Watch the Walk-On Entrance: James Wade
Who is James Wade?
James Wade is a England darts player, currently ranked #8 in the PDC order of merit. Known as "The Machine", James Wade's walk-on music is "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John.
This darts entrance song helps define player identity and crowd atmosphere before the first throw.
Player Details
- Current Ranking
- #8
- Nickname
- The Machine
- Nationality
- 🇬🇧 England
- Born
- 6 April 1983
- Prize Money (Order of Merit - 2 Years)
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- Walk-On Song
- I'm Still Standing - Elton John
Player Equipment
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Official PDC data · Updated3 Mar 2026
3Premier League
2022Cazoo Premier League - Night 12
28 Apr 2022 · Season 2022
2022Cazoo Premier League - Night 10
14 Apr 2022 · Season 2022
2009Premier League - PLAY OFFS
25 May 2009 · Season 2009
10Majors
2021Ladbrokes UK Open
5 Mar 2021 · Season 2021
2018European Championship
25 Oct 2018 · Season 2018
2014The Masters
1 Nov 2014 · Season 2014
2011UK Open Finals
2 Jun 2011 · Season 2011
2010World Grand Prix
4 Oct 2010 · Season 2010
2008UK Open Finals
5 Jun 2008 · Season 2008
2007World Grand Prix
8 Oct 2007 · Season 2007
2007UK Open - Welsh Regional Final
23 Sept 2007 · Season 2007
2007World Matchplay
22 Jul 2007 · Season 2007
2007UK Open - North West Regional Final
18 Mar 2007 · Season 2007
24Pro Tour
2026Players Championship 1
9 Feb 2026 · Season 2026
2025Players Championship 19
19 Jun 2025 · Season 2025
2022Players Championship 30
5 Nov 2022 · Season 2022
2019Players Championship 24
11 Sept 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 18
23 Jun 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 12
14 Apr 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 11
13 Apr 2019 · Season 2019
2019Players Championship 9
6 Apr 2019 · Season 2019
2016European Tour 4 - European Darts Matchplay
13 May 2016 · Season 2016
2015Players Championship 13
4 Jul 2015 · Season 2015
2015Players Championship 2
15 Mar 2015 · Season 2015
2014Players Championship 17
18 Oct 2014 · Season 2014
2014European Tour 5 - Gibraltar Darts Trophy
27 Jun 2014 · Season 2014
2011Players Championship 26
29 Oct 2011 · Season 2011
2011Players Championship 24
22 Oct 2011 · Season 2011
2010Players Championship 27
18 Sept 2010 · Season 2010
2010UK Open - Qualifier 8
9 May 2010 · Season 2010
2009Players Championship 29 - Nuland
25 Oct 2009 · Season 2009
2009Players Championship 13 - East Midlands
18 Apr 2009 · Season 2009
2009UK Open - Qualifier 3 - North West
15 Mar 2009 · Season 2009
2008Players Championship 31 - Holland
9 Nov 2008 · Season 2008
2008Players Championship 27 - Scotland
19 Oct 2008 · Season 2008
2008Players Championship 2 - Gibraltar
20 Jan 2008 · Season 2008
2007UK Open - Scotland Qualifier
21 Oct 2007 · Season 2007
1World Series of Darts
2018World Series of Darts Finals
2 Nov 2018 · Season 2018
5Alternative Circuits
2020Summer Series Day 4 ( PC12 )
11 Jul 2020 · Season 2020
2010Championship League Darts - PLAY OFFS
14 Oct 2010 · Season 2010
2010Championship League Darts - 4
21 Sept 2010 · Season 2010
2009Championship League Darts - 1
15 Sept 2009 · Season 2009
2006Vauxhall Autumn Open
18 Nov 2006 · Season 2006
Questions About James Wade
What makes James Wade a regular top-level contender?
James Wade stays in the top-tier conversation through reliable week-to-week output. The key traits are controlled scoring phases, efficient setup darts, and enough finishing stability to keep close matches under control late in legs.
James Wade competes under the nickname "The Machine", that repeatability matters more than occasional peak sessions, because ranking strength is built across many events. James Wade is currently ranked #8, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. It reflects a professional profile based on consistency rather than volatility.
What are James Wade's strongest technical patterns over a full match?
Across full matches, James Wade tends to rely on a repeatable scoring foundation with controlled doubles under televised pressure. That structure supports better control of medium-pressure legs where one unstable visit can flip momentum and change match flow quickly.
At 42, technical strength is tied to phase management: keeping scoring stable in the middle leg window, then improving checkout selection as pressure rises. At #8, the next step is protecting elite-week consistency while converting more semi-final and final opportunities. This is the pattern usually associated with durable top-16 profiles.
How does James Wade perform in pressure moments?
Pressure performance is less about dramatic shots and more about repeatable choices in decisive visits. James Wade generally handles those moments through compact routines, measured pace, and pragmatic target selection when margins are tight.
James Wade is currently ranked #8, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. The competitive upside now depends on converting a slightly higher share of late-leg doubles, because that small edge often separates regular contenders from consistent major finalists.