A-Z Travel Guide - Everything You Need to Prepare for NDA Team Dart 2026
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Celebrate the 40th anniversary for NDA Team Dart this coming May! Are you looking to participate in the event or support your fellow darts players? Look no further — we got all the event details and dates, hotel and flight information, and even travel tips right here to make your trip smooth and seamless.
WHAT IS NDA TEAM DART?
Since 1986, the National Dart Association has brought the benefits of organized league play from other sports to the world of darts with NDA Team Dart, the world's largest international soft tip dart tournament competition. Hundreds of dart players flock to Las Vegas every year for a chance at the grand prize, with tons of separate events to choose from, like teams, singles, cricket brackets, and more.
If you're looking to attend the 2026 NDA Team Dart, here are all of the event details below to know where and when the event will be held:
| EVENT VENUE | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
| EVENT DATES | Thursday, May 7 — Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
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WHERE TO WATCH |
USA Darts Production & National Dart Association Facebook Page |
Below is the full event schedule for all NDA Team Dart events from May 7 to May 13. Take note of the times of the events you'll be participating in so you don't miss out on these important dates.
| Thursday, May 7 | |
| 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. |
Player Pool Party International Walkthrough |
| Friday, May 8 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team 01 Round 1 – All Levels Doubles 01 – All Levels Pink Ladies Event: Doubles 01 |
| Saturday, May 9 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team 01 Bracket Day 1 – Master Finals Referee Certification Course Doubles Cricket – All Levels |
| Sunday, May 10 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team 01 Finals International Challenge Singles 01 – All Levels |
| Monday, May 11 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team Cricket Round 1 – All Levels Singles Cricket – All Levels |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team Cricket Bracket Day 1 – Master Finals Mixed Triples Combo – All Levels Senior Singles Combo |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |
| 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. |
NDA Registration Desk / Tournament Hall Open Team Cricket Finals Mixed Doubles Combo – All Levels |
NDA Know the Rules Testing
Do you often find yourself arguing over the tournament rules during league nights? Avoid all the hassle with the NDA Team Dart Know the Rules Testing Day on Thursday, May 7th at 5:00pm for players who want to learn more about the NDA's official play rules.
Here's how it'll work: You'll take an open-book test that covers all of the rules of electronic darts, costing $10 for members and $25 for non-members.
Once you submit your test for scoring, either via NDA's website, mail, or the day of NDA Team Dart, you can become a Top Flite Member if you pass with 75% or higher! You'll also receive a certificate and a fancy pin of recognition for your heartfelt dedication to knowing the rules.
Once you've passed the test, you're also eligible to become a darts referee for NDA Team Dart if you're interested in enforcing those rules. It costs $50 to register, plus materials and handling charges. The official Referee Certification Class takes place on Saturday, May 9th at 2:30pm.
Fill out your registration form below for the Know the Rules Test, found on the official NDA Darts website:
Pink Ladies Dart League
Pink Ladies Dart League is teaming up with NDA Team Dart for a ladies-only special event on Friday evening, May 8th. Not only does this event promote a women-first space for darts, but it also spreads awareness and support for breast cancer. All proceeds raised during the Pink Ladies event will be directed towards the Pink Ladies Dart League.
This event is a Doubles 01 open-in, open-out competition. Ladies with a PPD (points per dart) up to 55 can participate in this event at the regular level, and players over 55 PPD will be placed in a Master level to even the playing ground.
We've made tons of jersey designs and L-Style dart flights for the Pink Ladies events! Check out our current designs below to show your support for women in darts and breast cancer awareness:
WHO CAN COMPETE?
In order to be eligible to compete in the 2026 NDA Team Dart events, you must check off all of the prerequisites for tournament players as dictated by the NDA team. Violations of any of the following requirements will void your entry, so make sure to double-check your eligibility before anything else.
All tournament players must:
Be at least 18 years of age and compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. You must be 21+ to cash prize vouchers on-site.
Be sanctioned by the NDA for the 2025-2026 Membership Year and play in leagues run by an NDA Charter Holder in good standing. Compete during regular league play on qualified machines owned and operated by an NDA charter.
Have played a minimum of 96 league games between March 1st, 2025, and March 6th, 2026. Qualifying games must be obtained in no less than 8 separate weeks of league play.
Be entered in the tournament by the NDA Charter Holder on whose machines they have completed the minimum game requirements.
Have an NDA player skill rating using the PPD (points per dart) and/or MPR (marks per round) rating systems for the event in which they are entered. These performance ratings require a player to compete in 24 games in a single season for that event.
For a full, in-depth breakdown of all eligibility rules and conditions for the 2026 NDA Team Dart event, please review the NDA Darts website. Keep reading to find out how to register for the event!
NDA TEAM DART: A-Z Travel Guide
Traveling for any major darts event can be overwhelming with so many tasks to keep track of, but we made it easy for you. Follow our A-Z Travel Guide for tips on hotel deals, flight information, and extra travel tips to make the most of your time in Las Vegas.
Step 1: Paying Your Entry Fees
First things first, you'll need to pay your entry fees for NDA Team Dart, depending on your player status and which events you'll be competing in. You can view the chart to the left for a full breakdown of all entree fees.
Each player will need to complete a registration form as well, to be submitted alongside the NDA Team Dart entry fees to their operator or league coordinator. If you're playing on a team, whether it's doubles or triples, only one form per team needs to be filled out.
Ensure that your NDA Team Dart registration form includes your name, NDA Sanction number, and contact information, plus any teammates' information if applicable.
Click the button below to print out your registration form, and don't forget to contact your league coordinator to complete your registration process.
Step 2: Booking Your Hotel
The best hotel to stay at for your NDA Team Dart trip is, without a doubt, the Westgate Las Vegas hotel. Staying in the same hotel as the tournament will cut out all the unnecessary travel inbetween.
Aside from the NDA Team Dart tournament, enjoy all the amenities the Westgate hotel has to offer. Including a spa and salon, pickleball courts, a gym, an arcade for kids, and free parking, this hotel has everything you need for an absolutely luxurious stay.
The Las Vegas Strip is only one block away, and Downtown is a short drive away too, so take advantage of the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus service if you're not too exhausted from NDA Team Dart.
NDA Team Dart has a promotion running with the Westgate Las Vegas hotel, where you can guarantee your reservation at only $95 a night (plus taxes and fees)! Use the discount code: SNDA6R to book your room at the special rate before the deadline on April 9th.
Step 3: Booking Your Flight
Booking your flight for NDA Team Dart is easy with the Westjet Airlines promotion for travel between Canada and the US for Team Dart players. The discounts below apply to the base fares for flight tickets:
- 2% Off Economy
- 5% Off EconoFlex
- 10% Off Premium
To qualify for this special deal, you must adhere to the following rules:
- The flight booking must have Las Vegas, NV as the destination.
- Your booking must be between the travel period starting on April 30th and ending on May 20th.
No discounts will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
Use the discount code: 1I0R9LI to claim your offer today on the WestJet website only. Tap the button below to book your flights:
Dress Code: Do's and Don'ts
Like most darts tournaments, all participating players are required to follow the NDA Team Dart dress code. These rules are set in place to promote a professional image and uphold the 40-year-long tradition of Team Dart. Players dressed in non-compliant attire may be turned away at the event or prohibited from competing, so make sure to pack the appropriate clothing before your trip.
According to the NDA Team Dart website, here are some guidelines you can follow to dress appropriately:
NDA Team Dart Jerseys are recommended.
Players must have a clean and neat appearance.
All shirts must have sleeves. Tank tops or sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
Shorts cannot have cut-offs or ragged-edge hems, including distressed jeans.
Shoes must be worn at all times in the venue. Sandals, flip-flops, and open-toed shoes are allowed.
Logos or words depicting non-manufacturer sponsor dart equipment are not allowed. You will be asked to change your shirt as covering up the words is not allowed.
Shirts similar to the NDA's Official Referee apparel are not allowed on the tournament floor.
Teams must wear identical jerseys for all teammates with matching colors, sleeves, and logos on the front and back. Differing player names and/or numbers on otherwise identical jerseys are allowed. All other dress code rules apply.
Any player not in the proper attire will have a 15-minute grace period to make the necessary change. If a player needs to be told a second time, there will be no grace period.
Play it safe for NDA Team Dart by purchasing an official jersey straight from our sister apparel company, Magic Wear. We'll also have a booth available at the event, so you can buy the official Team Dart jersey or the Pink Ladies jersey there. Discount Custom Apparel, a local Las Vegas t-shirt company, will also be selling dress code-compliant jerseys at the venue hall.
You can also shop the NDA Team Dart jersey directly on A-Z Darts or head over to the Magic Wear website to select your size. These designs are ready to ship, so order ahead of time to have the right gear before your trip:
List of Prohibited Items
Aside from the bag policy, there are a few additional prohibited items you should know about prior to your trip to NDA Team Dart. The following items are not allowed on the tournament floor at any time:
- No outside beverages.
- No outside food.
- No mugs.
- No coolers.
- No vaping or e-cigarettes.
- No weapons.
- No pets.
Food and beverages purchased inside the tournament hall in the Westgate hotel are allowed, however. During NDA Team Dart event hours, you'll have the typical darts tournament rotating food options in chafers right outside the venue, like chicken tenders, pizza, burgers, salads, chips, etc.
Aside from prohibited items, flash photography and audible distractions (including watching videos, phone calls, whistling, etc.) are not allowed during the NDA Team Dart tournament. Service dogs are allowed, but you must contact NDA's tournament staff at info@nda.com or 800-808-9884 at least one week in advance of the event. Players found in violation of the same rule repeatedly will be asked to leave the event and will only receive two warnings.
Clear Bag Policy
Only clear bags no bigger than 12" x 12" x 6" are allowed at NDA Team Dart. To address safety concerns, clear bags allow the security team at NDA Team Dart to quickly view the contents of a bag as the security line moves.
- Cross-body bags, purses, backpacks, and diaper bags are not allowed at the event.
- Players may bring their dart cases to NDA Team Dart, but all dart cases must be opened and visually inspected by security to check for prohibited items.
- Your bags are also potentially subject to inspection by tournament referees at any time during the event.
We sell clear bags that are compliant with the NDA Team Dart bag policy on our website, so you can purchase one ahead of the tournament. It measures 12 by 12 inches and features drawstrings so you can carry it around the venue as a backpack. Get your own here:
A-Z Darts Booth
Short on soft tip darts supplies? Don't worry! We'll be at NDA Team Dart this year with our own A-Z Darts booth, so stop by to grab whatever you need from our vast collection of soft tip darts, flights, shafts, and more.
Magic Wear Booth
Looking for official NDA Team Dart event apparel or need matching jerseys for the Team events? Head on over to the Magic Wear Sports Apparel booth to grab fully dye sublimated jerseys and accessories.
More Travel Tips
Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps — you'll never find yourself bored in Vegas! Here are some of our personal favorite activities from our previous travels to Las Vegas, including some familiar ones from our Las Vegas Open blog. Try these out in your free time after NDA Team Dart.
Inside The Hotel
Playing darts for 7 days in a row at NDA Team Dart can exhaust your energy, so take it easy by enjoying your meals inside the Westgate hotel at one of the plentiful options of restaurants. Here's a list of our personal recommendations:
Breakfast
Get your day started with some morning coffee and breakfast at one of the classic Westgate spots right before NDA Team Dart starts. Sid's Cafe offers the typical average diner food, but the prices are a bit elevated compared to other options.
If you just need a quick meal, Fortuna serves Starbucks Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and salads right across from the hotel check-in area.
Lunch
Our absolute favorite lunch spot inside the Westgate hotel for a meal inbetween NDA Team Dart events is the Drafts Sports Bar & Grill.
They have everything you need for a classic bar experience, like burgers, wings, appetizers, and of course, sports. Place a bet, grab a drink, and let loose before your big events.
Dinner
Dinner is the biggest meal of the day, and the number of restaurants available inside the Westgate hotel is endless. Let's break it down by which restaurants need a reservation and which places accept walk-ins.
Reservation Recommended:
FRESCO Italiano and the EDGE Steakhouse are two very popular dinner choices at the Westgate hotel, serving a vast number of tourists. You'll need to make reservations for these places, even on weekdays, as these restaurants are incredibly busy every day. Here's the contact information for each restaurant so you can call to make a reservation:
- EDGE Steakhouse: (702) 732-5277
- FRESCO Italiano: (702) 732-5276
No Reservation Needed:
Silk Road Asian Bistro, RIKKI TIKI Sushi, and Benihana all accept walk-ins with varying wait times, depending on when you arrive. They're all located in the same village area inside the Westgate, so you can't miss them — just let the hostess know which dining option you're interested in out of the three.
Keep in mind that RIKKI TIKI Sushi is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but the other two are available all week.
We honestly highly recommend that NDA Team Dart players skip Benihana, even though the food is excellent, as the establishment is severely understaffed. Our team has experienced 2+ hour wait times for food throughout the meal.
Outside Food
Since you'll be staying so close to all of the major Las Vegas attractions and the Strip, you're a short distance away from great food options outside of the NDA Team Dart venue. All of these spots are within walking distance or a short car ride, or great DoorDash options if you don't want to go out.
BREAKFAST
Only a mile away or less from the Westgate hotel are two of our favorite breakfast spots: the Peppermill Restaurant and Siegel's Bagelmania.
The Peppermill Restaurant doesn't take reservations, so get there right at opening time to secure a table for you and your party. It's a great retro joint with all the favorite American breakfast classics.
Siegel's Bagelmania is a fun, walkable option for breakfast or lunch, where you can sit down and eat or utilize the to-go counter.
LUNCH
Order an Uber or get in your rental car for these lunch options, as they're a little bit further away, but offer delicious food for hungry NDA Team Dart goers.
The closest restaurant is Tacos El Gordo, only a 13-minute walk away. This taco spot is well-known amongst locals and tourists alike, making it a bustling location best for lunchtime.
Crack Shack is your absolute go-to for all things chicken, especially chicken sandwiches and fried chicken. Soulbelly BBQ is perfect for all-around fun with an American barbecue menu and live music.
DINNER
Dinner has even more options and more variety outside of the NDA Team Dart venue.
Yardbird specializes in new Southern-style cooking with a large cocktail menu, while Herbs & Rye is an upscale dining experience that focuses on traditional cocktail culture and old-fashioned eats.
Try something new by going out for Gen Korean BBQ for dinner — typically an all-you-can-eat experience where you cook everything at your table. Servers will manage your endless meat orders and help you cook the different cuts if Korean BBQ is out of your usual comfort zone.
Zio's, Eataly, and La Pizza & La Pasta are all great Italian food options as well, with iconic foods like pasta, pizza, and gelato.
NDA TEAM DART MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Every year, our team has the amazing privilege of capturing match highlights and exclusive interviews with players from all NDA Team Dart events. Here are some of the top clips from previous years, straight from our USA Darts channel:
PERFECT LEG OF CRICKET
Watch in awe as Ricardo Perez from Spain showcases his incredible skill and precision in this stunning display of cricket darts MASTERY during the annual 2025 NDA Team Dart in Las Vegas! A perfect game of cricket darts is incredibly difficult to pull off as you must score 1 triple for each number from 15 to 20, plus 1 double bull and 1 single bull — all totaling 8 darts.
Event Finals
With so many events played at NDA Team Dart, there's a huge variety of match highlights to pick from. We've compiled some of the best event finals highlights for you to watch from the previous years' events, so watch them below to relive the excitement:
Garrett Rakowski faces off against Ricardo Perez in the Final of the Elite Singles Cricket event at NDA Team Dart 2025!
Ricardo Perez and Jose Justicia battle Caleb Hunter and Ram Guevara for the Title of the Masters Doubles Cricket event at NDA Team Dart 2025.
The international events at NDA Team Dart are just as exhilarating as the local competitors' matches. Watch as Team USA takes on Team Germany in the Final of the Men's International Challenge from last year's event.
In this video, watch how the Women's International Challenge from the 2025 NDA Team Dart went down between Team USA and Team Germany.
Moving on to the Final Elites Singles 501 event, Brandon Perez faces off against Matthias Ketterer for first place. To become an NDA Team Dart Elite, you must qualify with at least a 39 PPD and 4.2 MPR.
Ricardo Perez and Jose Justicia return to challenge Steve Hilger and Garrett Rakowski, a Winmau-sponsored American darts player, in the Final of the Masters Doubles 501 event at NDA Team Dart 2025.
Watch Kris Grimal versus Stefanie Rennoch in the Final of the Masters Singles 501 event at NDA Team Dart last year.
Rewatch the excitement of team events with the DSAB 1 versus Milwaukee Monstahs showdown in the Final of the Masters Team 501 of 2025 NDA Team Dart.
Event Extras
Take a glimpse into NDA Team Dart extracurriculars with our event extras, like parties, promotions, and challenges. NDA Team Dart is so much more than just throwing darts, so experience the fun from home, right on your screen with these videos.
Look back at the 2025 NDA Team Dart with the old official promotion video with great footage, closeups, and action straight from the Westgate Casino and Resort in Las Vegas.
The International Challenge Parade certainly was a special moment for all who attended. Relive the moment Team Canada, Germany, Spain, and Team USA were announced and introduced at Thursday's Pool Party.
Step into the thrilling world of soft tip darts with NDA Team Dart's annual tournament of 3,400+ players each year! Get an exclusive look at the tournament floor in the Westgate Casino (Las Vegas), where players gather to showcase their skills and compete for top prizes.
Event Extras
Our favorite way of making the most of every NDA Team Dart trip is by creating tons of extra content for you, our viewers, to enjoy! Goofing off in our free time is kind of our specialty, and we know you love watching it too. Check out our shenanigans from last year below:
If you've watched any USA Darts livestream, you already know the stream masters Nick Dichiria and Will Stuart. It's a rare sight to see these two playing darts instead of talking about it. Enjoy a showdown between these two USA Darts commentators in a best-of-5-leg battle.
Your favorite USA Darts crew battle it out over a game of mini golf in Las Vegas, NV. What's a friendly game without stakes? We decided the loser of this challenge had to recreate a music video chosen by the winner. Who will be victorious, and who will be the one taking the punishment? Watch till the end to find out and enjoy the song!
USA Darts on Youtube
Wanna watch more dart matches and interviews from previous NDA Team Dart events? You can catch all of the NDA action over on the official National Dart Association Facebook page, or watch all our live streams on our very own live streaming platform, USA Darts on Youtube, where we showcase America's best in our head-to-head matches and tournaments playlists.
Final Thoughts
That concludes our A-Z Travel Guide for the NDA Team Dart! We hope this guide was helpful in planning your trip. NDA Team Dart is one of our biggest events of the year, so we hope to see you there!
