Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026: FAQ
19 January – 20 January 2026 · Global Theatre, Riad, Saudi-Arabien
FAQ
When and where did the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026 take place?
The tournament was held from 19 to 20 January 2026 at the Global Theatre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was the first ever PDC tournament in Saudi Arabia and the second event of the 2026 World Series of Darts.
Who won the darts tournament in Riyadh 2026?
Luke Littler won the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an 8–5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final. It was Littler's fifth World Series title, claimed a day before his 19th birthday.
How much was the prize money at the Saudi Masters 2026?
The total prize fund was £100,000. 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. The prize money does not count towards the PDC Order of Merit, but there were points for the World Series of Darts Order of Merit.
What was the Riyadh Season Bullseye all about?
The PDC offered a bonus of 0,000 (£74,700) for a nine-dart finish. The player could have doubled that amount to 0,000 (£149,400) with an extra dart at the Bullseye – the Riyadh Season Bullseye. No nine-darter was thrown at the tournament.
What format was played at the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters?
16 players competed in a knockout format. The first round and quarter-finals were played over the best of 11 legs, the semi-finals over the best of 13 legs and the final over the best of 15 legs.
How did players qualify for the Saudi Masters in Riyadh?
Eight invited PDC representatives faced the top eight players from the 2025 PDC Asian Tour Order of Merit. The 16-player field was announced on 7 January 2026; Nitin Kumar came in for Paolo Nebrida, who had fallen ill. No player from Saudi Arabia took part.
Where was the Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters shown on TV and stream?
In Germany, Austria and Switzerland DAZN showed the tournament, and it was also available free of charge on the DAZN Darts X Pluto TV channel. In the UK it was broadcast by ITV4 and ITVX, and outside the German-speaking region it was also available via PDCTV; other broadcasters included Viaplay, VTM, Nova, Fox Sports and BeIN Sports.
Will the Darts Masters in Saudi Arabia be held again in 2027?
The contract with Saudi Arabia was initially agreed for one year only. Whether the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2027 will again be part of the World Series calendar is currently open.