All you need to know about the first-ever Saudi Arabia Darts Masters
Riyadh makes history with the first-ever Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, part of the World Series of Darts, taking place on January 19 and 20
Love watching darts? You’re not alone, especially if you enjoy a sport that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about skill.
On Monday January 19 and Tuesday January 20, fans in the Kingdom get to experience that energy firsthand at the Global Theatre in Boulevard City, as the inaugural Riyadh Season Saudi Arabia Darts Masters begins, with the game’s biggest names stepping up to the oche.
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The tournament will bring together some of the biggest names in international darts, including Michael van Gerwen, Stephen Bunting, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, and Gerwyn Price, in a highly anticipated competition showcasing the very best of the sport.
The championship will follow a knockout format, with matches played under a Best of 11 Legs system in the opening round and quarterfinals, Best of 13 Legs in the semifinals, and Best of 15 Legs in the final to determine the champion.
Standout matches
- Michael van Gerwen vs Nitin Kumar: The three-time World Champion begins his campaign against India’s Nitin Kumar.
- Luke Littler vs Paul Lim: The world champion battles Singapore’s darting legend.
- Luke Humphries vs Ryusei Azemoto: The world number two meets Japan’s Ryusei Azemoto.
- Gian van Veen vs Motomu Sakai: Bahrain Darts Masters runner-up takes on a rising Japanese star.
- Gerwyn Price vs Alexis Toylo: Former World Champion faces PDC Asian Tour winner.
- Nathan Aspinall vs Lourence Ilagan: A repeat of their previous clash in Bahrain.
- Stephen Bunting vs Tomoya Goto: Both are two-time World Championship qualifiers.
- Danny Noppert vs Man Lok Leung: The Dutch player meets Hong Kong’s World Cup quarter-finalist.
Hit the jackpot
There will be a bumper $100,000 prize on offer to any player who lands a nine-darter throughout the event, and this bonus could be doubled following the introduction of the Riyadh Season Bullseye.
If a nine-darter is hit during the event, the player will be given one dart at the bullseye to double their prize to $200,000, which would constitute the biggest prize pot for a nine-darter in PDC history.
Big names, high stakes, and a nine-darter prize that could make history, the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters is set to deliver drama from the very first dart to the final checkout.
Location: Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026, Global Theater, Boulevard City, Riyadh
Timings: Jan 19 & 20, 7pm to 11pm. First match starts at 7.15pm.
Cost: SAR40 for general admission & SAR75 for VIP. Book your tickets here.
