James Wade has been handed Adam Sevada in the opening round of the 2026 bet365 US Darts Masters, setting up one of the more intriguing cross-code clashes on the first night at Madison Square Garden.
The World Series event begins in New York on Thursday, with Wade returning to the US Darts Masters line-up and Sevada back on the big stage as part of the North American contingent.
Wade Returns To MSG Against Sevada
The confirmed draw places Wade against Sevada in the first-round order, with the winner moving into a quarter-final against either Gerwyn Price or Brayden Hall. The tie sits in a loaded half of the bracket and gives Wade an immediate test against a player carrying home-region momentum.
Sevada qualified through the Championship Darts Circuit route and has been one of the sharper American names around this North American swing. Wade, meanwhile, brings the slower pulse and ruthless finishing profile that often travels well in short-format World Series matches.
Why The Opener Carries Edge
The event is being played across June 25-26 at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, with the PDC confirming the tournament field and the North American Championship running alongside it. Fans can also track the wider broadcast picture through NineDartNews’ US Darts Masters ITV4 schedule guide.
Wade is not the headline act in New York, but this draw gives him exactly the kind of opener that can become awkward quickly. Sevada will have crowd energy and no need to overcomplicate the assignment; Wade’s job is to keep the match narrow, own the doubles and stop the American rhythm before it forms.
External sources: PDC field confirmation; DartsWorld draw and schedule.
