William O'Connor vs James Hurrell

Number 12 seed William O'Connor plays James Hurrell, the number 53 seed, in the first round of the Players Championship Finals 2026 on Friday 27 November at Butlin's Minehead. It is live in the UK on ITV4.

Friday 27 November
DateFriday 27 November 2026
TV channelITV4, free to air. Stream free on ITVX
VenueButlin's Minehead
RoundFirst round
FormatBest of 11 legs, first to 6
Prize money£4,000 for the loser, the winner is guaranteed £7,000

Our ratings say

45%William O'Connor 55%James Hurrell

Our estimate from our ratings and each player's recent televised averages. Not a tip, and not advice.

Chances of winning the title

William O'Connor 1%, James Hurrell 1%. See every player on the Players Championship Finals 2026 page.

Is there a free live stream of William O'Connor vs James Hurrell?

Yes, in the UK it is free. Every session is live on ITV4, which is free to air, and you can stream it free on ITVX on a phone, laptop, games console or smart TV. You only need a free ITVX account, plus a TV licence to watch live.

Who does the winner play next?

The winner plays the winner of Tommy Morris vs Callan Rydz in the second round (Sat 28 Nov), over best of 11 legs. The full bracket shows how it fits together.

The players

William O'Connor

Number 12 seed here.

World number 30, Republic of Ireland.

£287,250 in ranking prize money over two years.

James Hurrell

Number 53 seed here.

Outside the world top 40.

Other matches on Friday 27 November

The order of play is not out yet; these are in bracket order.

Also here: the full Players Championship Finals 2026 bracket, the Players Championship Finals guide, and the darts schedule.

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