PLUTO TV AND MODUS SUPER SERIES ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF INTERNATIONAL PAIRS, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY FROM 20-25 APRIL IN USA, UK, EUROPE, AND CANADA ON PLUTO TV
12 NATIONS, 24 WORLD-CLASS PLAYERS, ONE TROPHY
THIRD EDITION OF THE NATION-VS-NATION TOURNAMENT SEES SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST PLAYERS AND RISING STARS GO HEAD TO HEAD
London, 10 March 2026 - Pluto TV and Modus Super Series have announced that its record – breaking International Tournament is set to return for a third year, streaming live and exclusively on MODUS Super Series Darts channel between 20-25 April on Pluto TV in USA, UK, Europe, and Canada.
International Pairs 3 will once again bring together pairs of elite darts players from across the globe to compete for the trophy and will deliver unrestricted access to every match for fans worldwide. With 24/7 coverage, fans can follow their team’s journey from opening group play through to the climactic Saturday final.
The 12 nations and 24 players competing in International Pairs 3 were unveiled today during a special 30-minute Launch Show, broadcast live on Pluto TV.
Olivier Jollet, Executive Vice President and General Manager Pluto International, said: ‘Bringing premium, fast‑growing and culturally relevant sports to as many fans as possible is a key focus for Pluto TV. International Pairs 3 proves that world‑class competition can thrive on free streaming — reaching more people and creating bigger moments without a paywall. With two successful editions behind us, we’re excited to return for a third and keep raising the bar.’
Chris Murphy, CEO and Executive Producer, MODUS Super Series, added: "This is the third year of International Pairs and the growth has been remarkable. What started as an exciting experiment has become a cornerstone event in the MODUS calendar, with viewing figures and fan engagement growing year on year. That trajectory is a testament to the calibre of talent we've assembled. The players competing this year – reigning champions defending their title, rising stars, world champions, and legendary figures of the sport – represent the very best of global darts."
For more information about the tournament and competitors, see below.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
- International Pairs is the only dedicated pairs tournament on the MODUS Super Series calendar. It follows the format of a regular MODUS Super Series week, with all 104 matches played in pairs format.
- Teams from twelve nations will compete across the week, with six advancing to the final on Saturday, 25 April. Only one pair can lift the trophy and claim victory for their nation.
- The field features established players, from BDO and WDF World Champions to former PDC Tour Card holders and trailblazer Fallon Sherrock, the first female to win a PDC World Championship match and the first woman to hit a televised 9-darter.
COMPETING NATIONS AND PLAYERS
- Team Ireland (Reigning Champions): John O'Shea, former World Master, and Conor Heneghan, the first player to hit two 9-darters at the Live Lounge, will defend their International Pairs 2 title.
- Team England: Fallon Sherrock, first female PDC World Championship match winner and first woman to achieve a televised 9-darter, and Steve Beaton, 1996 BDO World Champion, compete together for the first time
- Team Wales (Two-Time Runners-Up): Richie Burnett and Kurt Parry return to International Pairs. Parry reached the ADC Championship Tour final in 2025; Burnett is a former BDO World Champion.
- Team Belgium: Brian Raman, former BDO #1 ranked player, and Andy Baetens, 2023 WDF World Champion, both former PDC Tour Card holders via Q-School.
- Team Kenya: Peter Wachiuri, MODUS Super Series weekly finalist and fan favourite, and David Munyua, 2026 PDC World Championship qualifier, represent Kenya as a pair for the first time.
- Team Netherlands: Twin brothers Wesley and Danny van Trijp compete for their nation. Danny van Trijp holds the unique achievement of being the first – and to date only – player to hit a 9-darter on a Saturday night at the Live Lounge, and is a former MODUS Super Series weekly winner.
Additional nations competing include Scotland, Croatia (new to International Pairs), Northern Ireland, Germany, Canada, and USA, each bringing their own exceptional talents to the oche.
International Pairs 3 will stream live and exclusively on Pluto TV's MODUS Super Series Darts channel between 20-25 April 2026 (ADD Specific timing based on each market). For more information on the channel, visit Pluto TV's website.
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