Overview
- The Professional Darts Corporation confirmed a break in play due to an electrical issue, and ITV displayed an on-screen apology stating the darts would recommence shortly.
- Lights failed at the start of the fifth leg in Gian van Veen vs Danny Noppert at Exhibition World Bahrain, with some spectators using phone torches and the broadcast switching to montage footage.
- Power was restored after roughly 10 minutes, both players were allowed additional practice, and van Veen completed a 6-1 win to reach the semi-finals.
- Michael van Gerwen defeated van Veen 8-6 in the final to take the title and £30,000 after progressing through the final day.
- The World Series now heads to Riyadh for the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters on January 19, which offers a $100,000 bonus for a nine-dart finish with a stipulation that could double the payout if a bullseye is hit with a tenth dart.