Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026 concluded yesterday as part of Riyadh Season, hosted at the Global Theatre in Boulevard City, Riyadh. The tournament drew a strong attendance and widespread public interest, closing its first edition after high-level competition featuring a world-class lineup of the sport’s leading stars, alongside a selection of Asia’s top representatives.
The Finals Day featured a full evening of action, with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final all taking place in one single session. In the quarter-finals, Dutchman Michael van Gerwen continued his impressive run by defeating England’s Stephen Bunting 6-4, while England’s Nathan Aspinall defeated Hong Kong’s Man Lok Leung 6-4. In another quarter-final, England’s Luke Littler defeated Dutchman Gian van Veen 6-4, while Wales’ Gerwyn Price edged past England’s Luke Humphries in a thrilling contest, winning 6-5.
In the semi-finals, Michael van Gerwen booked his place in the final after beating Nathan Aspinall 7-5, while Luke Littler advanced with the same 7-5 victory over Gerwyn Price. The tournament concluded with the final, where Luke Littler was crowned the inaugural champion after defeating Michael van Gerwen 8-5.Day One featured eight first-round matches, as Dutchman Danny Noppert faced Hong Kong’s Man Lok Leung, with Man Lok Leung securing a 6-3 win. In the second match, England’s Stephen Bunting defeated Japan’s Tomoya Goto 6-1, while England’s Nathan Aspinall beat the Philippines’ Lourence Ilagan 6-1. Dutch star Michael van Gerwen also produced a strong performance, defeating India’s Nitin Kumar 6-1.
In the remaining first-round ties, England’s Luke Littler beat Singapore’s Paul Lim 6-1, while Wales’ Gerwyn Price recorded a dominant 6-0 win over the Philippines’ Alexis Toylo. England’s Luke Humphries advanced after defeating Japan’s Ryusei Azemoto 6-2, and the day concluded with Dutchman Gian van Veen defeating Japan’s Motomu Sakai 6-2.
The Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026 marked a major milestone as the tournament was staged in the Kingdom for the first time, bringing together leading Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) stars alongside a selection of Asia’s top representatives in globally televised competition, reflecting the growing international profile of sport in Riyadh.
The tournament also featured standout prize incentives, with any player landing a Nine-Darter receiving a $100,000 bonus, and the chance to double it to $200,000 through the Riyadh Season Bullseye challenge, an unprecedented prize in PDC history.
Riyadh Season continues to deliver a packed calendar of world-class entertainment and international events for audiences of all ages, offering diverse experiences that combine sport, arts, live performances and interactive attractions, further reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a leading global destination for entertainment.