Below is the table summarizing Stephen Bunting’s profile, career achievements, and personal Life.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Stephen Paul Bunting |
| Nickname | The Bullet |
| Birthdate | 9 April 1985 |
| Age | 40 (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Liverpool, England |
| Hometown | St Helens, England |
| Darts | 18g Target Signature Gen 5 |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on Music | “Titanium” by David Guetta featuring Sia |
| Organizations | BDO (2002–2014), PDC (2014–present) |
| Current World Ranking | 7 (as of January 2026) |
| Peak World Ranking | 4 in 2025 |
Career Achievements
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| BDO World Champion | 2014 |
| BDO Titles | – World Masters (2012, 2013) – Zuiderduin Masters (2012) |
| PDC Titles | – 2024 PDC Masters (Major) – 7 Pro Tour titles including European Tour wins (2025) |
| Major Final Appearances | – PDC World Championship semi-finalist (2021, 2025) |
| Notable Performances | – First televised nine-dart finish at 2022 Grand Slam of Darts |
| Other Titles | – WDF World Youth Cup (2001) – World Youth Masters (2001) – WDF Europe Youth Cup (2002) – Multiple Players Championships and European Tour victories |
Early Life & Background
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Born in | Liverpool, England |
| Moved to | St Helens |
| Started Playing Darts | Age 10-11 |
| Youth Titles | – WDF World Youth Cup (2001) – World Youth Masters (2001) |
Career Progression Timeline
| Year | Achievements & Highlights |
|---|---|
| 2002-2014 | Competed in BDO, won youth titles, reached World Championship quarter-finals (2011), won 2012 World Masters and Zuiderduin Masters, became BDO World Champion (2014) |
| 2014 | Switched to PDC, won first Pro Tour event, reached PDC World Championship quarter-finals |
| 2015-2017 | Consistent PDC participation, semi-finals in UK Open (2015), struggled with form at times |
| 2018-2020 | Improved performance, semi-finals at World Grand Prix (2021), reached last 16 in 2020 World Championship |
| 2021-2022 | Reached semi-finals of PDC World Championship (2021), won Players Championship 17 (2021), notable TV performances |
| 2023 | Reached quarter-finals of World Championship, European Tour final appearance |
| 2024 | First major PDC title (Masters), achieved record average in European Tour, multiple tournament finals |
| 2025 | Reached World Championship semi-final, won Bahrain Darts Masters, second European Tour title, top 5 ranking |
| 2026 | Exited 2026 World Championship in third round, ranked 7th |
Personal Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married to Keila |
| Children | Two sons, Tobias and another son |
| Supporters | Liverpool FC, St Helens R.F.C. |
| Charity Work | Supports autism charities in Northern Ireland |
| Social Media & Public Image | Popular for catchphrase “Let’s go Bunting mental,” humorous TikTok videos, cult hero status |