The Bahrain Darts Masters was plunged into confusion after play was abruptly stopped in unusual circumstances, creating chaotic scenes inside the venue.
The World Series event, featuring many of the sport’s biggest names, was already underway when an unexpected power outage caused the arena to lose electricity. With the stage lights and scoreboard suddenly going dark, matches were immediately suspended and players were forced to leave the oche.
Fans inside the arena were left unsure of what was happening, while television viewers saw the broadcast interrupted without warning. Social media quickly filled with reactions, with supporters describing the stoppage as “bizarre” and questioning how such an issue could occur at a major PDC event.
Players, including several world champions, were left waiting backstage as officials worked to identify and fix the problem. After a delay, power was eventually restored and organisers confirmed the issue was due to a temporary electrical fault at the venue.
Once conditions returned to normal, play resumed and the tournament continued as scheduled, though the unexpected interruption had already become one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
While rare, the incident added an unusual twist to the Bahrain Darts Masters and ensured the opening stages of the tournament will be remembered for more than just the action on the oche.
