James Wade claimed his first European Tour title in a decade, defeating Ross Smith 8‑4 in the Flanders Darts Trophy final at Antwerp. The 43‑year‑old produced a 95.50 average and five 180s, advancing through quarter‑final and semi‑final wins over Danny Noppert, Rob Cross, and Damon Heta. Smith, fresh off the Hungarian Darts Trophy, praised Wade’s consistency after beating Gian van Veen, Ryan Joyce, and Gerwyn Price in last‑leg deciders.

Wade’s victory marks the 150th European Tour event, and the tour moves to the Swiss Darts Trophy in Basel next week. The win also secures Wade a spot among the top 16 seeds for the upcoming 2026 BOYLE Sports World Grand Prix, where defending champion Luke Littler leads a strong field.