James Wade is 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, and followed it with two World Grand Prix titles the same year, earning multiple player of the year honours.
Name: James Wade
Nickname: The Machine
Born: 06/04/1983
Place of Birth: Ash, Surrey, England
Nationality: English
Laterality: Left-handed
Highest PDC Ranking: 2
Darts: 20g Unicorn Signature
Walk-on Tune: I’m Still Standing – Elton John
Boasting a remarkable tally of ten televised major titles – including UK Opens (2008, 2011, 2021), Premier League (2009), Masters (2014), European Championship (2018), Players Championship Finals (2018), and World Series Finals (2018) – Wade has established himself as one of the most decorated talents in PDC history.
Wade’s Career Extends Beyond Darts
Nicknamed The Machine for his precision, unwavering scoring and dependable finishing, Wade has also embraced big-stage drama. He was the first to land a televised nine-darter at the Grand Slam (2008) and remains the only player to hit nine-darters in both double-start and open-start formats on TV.
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His resilience extends beyond darts. Wade has been open about battling bipolar disorder and pancreatitis, yet he has returned to top form – securing a PDC ranking title in June 2025, his first since 2022. He also recently added a 115.92 average to his career-best list, showing he remains more dangerous than ever on the oche.
More recently, Wade made history by reaching the final of the 2025 World Matchplay – eventually defeated by Luke Littler – eighteen years since claiming that particular title as his maiden PDC TV major.
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Off-stage, Wade is known for his dry wit and grounded character. Married to Sammi Marsh since 2015, with two sons, he balances family life with high-level sport. At 42, James Wade is still a force in darts – a multiple major winner, mental health ambassador, and enduring performer. With longevity, skill, and an evolving legacy, The Machine continues to roll on.
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