World Darts Championship final LIVE: Luke Littler demolishes Michael van Gerwen to win first world title
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World Darts Championship final LIVE: Luke Littler demolishes Michael van Gerwen to win first world title

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✕ Close Luke Littler explains Didier Drogba inspiration behind World Darts Championship celebration Luke Littler became the youngest ever world champion of darts with a brilliant display in the final at Alexandra Palace, blowing away three-time winner Michael van Gerwen to win 7-3. Littler, 17, was beaten by world No 1 Luke Humphries in last year’s final, but he returned to the same stage 12 months later and made no mistake this time, overwhelming his esteemed opponent with peerless finishing to race into a 4-0 lead. Van Gerwen appeared nervous in the opening forays and struggled to settle, competing gamely with his three-dart scoring but missing an array of doubles to give up winning positions. Follow all the reaction from Luke Littler’s victory at the World Darts Championship below.

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Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and more
2 days, 17 hours ago

Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and more

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I confronted Luke Littler's dad over his treatment of his son when he was just 12, says darts rival Nathan Aspinall
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2 days, 20 hours ago

I confronted Luke Littler's dad over his treatment of his son when he was just 12, says darts rival Nathan Aspinall

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler may just be the most exciting talent darts has ever seen, but one of his rivals has revealed their surprise at his father's tough-love approach when The Nuke was just 12-years-old. Luke Littler's father Anthony helped shape the prodigious talent with tough love early in his career Littler was already facing some of the best in the game …

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts
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5 days, 2 hours ago

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts

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The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts
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5 days, 7 hours ago

The Luke Littler era has officially begun – and it goes well beyond darts

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Luke Littler fulfils destiny to become youngest darts world champion on emotional night at Alexandra Palace
5 days, 8 hours ago

Luke Littler fulfils destiny to become youngest darts world champion on emotional night at Alexandra Palace

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Luke Littler performance ‘mesmerising’ and ‘inspirational’ – Sir Keir Starmer
5 days, 9 hours ago

Luke Littler performance ‘mesmerising’ and ‘inspirational’ – Sir Keir Starmer

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Luke Littler becomes youngest-ever darts world champion at 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen
5 days, 10 hours ago

Luke Littler becomes youngest-ever darts world champion at 17 after beating Michael van Gerwen

ABC  

Luke Littler has become the youngest world champion in darts history at just 17 years old, defeating three-time champion Michael van Gerwen. It completes the remarkable rise of Littler, a prodigy from Warrington in north-west England who first threw a dart as an 18-month-old toddler, was junior world champion in 2023, and reached the world final last year — at …

Luke Littler says watching re-run of last year’s final helped him clinch title
5 days, 10 hours ago

Luke Littler says watching re-run of last year’s final helped him clinch title

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From Rooney to Raducanu – the other teenage sensations Luke Littler is emulating
5 days, 11 hours ago

From Rooney to Raducanu – the other teenage sensations Luke Littler is emulating

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Luke Littler becomes the youngest world darts champion at 17
5 days, 12 hours ago

Luke Littler becomes the youngest world darts champion at 17

Associated Press  

Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history on Friday when the 17-year-old Englishman lived up to his billing as Britain’s latest sporting superstar. “I can’t believe it.” It completes the remarkable rise of Littler, a prodigy from Warrington in northwest England who first threw a dart as an 18-month-old toddler, was junior world champion in 2023 and …

Darts fever reaches new heights with viewing figures up 39 PER CENT
5 days, 16 hours ago

Darts fever reaches new heights with viewing figures up 39 PER CENT

Daily Mail  

Viewing figures for the the 2024-25 World Darts Championship have taken the sport to new heights, according to Sky Sports intel. Luke Littler takes on Michael van Gerwen in the World Darts Championship final The teenager beat Stephen Bunting 6-1 in Thursday's semi-final to reach the finale The winner of this year's tournament will not only lift the Sid Waddell …

Mighty Mike van Gerwen to meet Luke Littler in world darts final
6 days, 2 hours ago

Mighty Mike van Gerwen to meet Luke Littler in world darts final

Dutch News  

Dutch veteran dart player Michael van Gerwen will meet 17-year-old Luke Littler in the final of the world darts championships at Alexandra Palace in London on Friday evening. Van Gerwen, who has won the title three times before, beat Chris Dobey 6-1 to reach the final and the match for over €600,000 in prize money. “If I was to believe …

World Darts Championship: The sport set to break the US
6 days, 10 hours ago

World Darts Championship: The sport set to break the US

CNN  

CNN — Combining eye-watering accuracy, high drama and a raucous costume party, darts is quickly positioning itself as one of the most captivating sports on the planet. But while an estimated 17 million Americans currently play the sport, darts has yet to break through the already crowded US sports market, with many people still seeing it as a simple bar …

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final
6 days, 10 hours ago

Semi-finals fizzle out but Luke Littler and Michael Van Gerwen set up fascinating World Darts Championship final

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World Darts Championship LIVE: Littler vs Bunting and Van Gerwen vs Dobey semi-final updates
6 days, 16 hours ago

World Darts Championship LIVE: Littler vs Bunting and Van Gerwen vs Dobey semi-final updates

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World Darts Championship Semi-Finals Prediction, Best Bets & Odds
6 days, 21 hours ago

World Darts Championship Semi-Finals Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

The Independent  

World Darts Championships semi-final betting tips Over 28.5 180s in Dobey vs Van Gerwen - 19/10 BoyleSports Littler most 180s, highest checkout and to win vs Bunting - 11/10 BetVictor We’re down to the last four at the World Darts Championships with Michael van Gerwen taking on Chris Dobey before Luke Littler faces Stephen Bunting at Ally Pally tonight, where …

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results
6 days, 22 hours ago

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results

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When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?
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6 days, 22 hours ago

When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?

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Luke Littler cruises past Nathan Aspinall to set up World Championship semi-final clash with Stephen Bunting
1 week ago

Luke Littler cruises past Nathan Aspinall to set up World Championship semi-final clash with Stephen Bunting

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Can YOU guess the ages of these dart players? Meet the contenders who have taken the PDC World Championship by storm - including teenage sensation Luke Littler, a former rugby player and a Dutch fan f
1 week ago

Can YOU guess the ages of these dart players? Meet the contenders who have taken the PDC World Championship by storm - including teenage sensation Luke Littler, a former rugby player and a Dutch fan f

Daily Mail  

The PDC World Championship grand finale is now just a stone's throw away as talented darts competitors are gearing up for today's hotly anticipated quarter finals. Meanwhile teen darts sensation and last year's runner-up Luke Littler is also heavily tipped for success, while fan favourite Michael van Gerwen has also powered through to the latter stages. English darts player Stephen …

When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?
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1 week, 1 day ago

When does Luke Littler play next at the World Darts Championship?

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Michael Van Gerwen hits out at Peter Wright for ‘nonsense’ World Darts Championship claim
1 week, 1 day ago

Michael Van Gerwen hits out at Peter Wright for ‘nonsense’ World Darts Championship claim

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Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot
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1 week, 2 days ago

Luke Littler holds nerve to edge out Ryan Joyce and book quarter-final spot

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World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results
1 week, 3 days ago

World Darts Championship 2025: Scores, schedule and results

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How the Luke Littler effect made darts the sport of 2024
1 week, 3 days ago

How the Luke Littler effect made darts the sport of 2024

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In one of the all-time great pieces of nominative determinism, the man at the epicentre of the poker boom was called Chris Moneymaker. The PDC World Darts Championship final last January, which Littler lost to world No 1 Luke Humphries, drew 4.8 million viewers, Sky Sports’ highest ever non-football audience. The kid is doing nothing wrong.” It might get to …

When does Luke Littler play at the World Darts Championship?
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When does Luke Littler play at the World Darts Championship?

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Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16
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1 week, 4 days ago

Luke Littler overcomes sticky start to beat Ian White and reach PDC World Championships last 16

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Littler is a big deal
1 week, 6 days ago

Littler is a big deal

China Daily  

Luke Littler in action against Luke Humphries during the 2024 Premier League playoffs final match on May 23. That Littler is a 17-year-old darts player who still lives at home with his parents in northwest England making his rise to fame and increasing fortune all the more remarkable. It was around this time 12 months ago, with Christmas approaching, when …

Luke Littler reveals why is he growing 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship as the 17-year-old prepares for third round game in bid to win the title
2 weeks ago

Luke Littler reveals why is he growing 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship as the 17-year-old prepares for third round game in bid to win the title

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has revealed why he has grown 'frustrated' at the World Darts Championship this winter. He beat Ryan Meikle 3-1 in his second round game on Saturday night, and will be back in action this Saturday when he takes on Ian White, who beat Ritchie Edhouse in round two. Luke Littler has revealed why he is growing 'frustrated' at …

Emotional Luke Littler breaks down in tears after record-breaking win at World Darts Championship
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Emotional Luke Littler breaks down in tears after record-breaking win at World Darts Championship

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Inside the whirlwind year of Luke Littler: Not many 17-year-olds can upgrade their parents' two-bed semi to a mansion with a pool!
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Inside the whirlwind year of Luke Littler: Not many 17-year-olds can upgrade their parents' two-bed semi to a mansion with a pool!

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler broke down in tears on Saturday night moments after nearly hitting a nine-darter in his opening match at the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Luke Littler broke down in tears after almost hitting a nine-darter against Ryan Meikle Darts sensation Littler, still only 17, has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past 12 months The Man United super-fan …

Darts fans get into the festive spirit at PDC World Championships as their hero Luke Littler goes into action again
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Darts fans get into the festive spirit at PDC World Championships as their hero Luke Littler goes into action again

Daily Mail  

Thousands of darts fans have descended on Alexandra Palace for day seven of the World Darts Championship sporting their finest dress. The festivities are well underway as Luke Littler, who lost out on the championship last year, begins his hunt for glory tonight. As Christmas draws near, darts fans have brought the festive cheer to the seventh day of the …

Michael van Gerwen makes admission after opening match of World Darts Championship
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Michael van Gerwen makes admission after opening match of World Darts Championship

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Luke Littler finally gets his wish after calling out David Beckham with cheeky comment at BBC SPOTY
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Luke Littler finally gets his wish after calling out David Beckham with cheeky comment at BBC SPOTY

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler has been given a boost ahead of his first match of the World Darts Championship on Saturday night. It will mark the end of a busy week for Littler, who finished second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday evening after being named the Young Sports Personality of the year. Beckham had texted Littler a …

Random darts fan wins £60,000 after Christian Kist throws nine-darter at World Championship
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3 weeks ago

Random darts fan wins £60,000 after Christian Kist throws nine-darter at World Championship

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Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ryan Meikle denies Fallon Sherrock chance of Luke Littler clash

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Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player

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Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries is the rivalry with a difference driving darts’ boom
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries is the rivalry with a difference driving darts’ boom

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Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream

Associated Press  

Luke Littler was virtually unknown a year ago. “I can’t lie, I was nervous on my world championship debut,” said Littler, who threw his first dart — onto a magnetic board — at 18 months old. “He has opened doors to all the places darts has never been before,” said Garry Plummer, chairman of Target Darts, which has Experts say …

2025 World Darts Championship Prediction
3 weeks, 6 days ago

2025 World Darts Championship Prediction

The Independent  

2025 World Darts Championship betting tips Luke Littler to win the World Darts Championship - 2/1 William Hill Gary Anderson to win the World Darts Championship - 10/1 each-way Betfred Over 1.5 nine dart finishes - 13/8 Bet365 You know it’s nearly Christmas when the World Darts Championships get underway, so here is your reminder to get those presents in …

Luke Humphries says he feared he was going to have a heart attack on the oche as the reigning darts world champion opens up about impressive weight loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Luke Humphries says he feared he was going to have a heart attack on the oche as the reigning darts world champion opens up about impressive weight loss

Daily Mail  

Luke Humphries has revealed how he feared he was going to have a heart attack before losing four stone. Humphries - who beat Luke Littler in January to win the PDC World Darts Championship - began his impressive weight loss journey in 2020 during one of the COVID lockdowns. He has since lost four stone and become a world champion …

Game of Throws gives darts fans the chance to go behind the curtain with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries stealing the show in new Sky docuseries that will excite viewers ahead of Ally Pally return
1 month, 1 week ago

Game of Throws gives darts fans the chance to go behind the curtain with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries stealing the show in new Sky docuseries that will excite viewers ahead of Ally Pally return

Daily Mail  

Viewers are introduced to the stars' home and personal lives throughout the series Littler took on Luke Humphries in the final on debut, with both stars featuring often The Sky series follows the journeys of a number of players during the tournament Amazon have tasted success with a number of high-profile sports docuseries, from Manchester City, to Arsenal, to some …

Michael van Gerwen drops a hint over when he could RETIRE - as darts icon rues missed opportunities ahead of December's World Darts Championship
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael van Gerwen drops a hint over when he could RETIRE - as darts icon rues missed opportunities ahead of December's World Darts Championship

Daily Mail  

Darting legend Michael van Gerwen has revealed when he might call time on his career and vowed to improve his form ahead of next month's World Championships. Michael van Gerwen has revealed he has no plans to retire until he wins more world titles MVG last won the World Championships in 2019 and has been on a poor run of …

Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam of Darts: ‘Just different gravy’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam of Darts: ‘Just different gravy’

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Three-time champion Gerwyn Price fails to qualify for Grand Slam of Darts
2 months, 1 week ago

Three-time champion Gerwyn Price fails to qualify for Grand Slam of Darts

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Michael van Gerwen jokingly strangles Luke Littler after record-breaking defeat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael van Gerwen jokingly strangles Luke Littler after record-breaking defeat

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Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler on way to claiming Czech Darts Open title
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler on way to claiming Czech Darts Open title

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Luke Littler accused of 'giving up' during 6-3 loss to world champion Luke Humphries in Swiss Darts Trophy while others blame his new arrows
3 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler accused of 'giving up' during 6-3 loss to world champion Luke Humphries in Swiss Darts Trophy while others blame his new arrows

Daily Mail  

Luke Littler's bid for glory in the Swiss Darts Trophy ended in the third round on Sunday when he lost 6-3 to world champion Luke Humphries. Luke Humphries books his spot in the quarter-finals, as the world number one beats Luke Littler 6-3 in our second game of the afternoon. 🔜 Stephen Bunting v Martin Schindler 📺 https://t.co/YyBPPwoMK8 | #ET12 …

Gabriel Clemens shocks Luke Humphries to set up Michael van Gerwen clash at Hungarian Darts Trophy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gabriel Clemens shocks Luke Humphries to set up Michael van Gerwen clash at Hungarian Darts Trophy

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