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'They’re very robotic' - James Wade slams new generation of darters for having a lack of personality

James Wade has hit out at the new darts stars coming through, labelling them as 'robotic'. The world number five wants more personalities in the sport, reminiscing in the past when he started to rise to the top.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / October 1

World Grand Prix 2025: Field, Schedule, Draw, Results, Predictions and Format

The World Grand Prix 2025 will be held from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th October at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about the draw, results, tournament format, and predictions.

Darts News / Sporting News / September 28

PDC darts superstars - James Wade's career highlights, key facts and things to know

widely recognised as one of the most consistent and accomplished players of his generation. Turning professional in 2004, he swiftly claimed his first major title at the 2007 World Matchplay, becoming the youngest ever winner at 24...

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 19

Preview Friday night Hungarian Darts Trophy: Nathan Aspinall, Joe Cullen and Van Veen v Springer headline stacked session

From Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, the Hungarian Darts Trophy 2025 is on the calendar at the MVM Dome in Budapest. This is the 12th of a total of 14 Euro Tour tournaments and is one of the last chances for some players to qualify for the European Championship later in October.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 12

'I'd love the opportunity to be back in the Premier League' - Motivated James Wade eyes up top four spots with Premier League return on the cards

It has been three years since James Wade featured in the Premier League Darts. Despite impressing in 2022, a lack of form pushed him away from the big stage, but now The Machine is ready to rejoin the big time.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 11

Analysis: James Wade’s remarkable consistency shows why he’s still ‘The Machine’

In a sport defined by peaks and troughs, James Wade continues to stand as the ultimate outlier. While darts has seen the rise of new prodigies, the dominance

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 9

James Wade equals personal record, but still waits for European Tour triumph last achieved nine years ago

For years now, James Wade has been at the top of darts, winning titles and completing deep runs in events. He has continued that by levelling his personal record for European Tour semi-finals achieved in a single year, with his fourth one coming at the recent Czech Darts Open.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 8

Spot the difference: doppelganger of James Wade steals the show in Prague

James Wade had an excellent weekend at the Czech Darts Open. 'The Machine' managed to make it to the semifinals, in which he lost to eventual winner Luke Humphries.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 7

'I am sweating from top to bottom, people of my size don't function in this heat': James Wade defies sweltering conditions with dazzling 107 average

James Wade showed again Saturday night in Prague that he has regained his top form. The 11-time major winner defeated Nathan Aspinall 6-3 in the second round of the Czech Darts Open, but admitted afterwards that the scorching heat on stage seriously affected him.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 4

'The music has already finished and he’s still standing around taking pictures' - Irritation surrounding James Wade's slow walk-ons

The latest episode of the Darts Turning Door podcast saw Vincent van der Voort and host Damien Vlottes pull no punches as they dissected the European Tour qualification system, James Wade’s slow walk-ons, and the long-awaited return of Adrian Lewis.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 3

Watch: Strange quirks of James Wade provoke hilarity from opponent during Flanders Darts Trophy

James Wade was active last weekend at the 2025 Flanders Darts Trophy, on the European Tour. 'The Machine' reached the semifinals there, before he lost out 7-5 to eventual runner-up Josh Rock.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 28

'We should just be really happy about the fact that we're going to get to watch him play': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

'We should just be really happy': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

Adrian Lewis is making his long-awaited return to competitive darts. For the first time since the 2023 UK Open, the two-time world champion will reappear on the oche.

Highest doubles percentage this year for Gian van Veen, just ahead of Damon Heta and Jonny Clayton

Gian van Veen is having an excellent year. The 23-year-old won his first PDC ranking title in mid-March by beating Luke Humphries 8-3 in the final of Players Championship 6.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 7

'Needed some quality time with the family' – James Wade turns down World Series invites for Disneyland Paris & Donald Duck

James Wade has never been one to follow the crowd — and this summer, while the PDC’s top names pack their bags for the World Series Down Under, The Machine has opted instead for a much needed recharge and some quality family time.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 7

Why aren't Michael van Gerwen, Nathan Aspinall and James Wade competing at the Australian Darts Masters

The World Series goes down under for events in Australia and New Zealand coming up, with eight of the best players in the world taking on the best Oceanian talents for glory, but there are a few who have not made the journey.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 4

The inside story of the 2025 World Matchplay - Luke Littler's Triple Crown completion, Jonny Clayton's Hulk Hogan heartbreak

The 2025 World Matchplay is in the history books and what an edition of the yearly Winter Gardens spectacle it was. Dartsnews.com was there, present in the press room, seeing all the action first hand.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 2

'I thought it was disrespectful' - Sky Sports experts slam James Wade after World Matchplay final

James Wade has come under fire for his behaviour in the aftermath of the 2025 World Matchplay final, where he was defeated 18–13 by Luke Littler. The controversy stems not from his performance on the oche, but from what he did immediately after the final dart was thrown.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 1

Luke Littler calls for Manchester United to listen to transfer advice: 'Go for Douglas Luiz'

Luke Littler has called on Manchester United to make work this summer on the arrival of Douglas Luiz, a former Aston Villa and Manchester City midfielder currently under contract to Juventus.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 31

'I don’t care what he thinks of me' - Gian van Veen shrugs off 'condescending' comment from James Wade

Gian van Veen reached his first televised quarter-final at the World Matchplay last week, pushing James Wade all the way in a spirited performance before bowing out 16–13 to the two-time finalist.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 31

'Put him in the Premier League next year' - James Wade 'very overlooked' according to Adrian Lewis

Adrian Lewis has laughed off comments from Gary Anderson calling for the return of darts’ old-school characters, joking that the two-time World Champion just wants him back on tour for an easy win.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

Luke Littler becomes youngest World Matchplay champion in history after rampant final win over James Wade

Luke Littler is the World Matchplay champion. 'The Nuke' took down James Wade 18-13 in the final in Blackpool on Sunday and has added yet another huge accolade to his collection.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

'No one likes to pay a parking fine, you know?': James Wade jokes on whether £100,000 softens blow of expensive family dayout

James Wade has never been one to mince his words — and after an exhausting 2025 World Matchplay semi-final win, he didn’t hold back. The 2018 champion booked his place in a seventh Matchplay final after a gruelling and chaotic contest, leaving him, in his own words, “absolutely bamboozled” and exhausted.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 27

Preview Sunday night World Matchplay: A second title for James Wade or a first for Luke Littler?

After an action-packed week, only James Wade and Luke Littler remain in contention for overall victory at the World Matchplay. Can veteran Wade win the World Matchplay a second time eighteen years after his first triumph?