Riyadh is set to make sporting history this January with the arrival of the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, the first Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) event ever to take place in Saudi. Staged at the Global Theater on 19th-20thJanuary 2026, the tournament forms part of the World Series of Darts and marks the sport’s debut in the Middle East.
Organised as part of Riyadh Season, the event will bring some of the world’s top darts players to the Saudi capital for two nights of high-energy competition and entertainment. UK pros Luke Littler, current world champion, and Luke Humphries, current world number one, are both expected to compete. The launch reflects Riyadh Season’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class sporting and cultural events.
Riyadh Season: Bigger than Ever
Beyond the darts board, guests will have all the fun of the Riyadh Season to enjoy. The annual festival to end all festivals, Riyadh Season 2025 kicks off on October 10th, returning bigger than ever with spectacular new zones and world-class entertainment. The opening parade alone will boast 25 floats, New York’s iconic balloons from Macy’s, as well as 3,000 dancers and performers, setting the tone for the season to come. Among the highlights is Beastland, an all-new attraction developed with YouTube superstar MrBeast, alongside an expanded Boulevard World, which now features pavilions from Indonesia, Kuwait, and South Korea, plus new rides, dining, and cultural showcases.
A Packed Events Calendar
Saudi Arabia Darts masters joins an impressive collection of major sporting events which anchor the calendar, including elite boxing and wrestling matches, the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, and the return of the world snooker championship. Visitors can also enjoy a number of free-entry zones, including Boulevard City, Al Suwaidi Park, Souq Al-Awaleen, and Riyadh Zoo, offering live performances, cultural experiences, and family fun without a ticket.Following British Airways’ announcement that the Heathrow to Riyadh service will increase to 12 flights per week for Winter 2025, it has never been easier to access Saudi’s capital.
