The Bahrain Darts Masters will return for its fifth edition on 14 and 15 January 2027. Organizers have selected Terminal 4 by Beyon, located at Exhibition World Bahrain, as the official venue for the professional tournament. This upcoming event continues the series in Bahrain, bringing international competitors to the venue for two days of matches. Exhibition World Bahrain serves as the primary site for the competition, which remains a key fixture in the professional darts calendar. The tournament is officially scheduled for January 14 and 15, 2027, at the Terminal 4 by Beyon facility.
Tournament Format and Participants
The competition structure consists of a field of sixteen players scheduled to compete over the two-day event. Eight international stars will travel to Bahrain to face eight Asian representatives. These participants will compete in matches throughout the event, which is organized by the Professional Darts Corporation in partnership with local authorities. The bracket aims to showcase talent from both global circuits and the Asian region during the tournament at Exhibition World Bahrain. Each of the sixteen entrants will participate in the knockout format as they vie for the title. The inclusion of these representatives ensures a diverse field for the fifth edition of the Bahrain Darts Masters. The event will feature eight international stars and eight Asian representatives, ensuring that the field represents a broad geographic spectrum of professional talent.
History of Tournament Champions
Michael van Gerwen secured the title at the January 2026 final by defeating Gian van Veen with a score of 8-6. This result concluded the fourth edition of the tournament, marking the most recent addition to the event's list of champions. Michael van Gerwen won the January 2026 final by defeating Gian van Veen 8-6, a result that solidified his position in the tournament's history.
Professional darts players have claimed the trophy in each of the four previous installments of the Bahrain Darts Masters. Michael Smith became the inaugural winner of the tournament in 2023. Luke Littler followed with a victory in 2024, while Stephen Bunting earned the title in 2025. Michael van Gerwen holds the current record as the reigning champion following his 2026 performance. Previous winners of the tournament include Michael Smith (2023), Luke Littler (2024), Stephen Bunting (2025), and Michael van Gerwen (2026).
Spectators planning to attend the upcoming competition at Exhibition World Bahrain may purchase tickets through the official channels. Two-day grandstand tickets for the event start at BD16. For those seeking closer proximity to the oche, premium table seating begins at BD32. Two-day grandstand tickets start at BD16, and premium table seating begins at BD32, providing multiple options for fans attending the 2027 event.
