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Motomu Sakai vs Callan Rydz

Motomu Sakai beat Callan Rydz 6-5 in the first round of the World Series of Darts Finals 2026 on Friday 18 September at AFAS Live, Amsterdam. Motomu Sakai goes through to the second round.

Result
WinnerMotomu Sakai
Score6-5 in legs
BeatCallan Rydz
Played
DateFriday 18 September 2026
Start timeThe session started at 6pm UK time. Match 2 of 8, so one of the first on.
TV channelITV4, free to air. Stream free on ITVX
VenueAFAS Live, Amsterdam
RoundFirst round
FormatBest of 11 legs, first to 6
Prize money£5,000 for the loser, the winner is guaranteed £10,000

Previous televised meetings

Motomu Sakai 1, Callan Rydz 0 in 1 televised meeting.

YearEventScoreAverages
2026World Series of Darts Finals6-5 97.4 / 97.0

Who does the winner play next?

The winner plays Jonny Clayton in the second round (Sat 19 Sep, 12pm and 6pm), over best of 19 legs. The full bracket shows how it fits together.

The players

Motomu Sakai

Outside the world top 40.

Callan Rydz

World number 39, England.

£194,000 in ranking prize money over two years.

Other matches on Friday 18 September

In order of play, from 6pm.

Also here: the full World Series of Darts Finals 2026 bracket, the World Series Finals guide, and the darts schedule.

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