Stephen Bunting continues PDC domination after victory at the Players Championship

Stephen Bunting’s resurgence on the PDC circuit continued in Milton Keynes as he captured the Players Championship 25 crown with an 8–6 victory over Jonny Clayton.

For Bunting, this was his second Players Championship triumph of 2025 and his fifth PDC title of the season, underlining the consistency and firepower that have defined his year. The win carried extra significance coming just 24 hours after he fell short in the Players Championship 24 final, showing his resilience and ability to immediately bounce back from disappointment.

Bunting’s route to the title highlighted his form across a series of high-quality matches. He opened with a narrow 6–5 win over Michele Turetta, a battle that tested his nerve in deciding legs. From there, he began to find his rhythm, defeating Mario Vandenbogaerde and Ritchie Edhouse with more authority.

The later rounds showcased his scoring power, particularly against Cor Dekker and Wessel Nijman, where he produced averages well above the ton and displayed the kind of heavy scoring that has made him so dangerous in 2025. A dramatic 7–6 semi-final wins against William O’Connor showed his composure under pressure and set up a high-profile showdown with Clayton.

The final itself was a reflection of Bunting’s year. Clayton pushed him hard, threatening a comeback, but Bunting maintained his scoring consistency and produced timely checkouts to cross the finish line. His tournament average hovered around 103 in the final, demonstrating his ability to sustain top-level performance deep into a long day of competition.

This success adds to an already decorated campaign that has included World Series victories in Bahrain and Copenhagen, as well as a European Tour title. Each win reinforces his position among the game’s elite and dispels any doubt about his capacity to win consistently. For Bunting, 2025 is shaping up as one of the most impressive seasons of his career, and his latest triumph confirms that he is no longer just a contender but a genuine force at every level of the sport.