Tue, February 10, 2026
Mon, February 9, 2026

Heta Shines in Quarter-Finals

Quarter-Finalists - A Snapshot of Early Season Form:

  • Damon Heta: Clearly in excellent form, dispatching both James Wade and Luke Woodhouse to reach the latter stages.
  • Ryan Searle: A strong showing despite his loss to Wade.
  • James Wade: A significant return to form for the veteran, suggesting a potential resurgence.
  • Michael Smith: Consistent performance from the former world champion.
  • Dave Chisnall: Power scoring on display as he advances.
  • Luke Woodhouse: Demonstrates potential with a win over Jose De Sousa.
  • Scott Williams: Showed competitiveness despite defeat.
  • Jose De Sousa: A tough loss for the Portuguese star, but expected to recover.

The Hildesheim Players Championship is just the first of many events in the 2026 PDC calendar. As the season unfolds, fans can anticipate fierce competition, dramatic matches, and the continued rise of both established stars and emerging talents. The early signs suggest that 2026 will be a year filled with thrilling darts action.


Read the Full Sporting News Article at:
[ https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/darts/news/james-wade-wows-pdc-players-championship-2026-gets-underway-hildesheim/3f50eed5474082e85e450a67 ]