Bahrain Darts Masters Kicks Off with Littler vs Lim Showdown

The 2026 World Series of Darts commences with the Bahrain Darts Masters, featuring high-profile matchups in the first round. Reigning world champion Luke Littler is set to face off against veteran player Paul Lim, highlighting a clash between youthful energy and seasoned experience. Other notable matches include Gian Van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung, who defeated him at the Alexandra Palace in 2023, and Michael van Gerwen facing PDC Asian tour winner Alexis Toylo. The tournament will also see Gerwyn Price take on fan favorite Motomu Sakai and Luke Humphries face Bahrain's Abdulla Saeed. The first round is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, in a best-of-11-legs format. The quarter-finals will follow on Friday, January 16, with the semi-finals and final taking place in the subsequent rounds.