DARTS – A star-studded cast is taking shape for the 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters.
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, together with CBX and The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), announced yesterday the first five players for the highly-anticipated event, taking place on January 15 and 16 next year at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB).
Current world champion and global star Luke Littler is set to return to the kingdom, whilst English darts legend Stephen Bunting will be defending his Bahrain Darts Masters title.
They are to be joined by three other former world champions, namely three-time winner “Mighty” Michael van Gerwen from the Netherlands, 2021 world champion “The Iceman” Gerwyn Price from Wales, and 2024 world champion “Cool Hand” Luke Humphries from England.
The 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters is organised by BIC, The PDC, and sports promoter CBX, and it is supported by Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
It will be the first event after the 2025-26 World Darts Championship – which is underway in London – and it will also kick off next year’s PDC World Series of Darts, making for an occasion that will be watched by millions from around the world.
Littler is confirmed to return to Bahrain where he won his first senior title in 2024 – also hitting a perfect nine-dart finish on his way to victory.
Since then, Littler has become a household name around the globe, winning last year’s world championship alongside 2025 triumphs in the World Matchplay, UK Open, and Grand Slam of Darts.
Along with Bunting, van Gerwen, Price, and Humphries, all five players have become firm fan favourites in Bahrain, with Bunting winning on his debut earlier this year.
Price and Humpries both return for the fourth consecutive year, whilst Gerwen made his debut in 2024, when he reached the final.
They are amongst the eight PDC greats who will be taking on some of the best from across the continent, including two representatives from Bahrain, over the two nights of the hugely popular event, which is just about a month away.
Tickets for next year’s Bahrain Darts Masters are selling fast, and fans wishing to be a part of the grand occasion must purchase their seats at the earliest to avoid missing out.
Following the tremendous response to BIC’s Early Bird offer, the front section of Premium seating at EWB has already completely sold out, with limited table availability elsewhere.
For the first time ever, grandstand seating is also available for the Bahrain Darts Masters.
Tickets for both days in the Bahrain Darts Masters Grandstand are BD25 apiece, while limited Premium seats are available from BD50 each for the two days.
There is also a VIP package on offer, starting from BD180 apiece, which is inclusive of food and beverages for both days.
All ticket options are available online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.
The game of darts has become an international phenomenon in recent years, and in the kingdom the Bahrain Darts Masters has grown tremendously over the past three seasons it has been held.
The event has been moved to EWB to be able to accommodate the massive crowd expected, and the venue will be transformed into Bahrain’s answer to the iconic Alexandra Palace.
Fans will be treated to an incredible atmosphere, with fancy dress, themed activations, and a wide range of food and beverage options as ‘Sport’s Biggest Party’ brings its unique flavour to Bahrain.
For more information on the 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters or other events and activities at BIC, visit bahraingp.com, call the BIC Hotline, or follow the circuit’s official social media channels.
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