2026 U.S. Darts Masters Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: van Veen kicks off debut with a win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.James Wade was averaging around 110 in the opening few legs, but his standard dropped quite a bit after that. He finished with an average of 82.51, which was enough to win the game 6-3, since Adam Sevada only averaged 77.29 and was 3/18 on doubles.The Sporting News is reporting from New York City for Day 1 of the 2026 U.S. Darts Masters.Day 1 will feature 16 players looking to advance to the quarterfinals on Friday night, including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen and others.2026 U.S. Darts Masters Day 1 schedule & resultsThursday night's session consists of the first round.MORE:2026 U.S. Darts Masters: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explainedFirst round (first to 6 legs)MatchDateTime (local)Score(3)Gian van Veen vs. Fred KruegerThurs., June 257:15 p.m.6-1(4)Gerwyn Price vs. Brayden HallThurs., June 257:45 p.m.6-4James Wade vs. Adam SevadaThurs., June 258:15 p.m.6-3Josh Rock vs. Jim LongThurs., June 258:45 p.m.(1) Luke Littler vs. David CameronThurs., June 259:15 p.m.(2) Luke Humphries vs. Leonard GatesThurs., June 259:45 p.m.Jonny Clayton vs. Gary MawsonThurs., June 2510:15 p.m.Stephen Bunting vs. Alex SpellmanThurs., June 2510:45 p.m.MORE:Explaining the significance of the World Series of DartsBracketHere is the bracket for the quarterfinals on Day 2.Luke Littler/David Cameron vs. Josh Rock/Jim LongGerwyn Pricevs. James WadeLuke Humphries/Leonard Gates vs. Stephen Bunting/Alex SpellmanGian van Veen vs. Jonny Clayton/Gary MawsonMore Darts articles:2026 U.S. Darts Masters qualifiers: Michael van Gerwen to miss eventLuke Littler contract details: Teenage phenom signs richest endorsement deal in darts historyHow much prize money did Luke Littler earn in the 2026 Premier League of Darts season?Every Premier League Darts play-off night 9-darter: From Luke Littler to Phil Taylor