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James Wade vs Joe Cullen

James Wade beat Joe Cullen 2-1 in the first round of the World Grand Prix 2026 on Tuesday 29 September at Mattioli Arena, Leicester. James Wade goes through to the second round.

Result
WinnerJames Wade
Score2-1 in sets
BeatJoe Cullen
Played
DateTuesday 29 September 2026
Start timeThe session started at 6pm UK time. Match 4 of 8, so around the middle of the night.
TV channelSky Sports
VenueMattioli Arena, Leicester
RoundFirst round
FormatBest of 3 sets, first to 2, and every set is first to three legs
Prize money£7,500 for the loser, the winner is guaranteed £20,000

Previous televised meetings

James Wade 6, Joe Cullen 2 in 8 televised meetings. Their full head to head.

YearEventScoreAverages
2026World Grand Prix2-1 88.7 / 83.7
2025World Grand Prix0-2 84.6 / 85.3
2025World Matchplay10-3 104.4 / 95.8
2022Premier League202260-6 –
2022Premier League6-5 105.5 / 96.9
2022Premier League6-2 94.8 / 86.4
2022Premier League3-6 87.8 / 93.7
2019Masters10-6 95.4 / 91.8

Who does the winner play next?

The winner plays Stephen Bunting in the second round (Wed 30 Sep and Thu 1 Oct, 7pm), over best of 5 sets. The full bracket shows how it fits together.

The players

James Wade

Number 6 seed here.

World number 7, England.

£669,750 in ranking prize money over two years.

Major titles: UK Open (2021); European Championship (2018).

Joe Cullen

World number 32, England.

£272,250 in ranking prize money over two years.

Major titles: World Masters (2022).

Other matches on Tuesday 29 September

In order of play, from 6pm.

Also here: the full World Grand Prix 2026 bracket, the World Grand Prix guide, and the darts schedule.

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