James Wade Exits Baltic Sea Darts Open

James Wade was knocked out of the Baltic Sea Darts Open by Ricky Evans in the last 16. The tournament took place from May 29 to 31, 2026.

What happened?

Luke Woodhouse won the Baltic Sea Darts Open, beating Ryan Joyce 8-4 in the final. Gian van Veen and James Wade, the top two seeds, were eliminated before the quarter-finals.

Key results

James Wade lost 4-6 to Ricky Evans on May 31, 2026. Gian van Veen was beaten 5-6 by Dave Chisnall on the same day.

Tournament overview

The Baltic Sea Darts Open was the eighth European Tour event of the season. Luke Woodhouse became the eighth different winner in as many European events. The tournament featured several top players, including Gerwyn Price, who did not participate. And the event saw some surprising results, with several high-ranked players being knocked out early.

What's next?

The win marks a significant milestone for Luke Woodhouse, who is now a European Tour event winner. James Wade will look to bounce back from his early exit in the next tournament. The PDC European Tour will continue with more events throughout the season. But for now, Luke Woodhouse is celebrating his maiden European Tour win. The final score was 8-4 in favor of Luke Woodhouse on May 31, 2026.