Bahrain Darts Masters 2026- Who will claim the first World Series of Darts Title this year?

A cast of stellar names is due to line up for this prestigious darts tournament in Bahrain in January 2026. This is the first big darts event of 2026 (unless you count the World Championship, which is played to a conclusion on New Years Day every year.) In the following text, we are going to run through some history of the tournament, look at some of the main contenders and give you a final Bahrain Darts Masters 2026 Prediction for the outright winner of the competition. This should help you make up your mind when choosing who to bet on. Most get the darts bug after watching the Worlds at Christmas (I know I do!) So read on for all you need to know.

This tournament is only 3 years old, but it is following in the current trend of bringing sports to the Middle East. The trophy already has 3 illustrious dart names etched into it, with Michael Smith, Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting being the three previous winners. Those 3 players have 3 world titles between them (it could be 4 before the start of the event) and show the high regard the competition is held in by darts professionals.

The event is the first in the 2026 World Series of darts. A set of tournaments that was established by the PDC in 2013 to help spread darts around the world. Points are awarded for your finishing position in the World Series Finals to determine a final winner. With a large prize pot, this has encouraged many of the best darts players to travel to new venues and also seen local players get a game against the best in the business.

 Tournament Format

The tournament is a straight knockout draw from the last 16, the top 4 players are seeded via their world rankings at the start of the competition. In the Bahrain edition, 8 players, made up of the top Asian players, and 2 from Bahrain gain a wild card position in the last 16. This is the same in all local World Series events, allowing regional players a chance to improve their game against stronger oppenents.

 Who are the Bahrain Darts Masters 2026 players to watch out for?

With only the best qualifying for the top 8 of this competition, this always includes a stellar field of the top players. They often enter in top form with the event following closely after the end of the PDC World Championship.

Where to watch the 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters?

The best place to get yourself a Bahrain Darts Masters live stream is on PDCTV where you can gain live coverage in all global regions apart from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In those 3 nations you can watch all the action exclusively on DAZN. The tournament will also be covered live by ITV and ITVX for UK viewers. UK viewers can also stream live on PDCTV as well if they prefer.

Prediction for the Bahrain Darts Masters

Considering how soon this comes after the World Championship, player form is important. But it can also be handy to have had a bit of a break before heading to it. This certainly worked for big Steve Bunting in 2025. I think that Gerwyn Price will fare well at this event, he has a good history, a quieter crowd and having been dumped out early at the Worlds in round 2. However, I can’t see anyone beating either of the Lukes at the moment,and I’m plumping for Humphries to win this one.