World Series circuit". PDC.
- ^ "World Series to visit Wollongong & Townsville". PDC.
- ^ "Globe-trotter Sherrock's World Series honour". PDC.
- ^ "World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021". PDC.
- ^ Allen, Dave. "US Darts Masters postponed until 2021". Professional Darts Corporation. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021". PDC.
- ^ "World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021". PDC.
- ^ "World Series' Oceanic events moved to 2021". PDC.
- ^ "Local stars confirmed for Nordic Darts Masters". PDC.