Peter Wright: Age, Major titles, world ranking, walk on song, prize money, net worth & more

We profile the two-time PDC World Darts Champion, 'Snakebite' Peter Wright.

Peter Wright - Ranking Titles

How many ranking titles has Peter Wright won?

Peter Wright is one of the most decorated players in darting history and the Scotsman continues to compete at the top despite his advancing years.

'Snakebite' is a two-time world champion but he is also a multiple major winner having lifted the UK Open, World Matchplay, European Championship and the Masters.

Wright, in total, has won 48 titles during his glittering career and that sum includes 14 TV titles, eight of which are considered to be majors.

After years of waiting, the 54-year-old won his first World Championship title in 2020, defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final, and then he regained his title in 2022 with 7-5 victory over Michael Smith.

He most recently captured the 2024 German Darts Championship crown; a triumph that came almost a year on from his 2023 European Championship success, which was also in Germany.

Peter Wright - Other Career Titles & Accolades

Peter Wright has been around the block and is vastly experienced, but it took until 2017 for him to make a proper breakthrough on the PDC Tour when he won the UK Open, brushing aside Gerwyn Price 11-5 in the final.

'Snakebite' had finished runner-up to Michael van Gerwen in each of the two years prior to getting off the mark and he was also beaten by MVG in the World Championship final in 2014.

Of the 21 major finals he has made, he has lifted the trophy on eight occasions and he has hit one televised nine-dart finish, which came at the 2020 Premier League Darts.

Peter Wright - World Ranking

What is Peter Wright's world ranking?

Peter Wright is currently ranked number 12 on the PDC’s two-year Order of Merit.

It's far away from the number one spot he held at the peak of his powers, and it seems a long shot that we see 'Snakebite' officially ranked back within the sport's elite any time soon.

Peter Wright - Nickname

What is Peter Wright's nickname?

Known as 'Snakebite', Peter Wright's nickname is not a reference to the mixed drink of cider and lager. - it's actually from his love for snakes.

Speaking after his first World Championship triumph in 2020, Wright said: "I just like snakes. I'm a bit like a snake - I'm a quiet person who likes to be left alone, and if If you keep poking me, I'll bite you."

Peter Wright walk-on song

What song does Peter Wright walk out to?

Peter Wright comes out to 'Don't Stop the Party' by Pitbull and rarely disappoints with a colourful walk-on that is full of energy and character. It's a true crowd favourite.

Peter Wright - Age

How old is Peter Wright?

Peter Wright is 54-years-old, and will turn 55 on 10th February, 2025.

Where is Peter Wright from?

'Snakebite' Peter Wright was born in Livingston, West Lothian, but the Scotsman now resides in England, having opted to settle down in Belton, Norfolk.

Peter Wright - Prize Money

How much money has Peter Wright won on the Order of Merit?

Peter Wright is currently 12th on the PDC Order Of Merit, having amassed £442,500 during the two-year period.

Peter Wright - Darts

What darts does Peter Wright use?

Peter Wright is renowned for regularly switching between darts depending on his performances but Red Dragon is his brand of choice.

Despite boasting over 100 sets of darts, the Scotsman tends to settle on his 22-gram darts.

Peter Wright - Net Worth

How much money is Peter Wright worth?

Peter Wright's estimated net worth is £5m, a figure based off his career prize money earnings and sponsorship agreements.