Bahrain Darts Masters 2026: FAQ
15 January – 16 January 2026 · Exhibition World Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain
FAQ
When and where did the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026 take place?
The tournament was held from 15 to 16 January 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. It was the fourth edition and the opening event of the World Series of Darts 2026.
Who won the Bahrain Masters 2026?
Michael van Gerwen won the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026 with an 8-6 win over Gian van Veen in the final. It was his first title in Bahrain and his 17th World Series title.
How did defending champion Stephen Bunting fare?
Stephen Bunting, who had won the Bahrain Darts Masters 2025 with an 8-4 win over Gerwyn Price in the final, went out in the quarter-finals in 2026, losing 4-6 to Michael van Gerwen.
How much prize money was on offer at the Darts Masters in Bahrain 2026?
A total of £100,000 was paid out at the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026. The winner received £30,000, the runner-up £16,000, the semi-finalists £10,000 each, the quarter-finalists £5,000 each and the players knocked out in the first round £1,750 each.
What format was played at the darts tournament in Bahrain?
16 players competed in a straight knockout format. The first round and quarter-finals at the Bahrain Darts Masters were played as best of 11 legs, the semi-finals as best of 13 legs and the final as best of 15 legs.
Where was the Bahrain Masters 2026 shown on TV and stream?
In the UK, coverage aired on ITV4 and ITVX, and in German-speaking countries on DAZN as well as free of charge on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV channel. Outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the Bahrain Darts Masters was also available on the PDC streaming service PDCTV; other partners included Viaplay, VTM, Nova, Network 4, Fox Sports, Sky Sport (NZ), FanDuel TV Extra, BeIN Sports and Arena Sport.
How do you qualify for the Darts Masters in Bahrain?
At the Bahrain Darts Masters, eight places go to PDC representatives (the top 4 of the PDC World Ranking plus four wildcards) and eight places to Asian representatives. In 2026 these included six invited players as well as the two Bahrainis Abdulla Saeed and Basem Mahmood, who came through a national qualifying event in December 2025.
Does the prize money count towards the PDC world ranking?
No. As this is an invitational event, the prize money won does not count towards the PDC World Ranking. Points are awarded for the World Series of Darts Order of Merit, however – 12 points for the winner, 8 for the runner-up, 5 for the semi-finalists, 3 for the quarter-finalists and 1 point for the first round.