OFFICIAL: Bahrain Darts Masters set to return in 2027 despite uncertainty over Middle East unrest
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The Bahrain Darts Masters will remain on the darts calendar in 2027. For some time, uncertainty surrounded the tournament’s future due to unrest in the Middle East, but it has now been confirmed for 14 and 15 January. Bahrain will once again host the opening event of the World Series of Darts.
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The fifth edition of the Bahrain Darts Masters will once again take place at Terminal 4 by Beyon. Over the two-day event, eight PDC stars will face eight representatives from Asia.
Confirmation of the tournament ends the uncertainty over Bahrain’s place on the World Series calendar. Despite geopolitical tensions in the region, preparations for the 2027 edition can now continue.
The Bahrain Darts Masters has welcomed several big names to its roll of honour in recent years. Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Stephen Bunting are among those who have won the tournament.
The stage of the 2026 Bahrain Darts Masters
The players travelling to Bahrain in January have not yet been announced. The PDC will reveal the eight invited stars and their Asian opponents at a later date.
The Bahrain Darts Masters will once again launch the 2027 World Series of Darts outside Europe. The tournament gives international stars the chance to test themselves against players from the Asian darts scene shortly after the World Darts Championship.
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The Bahrain Darts Masters will return on January 14-15 to kick off the 2027 World Series of Darts, with tickets now on sale. 👉 https://t.co/ZPrFpfmJAY https://t.co/r8coqRUyr6
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Kieran WoodDarts Journalist
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He contributes to DartsNews.com, where he covers professional darts through news, match reports, analysis, and live coverage across the PDC calendar and major tournaments.
A key part of his work is on-site reporting from leading events. Kieran has covered the PDC World Darts Championship in person, reporting daily from the venue and providing first-hand insight from the tournament. During his coverage, he has conducted interviews with leading players including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price.
He is also one of the leading voices of the English-language Dartsnews Podcast, contributing regular analysis and discussion on developments across the professional darts circuit.
In his reporting, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles when new, verified information becomes available.
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