2026 Bahrain Darts Masters: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explained

Alex Walsh

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PDC

After almost two weeks off after the 2026 PDC WC, darts return, as 16 players head to Bahrain for the first World Series of Darts event in 2026.

16 familiar names will take the stage, with eight being PDC representatives and eight being Bahrain qualifiers/Asian circuit players.

What to know about the Bahrain Darts Masters

Let's take a look at some of the specifics of the tournament.

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2026 Bahrain Darts Masters Draw

*The draw will be updated after it takes place in the coming days

MatchDateTime (local)
TBDThurs., Jan. 157:15 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 157:45 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 158:15 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 158:45 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 159:15 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 159:45 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 1510:15 p.m.
TBDThurs., Jan. 1510:45 p.m.

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Prize Money

*Via Wikipedia

Position (no. Of players)Prize money
(Total: £100,000)
Winner(1)£30,000
Runner-up(1)£16,000
Semi-finalists(2)£10,000
Quarter-finalists(4)£5,000
First round(8)£1,750

Format

Each PDC representative was matched up with an Asian qualifier for the round of 16 on Thursday.

The eight winners will advance and play in the quarterfinals on Friday night.

The semifinals and final follow the quarterfinal round on Friday night.

The round of 16 and quarterfinal round matches will be best of 11 legs.

The semifinal round games are best of 13 legs, and the final to crown the winner will be a best of 15 game.

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