Bahrain Darts Masters: Updates and Quarter-Final Schedule

Get the latest updates from the Bahrain Darts Masters, where reigning world champion Luke Littler aims to kickstart his 2026 campaign with a win, while Stephen Bunting seeks to retain his title. All eight top PDC players have advanced to the final day after securing victories in their first-round matches. Littler and world No 2 Luke Humphries delivered impressive performances against Paul Lim and Abdulla Saeed, respectively. Littler, competing in his first match since retaining the Sid Waddell Trophy, averaged over 106 and achieved a remarkable 170 checkout during his 6-1 win. Meanwhile, Humphries dominated Saeed, winning in straight legs. Stephen Bunting initiated his title defense with a convincing win over Ryusei Azemoto, setting up a quarter-final match against Michael van Gerwen. Littler will face Gerwyn Price in the last eight after the Welshman defeated Motomu Sakai. The 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters will conclude on Friday with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, starting from 1600 GMT. Thursday's first round results (best of 11 legs): Gerwyn Price 6-4 Motomu Sakai Gian van Veen 6-2 Man Lok Leung Danny Noppert 6-1 Basem Mahmood Nathan Aspinall 6-4 Lourence Ilagan Luke Humphries 6-0 Abdulla Saeed Luke Littler 6-1 Paul Lim Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Alexis Toylo Stephen Bunting 6-2 Ryusei Azemoto Friday's quarter-finals (best of 11 legs), starting at 4:15 pm UK time: Luke Littler v Gerwyn Price Michael van Gerwen v Stephen Bunting Luke Humphries v Nathan Aspinall Gian van Veen v Danny Noppert Stream darts and other sports without a contract. Bahrain Darts Masters: Latest News Littler dominates Lim in Bahrain return When is darts next live on Sky Sports? Semi-finals (best of 13 legs): Littler/Price v Van Gerwen/Bunting Humphries/Aspinall v Van Veen/Noppert Final (best of 15 legs) Sky Sports will be the home of the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts, and more. Stream darts and other top sports without a contract.