James Wade vs Stephen Bunting
Number 6 seed James Wade plays Stephen Bunting, the number 11 seed, in the second round of the World Grand Prix 2026 at Mattioli Arena, Leicester. It is live in the UK on Sky Sports.
Chances of winning the title
James Wade 6%, Stephen Bunting 5%. See every player on the World Grand Prix 2026 page.
Is there a free live stream of James Wade vs Stephen Bunting?
Not a free one, no. In the UK it is live on Sky Sports, so you need a Sky Sports subscription, or a NOW Sports membership (which you can buy by the day) to stream it without Sky. Sites offering a free stream of Sky's coverage are not legal and are a common source of scams and malware.
- On TV: Sky Sports.
- Streaming: the Sky Go app with Sky Sports, or a NOW Sports day or month membership.
- Outside the UK and Ireland: PDCTV streams it, on subscription.
Who does the winner play next?
The winner plays the winner of Gian van Veen vs Ryan Searle in the quarter-finals (Fri 2 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 6, England.
£667,250 in ranking prize money over two years.
Major titles: UK Open (2021); European Championship (2018).
Stephen Bunting
Number 11 seed here.
World number 11, England.
£592,250 in ranking prize money over two years.
Major titles: World Masters (2024).
Also here: the full World Grand Prix 2026 bracket, the World Grand Prix guide, and the darts schedule.
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