51 m. ago I'm A Celeb winner AngryGinge and Lewis Capaldi celebrate Luke Littler reach World Darts Championship final for a third year in a row

AngryGinge and Lewis Capaldi were among the celebrity faces spotted in the crowd on Friday night, as Luke Littler secured his place in the World Darts Championship final for the third year in a row. 

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2 h. ago PDC World Championship: Gian van Veen sets up final with Luke Littler

World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1 in semiVan Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms around each other, silly little smiles plastered on to their silly little faces, the cutest high-street haircuts you’ve ever seen. Two kids at the very start of an unforgettable journey.Did either of them foresee, in those sepia-tinted days of August 2023, that the journey would convey them this far, this fast? I reckon Littler did. There’s never been much room for doubt and scepticism in there. His whole world has been stepping up, throwing a dart and watching it go exactly where he wants it to. Four months later, he would go to Alexandra Palace and change the sport for ever. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gian van Veen denies Gary Anderson in epic to set up final against Luke Littler

Van Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms around each other, silly little smiles plastered on to their silly little faces, the cutest high-street haircuts you’ve ever seen. Two kids at the very start of an unforgettable journey.Did either of them foresee, in those sepia-tinted days of August 2023, that the journey would convey them this far, this fast? I reckon Littler did. There’s never been much room for doubt and scepticism in there. His whole world has been stepping up, throwing a dart and watching it go exactly where he wants it to. Four months later, he would go to Alexandra Palace and change the sport for ever. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Luke Littler to face Gian van Veen in blockbuster World Darts Championship final

The Nuke earns Phil Taylor comparisons as he demolishes Ryan Searle to seal third consecutive showpiece appearance at Alexandra Palace

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3 h. ago Littler and Van Veen set up World Championship final that could define darts’ future

A rivalry that may come to dominate darts will write a huge first chapter at Alexandra Palace on Saturday evening

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3 h. ago World Darts Championship final date and start time for Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen will go head-to-head in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace

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3 h. ago World Darts Championship live: Gian van Veen sets up final against Luke Littler after winning thriller with Gary Anderson

Littler beat Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen saw off Gary Anderson in a thrilling semi-final of the World Darts Championship

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3 h. ago Gian van Veen's own prediction comes true as he sets up thrilling Luke Littler final

Gian van Veen and Luke Littler set up a World Championship final after wins over Gary Anderson and Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace on Friday night

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3 h. ago Luke Littler learns World Darts Championship final opponent as Gian van Veen impresses

Luke Littler will face Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship on Saturday evening

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5 h. ago Luke Littler issues perfect response to latest World Darts Championship boos

The 18-year-old darts sensation received a mixed reception of boos and cheers as he demolished Ryan Searle 6-1 to book his place in the World Darts Championship final

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5 h. ago Luke Littler issues perfect response to latest darts boos after his mum speaks out

The 18-year-old darts sensation received a mixed reception of boos and cheers as he demolished Ryan Searle 6-1 to book his place in the World Darts Championship final

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5 h. ago World Darts Championship live: Gary Anderson battles Gian van Veen after Luke Littler dismantles Ryan Searle in semi

Littler beat Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen plays Gary Anderson in the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship

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5 h. ago Luke Littler reaches third straight World Darts Championship final: Star, 18, thrashes Ryan Searle as friend Angry Ginge and Lewis Capaldi join his girlfriend in crowd at Ally Pally

Luke Littler's imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday's final.

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5 h. ago Luke Littler's perfect response to Ally Pally boos as reaches World Darts Championship final

Luke Littler reached a third successive World Darts Championship final on Thursday night as the reigning world champion beat Ryan Searle 6-1 in the semi-final

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5 h. ago Luke Littler beats the boos to reach World Darts Championship final in convincing win

Luke Littler booked his place in a third successive World Darts Championship with a comprehensive victory over Ryan Searle as the reigning champion took a step closer to the £1million jackpot

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6 h. ago Luke Littler heavily booed as 'Ally Pally villain' makes World Darts Champs entrance

Luke Littler was heavily booed during his walk-on to the World Darts Championship semi-final against Ryan Searle following his controversial comments to fans

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6 h. ago World Darts Championship change confirmed after Ryan Searle speaks out

Luke Littler takes on Ryan Searle before Gary Anderson meets Gian van Veen on semi-final night of the 2025/26 PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace

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9 h. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: World Championship darts final, Ashes and Afcon

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10 h. ago Ryan Searle's eye condition explained as darts star takes on Luke Littler

Ryan Searle opened up on his rare eye condition ahead of his World Darts Championship semi-final against Luke Littler at Alexandra Palace

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10 h. ago How Ryan Searle who can barely see darts board with eye condition could beat Luke Littler

Ryan Searle has reached his first World Darts Championship semi-final and will take on Luke Littler despite battling a rare genetic condition that limits his vision, meaning he can barely see the board

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