81 m. ago World Darts Championship order of play today as Luke Littler faces early challenge

Luke Littler is back on the world stage as he looks to defend his World Darts Championship title

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6 h. ago Stephen Bunting in warning shot at Luke Littler for World Championship

With the PDC World Darts Championship now upon us, Luke Littler has been fired a firm warning by rival Stephen Bunting, who will be out for revenge against 'The Nuke'

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7 h. ago World Darts Championship: Luke Littler start time, TV channel and live stream

Luke Littler is preparing to defend his PDC World Darts Championship title at Alexandra Palace, with the festive darts action getting underway on Thursday

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7 h. ago Michael van Gerwen sets sights on World Championship after learning how to lose

The three-time champion won his last world title in 2019 and has finished as runner-up three times since

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9 h. ago World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results as Luke Littler begins title defence

‘The Nuke’ in action early as tournament gets underway at Alexandra Palace

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9 h. ago What time is Luke Littler playing tonight at the World Darts Championship?

Teenager begins title defence at Alexandra Palace

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10 h. ago World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Luke Littler looks to defend crown at Alexandra Palace

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year

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10 h. ago ‘Alien’ Luke Littler a ‘generational talent’ and only two men can beat him at World Championships, says practice partner

LUKE LITTLER is an “alien and unicorn” - and only two men can beat him at the World Darts Championship, according to his practice partner and former roofer. Littler, 18, returns to Alexandra Palace as the defending champion and now the world No1 after overtaking Luke Humphries in the order of merit. He is the...

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20 h. ago Luke Littler still gets £50 pocket money despite raking in £2m prize money

Darts supremo Barry Hearn said that Luke Littler, who has won nine Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) majors, has 'stayed grounded' ahead of the start of the World Darts Championship

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22 h. ago ‘No one can get in my head’ –  Luke Littler tells rivals not to bother with mind games at £1m World Darts Championship

LUKE LITTLER will not be rattled if rivals attempt mind games as they all chase darts’ first £1million prize. The expanded 20-day PDC World Darts Championship starts on Thursday at Ally Pally and the overall winner will earn a bumper payday on January 3, 2026. Yet anyone trying to unsettle defending champion Littler, 18, will...

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22 h. ago Luke Littler and Luke Humphries agreement reached after refusing to play darts tournament

Retired darts star Vincent van der Voort has backed world number one Luke Littler and Luke Humphries after both consider skipping PDC Pro Tour events, with Littler admitting he 'hates' the format

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22 h. ago Michael van Gerwen fires brutal Luke Littler warning after 'easy' darts claim

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has warned Luke Littler that life will get tougher as he gets older, ahead of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship defence

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23 h. ago Luke Littler sends mind games warning as World Darts Championship defence begins

Littler has a target on his back as he gets set to defend his title at Alexandra Palace.

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23 h. ago Five players to watch at the World Darts Championship including Luke Littler conqueror

Ahead of the start of the World Darts Championship, here is an insight into the five key players to look out for when the action at Alexandra Palace begins

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23 h. ago Luke Littler 'sacked' twice by Man Utd as he warns no one can get in his head

The World Champion is a master of the dartboard but he's yet to master the art of football management like legendary Sir Alex

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24 h. ago Prince William would ‘love the darts’, says former world champion Luke Humphries

The former world darts champion was made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

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24 h. ago Man United's plans for Angry Ginge after I'm A Celebrity victory despite Luke Littler drama

Manchester United are reportedly planning to invite I'm A Celebrity winner AngryGinge to Old Trafford following concerns over ticket allocation after Luke Littler was given away tickets at Wolves

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24 h. ago William would ‘love the darts’, says champion ‘cool hand’ Luke Humphries

The former world darts champion was made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

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25 h. ago Michael van Gerwen aims brutal Luke Littler jibe before Ally Pally

Luke Littler trashed Michael van Gerwen in the final of the 2024-25 PDC World Championship and the Dutchman is out for revenge at Alexandra Palace, stoking the flames of their rivalry early

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25 h. ago A sporting superhero: can anyone stop Luke Littler at the world darts championship?

Defending champion is a phenomenon and the indisputable titan of the game with a sense of inevitability at the Alexandra Palace extravaganzaYou will be seeing plenty of Batman and Wonder Woman over the coming weeks; Spiderman, Mr Incredible, perhaps even a Ninja Turtle or two. Yes, Christmas at Alexandra Palace is always a good time for spotting superheroes. But only one of them will not be wearing a costume.In fact, it is when he is in his normal human clothes, doing normal human things, that Luke Littler looks at his most incongruous. Standing with his fellow Manchester United fans in the away end at Molineux. Proudly brandishing a fresh driving certificate after finally passing his test. And it is in these more unguarded moments that you remember that the man they call The Nuke, the phenomenon who has detonated the sport of darts, is really still just a kid, a regular lad from Warrington with a deeply irregular talent. Continue reading...

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