Darts star James Wade has been handed a 3 month match Ban and labelled as “disrespectful” by most fans after refusing to stay on stage in the aftermath of his World Matchplay final defeat to Luke Littler last Sunday. Littler won the match 18-13 to become the youngest champion in the competition’s history.
James Wade has been suspended from competitive darts for three months following an incident involving teenage sensation Luke Littler. The penalty was imposed after Wade was found guilty of “disrespectful behavior” during a recent match against the 17-year-old rising star.
Details of the altercation have not been fully disclosed, but tournament officials ruled that Wade’s actions breached professional conduct standards. The ban will sideline the former world No. 3 for multiple major events, dealing a significant blow to his season.
Littler, who has taken the darts world by storm with his rapid rise, has not publicly commented on the incident. The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) emphasized the importance of sportsmanship in its decision, stating that such behavior “undermines the integrity of the sport.”
Wade, known for his fiery on-stage persona, has yet to issue a formal response. The suspension marks one of the most severe disciplinary actions in recent darts history, sparking debate among fans over fairness and player conduct.