Gerwyn Price Wins Bahrain Darts Masters; Littler to Face Lim

Michael van Gerwen emerged victorious at the Bahrain Darts Masters, crushing Gerwyn Price with a decisive 7-2 scoreline in the final. Price, who secured a 6-2 semi-final win against Stephen Bunting, later claimed he felt unwell during the championship bout.

The trophy was not at van Gerwen's residence at the time of his victory, a minor detail that failed to dampen the Dutchman's triumph.

Earlier in the tournament, Nathan Aspinall eliminated Luke Humphries in the quarter-finals with a 6-3 victory. The win marked a significant milestone in Aspinall's campaign.

In the first round, Luke Littler faced veteran Paul Lim. Lim made history just last month, becoming the oldest player to win a match at the World Championship.

As of January 17, 2026, details regarding Luke Littler's target darts contract for 2025 remain unavailable. Current information only confirms his participation in the Bahrain Masters.

The tournament faced an unexpected interruption when the venue's lights failed during a match between Gian van Veen and Danny Noppert. The Professional Darts Corporation confirmed the suspension of play was due to an electrical issue at the arena.

Power was eventually restored, allowing the match between van Veen and Noppert to resume. Van Veen has now finished as the runner-up in two consecutive tournaments.

One unverified report suggested Littler's new darts may have influenced his early-stage performance. Meanwhile, Rob Cross took to social media to indicate his availability to the PDC if needed.

The event featured high-caliber performances from Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price. These showings highlighted the deep talent pool currently within the Professional Darts Corporation.