Bahrain Darts Masters Kicks Off with Littler vs Lim Headliner

The draw for the Bahrain Darts Masters has been announced, with World Champion Luke Littler set to face off against veteran player Paul Lim in a highly anticipated matchup. This clash of generations will be a highlight of the first round, which also features Gian Van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung, who defeated him in the 2023 World Championship. Other notable matches include Michael van Gerwen versus PDC Asian tour winner Alexis Toylo, and Gerwyn Price against fan favorite Motomu Sakai. The first round will take place on January 15, with the quarter-finals scheduled for the following day. The tournament will be streamed live, with the semi-finals and final to follow. The event marks the beginning of the 2026 World Series of Darts, with Sky Sports providing coverage of the sport's biggest events throughout the year.