Bahrain Darts Masters 2026: Schedule and Latest Results

The Bahrain Darts Masters has kicked off the 2026 World Series of Darts, with Luke Littler, Gian Van Veen, and Luke Humphries discovering their first-round opponents. World champion Littler is set to face off against 71-year-old Paul Lim in a highly anticipated match that pits youth against experience. Meanwhile, second seed Gian Van Veen seeks revenge against Hong Kong's Man Lok Leung, who previously defeated Van Veen at Alexandra Palace in 2023. Other notable matches include Michael van Gerwen vs PDC Asian tour winner Alexis Toylo, Gerwyn Price vs fan favorite Motomu Sakai, and Humphries vs Bahrain's Abdulla Saeed. Reigning champion Stephen Bunting will face two-time World Championship qualifier Ryusei Azemoto. The first round takes place on Thursday, January 15, with the quarter-finals scheduled for Friday, January 16. The semi-finals and final will follow, with the final being a best-of-15-legs match. The event will be streamed live on Sky Sports, the home of the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts, and more.