The thrilling world of professional darts is expanding its global reach in the most exciting way possible! This January, fans across the Middle East will be treated to world-class darts action as the 2026 World Series brings together international superstars and talented Asian representatives for two spectacular tournaments.

Fresh off his remarkable second world championship victory, the sensational Luke Littler will return to Bahrain, where he made a winning debut in 2024. The young Warrington star has captured hearts worldwide with his incredible talent and infectious enthusiasm for the sport, and he's ready to dazzle audiences once again.

Littler will be joined by an impressive lineup of darting excellence, including former world champion Luke Humphries and the talented Gian van Veen, who recently impressed fans with his journey to the world championship final. The legendary Michael van Gerwen, the most decorated player in World Series history, will bring his championship pedigree to both events, promising unforgettable matches.

The Bahrain Darts Masters, now in its exciting fourth edition, takes place January 15-16 at Exhibition World. Defending champion Stephen Bunting returns to defend his title, while fan favorites Danny Noppert, Nathan Aspinall, and 2021 world champion Gerwyn Price round out the stellar PDC lineup.

What makes these tournaments truly special is their celebration of darts' growing global appeal. Eight talented Asian representatives will compete alongside the international stars, showcasing the sport's expanding reach across the continent. Filipino standouts Alexis Toylo and Lourence Ilagan headline the Asian contingent, joined by Japanese players Motomu Sakai and Ryusei Azemoto, Singapore's beloved icon Paul Lim, and Hong Kong's Man Lok Leung.

Local heroes Abdulla Saeed and Basem Mahmood earned their spots through December's Bahrain Qualifiers, giving home fans wonderful representatives to cheer for in this international showcase.

The excitement continues with a historic first as darts visits Saudi Arabia for the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters on January 19-20. Taking place at the Global Theater in Riyadh as part of the celebrated Riyadh Season, this groundbreaking event marks another milestone in the sport's international journey.

The Saudi Arabia tournament will feature the same eight PDC superstars competing against the top eight players from the 2025 PDC Asian Tour rankings, including Filipino trailblazer Paolo Nebrida and Japan's accomplished Tomoya Goto.

These tournaments represent more than just competitive darts—they're a celebration of cultural exchange, sporting excellence, and the universal appeal of this beloved sport. By bringing together players from different continents and backgrounds, the World Series of Darts demonstrates how sport can unite people across borders and create unforgettable moments.

Fans worldwide can look forward to witnessing precision, passion, and world-class sportsmanship as these talented athletes compete on darts' grandest international stage. It's a wonderful time for the sport and its growing global community!