The Players Championship 25 took place today, but one of the biggest talking points came after the conclusion of Kim Huybrechts’ match against James Hurrell.
Hurrell secured a dramatic 6–5 victory by landing the winning dart in the deciding leg. However, tensions escalated immediately after the match, resulting in a confrontation between the two players. The incident was captured on video, with footage showing the exchange on the stage floor.
‘You fucking wanker’
Darting drama between Huybrechts and Hurrell 🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/8KnVl1qWBD
— Tom (@ThomasClay3) July 28, 2026
Away from the controversy, the day’s title was claimed by the relatively unknown Henry Coates, who produced an outstanding run to lift his maiden Players Championship trophy.
Coates impressed throughout the tournament, defeating Dutch players Christian Kist in the quarter-finals and Jeffrey de Graaf in the semi-finals. During his semi-final victory, he posted an impressive average of 106.09.
In the final, Coates faced Damon Heta and delivered another exceptional performance. Averaging 104.88, he defeated the Australian 8–4 to seal the Players Championship 25 title in style.