Bahrain Darts Masters Set to Thrill as Top Players Face Off in Exciting Ties. The 2026 Bahrain Masters, the first event of the PDC World Series of Darts, is just around the corner and fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups that await.
First up is a mouth-watering tie between 20-year-old sensation Luke Littler and 71-year-old Paul Lim in their best-of-11-legs encounter. This clash of youth against experience promises to be an electrifying contest, with Littler looking to make his mark on the big stage against all odds.
Another highly anticipated match sees Gian van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung, the man who dethroned him at Alexandra Palace in 2023. Leung's stunning comeback from three sets down to win their previous encounter has left many wondering if he can do it again.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen will be looking to maintain his form as he takes on PDC Asian tour winner Alexis Toylo in a best-of-11-legs tie. Van Gerwen, the world number one, is always a force to be reckoned with and fans are eager to see how he fares against this up-and-coming opponent.
The lineup also features Gerwyn Price taking on fan-favourite Motomu Sakai, while Danny Noppert faces off against Basem Mahmood in another intriguing matchup. Nathan Aspinall will look to assert his authority against Lourence Ilagan, and Luke Humphries will be seeking a victory over Abdulla Saeed.
The tournament's quarter-finals stage promises to be just as competitive, with Littler/Lim facing Gerwyn Price/Sakai, Van Gerwen/Toylo battling it out against Stephen Bunting/Azemoto, Humphries/Saeed facing off against Aspinall/Ilagan, and Van Veen/Leung looking to overcome Noppert/Mahmood.
The stage is set for an unforgettable tournament, with the top players competing in a best-of-13-legs semi-finals showdown. The ultimate prize of the Bahrain Masters title hangs in the balance as these world-class darts stars put their skills to the test.
Can anyone stop Littler's rise? Will Van Gerwen continue his dominance, or will new challengers emerge from the ranks? Find out at the 2026 Bahrain Masters, the most anticipated event on the PDC World Series of Darts calendar.
First up is a mouth-watering tie between 20-year-old sensation Luke Littler and 71-year-old Paul Lim in their best-of-11-legs encounter. This clash of youth against experience promises to be an electrifying contest, with Littler looking to make his mark on the big stage against all odds.
Another highly anticipated match sees Gian van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung, the man who dethroned him at Alexandra Palace in 2023. Leung's stunning comeback from three sets down to win their previous encounter has left many wondering if he can do it again.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen will be looking to maintain his form as he takes on PDC Asian tour winner Alexis Toylo in a best-of-11-legs tie. Van Gerwen, the world number one, is always a force to be reckoned with and fans are eager to see how he fares against this up-and-coming opponent.
The lineup also features Gerwyn Price taking on fan-favourite Motomu Sakai, while Danny Noppert faces off against Basem Mahmood in another intriguing matchup. Nathan Aspinall will look to assert his authority against Lourence Ilagan, and Luke Humphries will be seeking a victory over Abdulla Saeed.
The tournament's quarter-finals stage promises to be just as competitive, with Littler/Lim facing Gerwyn Price/Sakai, Van Gerwen/Toylo battling it out against Stephen Bunting/Azemoto, Humphries/Saeed facing off against Aspinall/Ilagan, and Van Veen/Leung looking to overcome Noppert/Mahmood.
The stage is set for an unforgettable tournament, with the top players competing in a best-of-13-legs semi-finals showdown. The ultimate prize of the Bahrain Masters title hangs in the balance as these world-class darts stars put their skills to the test.
Can anyone stop Littler's rise? Will Van Gerwen continue his dominance, or will new challengers emerge from the ranks? Find out at the 2026 Bahrain Masters, the most anticipated event on the PDC World Series of Darts calendar.
and thats what Im talking about! Gian van Veen revenge against Man Lok Leung, that's my match to watch too!!! van Gerwen always a favourite but Alexis Toylo might just give him a run for his money 
It's like the ultimate David vs Goliath story! And Gian van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung... that's gonna be SO intense 
. The way Leung came back from 3 sets down is just MIND-BLOWING, I need to see if he can do it again 
. And Van Gerwen vs Alexis Toylo, oh man! The world number one taking on a PDC Asian tour winner... this is gonna be GOOD 
. Can't wait for the tournament to start and see who's gonna come out on top 
The contrast between these players' ages and experience levels is fascinating, particularly in Littler vs Lim - it's like comparing apples to oranges! Will we see an upset or will the young gun take down the veteran? On the other hand, I'm intrigued by Van Gerwen's matchup against Toylo; can he continue his winning streak or will this up-and-coming player cause some trouble? The quarter-finals stage is shaping up to be a real nail-biter 
. Littler vs Lim is gonna be intense, I love the underdog story – 20 years old taking on 71 and still giving it his all 
, but maybe Toylo can give him a run for his money? 
And van Gerwen's gonna crush Alexis Toylo, no doubt about it 
but what if Leung pulls off another miracle win like last year? 
it's crazy to think that 20-year-old Littler is taking on a legend like Lim in a best-of-11-legs match. and let's be real, Gian van Veen seeking revenge against Man Lok Leung is giving me LIFE 
. The tournament lineup is so predictable 
. Where's the excitement in watching the same players compete against each other? Don't get me wrong, I love darts as much as the next guy, but come on, can't they mix it up a bit? 
. Meanwhile, the real question should be: can Littler actually live up to the hype and beat Paul Lim?