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A huge outsider 12 months ago, Luke Littler is the clear favourite for this year's World Championship

Littler aware that he has made darts bigger than ever

Luke Littler knows people are watching darts because of him after a stunning 12 months.

William O'Connor celebrates his first round victory during the 2023-24 edition

O'Connor and Slevin set for all-Irish first-round clash

William O'Connor and Dylan Slevin have been drawn together in an all-Irish first round clash at the 2024-25 PDC World Championships.

Darts • 25 Nov 24

Luke Humphries (r) saw off Luke Littler in the Players Championship decider

Humphries defeats Littler to win Players Championship

World number one Luke Humphries retained his Players Championship Finals title with an 11-7 victory over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead.

Darts • 25 Nov 24

Luke Littler whitewashed Rob Cross in the Players Championships

Littler continues hot streak as Cross demolished

Luke Littler continued his hot streak after demolishing Rob Cross in the first round of the Players Championships Finals.

Darts • 22 Nov 24

It was comfortable in the final for Luke Littler

Littler strolls to Grand Slam title on debut

Teenager Luke Littler overpowered qualifier Martin Lukeman to win the Grand Slam of Darts on his tournament debut.

Darts • 18 Nov 24

Littler destroys Wattimena to set up Anderson showdown

Luke Littler stormed into the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals in style with a thumping 16-2 victory over Jermaine Wattimena in Wolverhampton.

Darts • 16 Nov 24

Luke Littler closed out 86 to seal a memorable comeback win

Littler rallies to seal Grand Slam quarter-final spot

Luke Littler fought back to win six of the last seven legs and edge out Mike De Decker to book his place in the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.

Darts • 14 Nov 24

Grand Slam win for Littler after nine-darter near miss

Luke Littler missed double 12 for a nine-dart finish against Lourence Ilagan in Group F of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Darts • 13 Nov 24

Luke Littler suffered a surprise loss to Andrew Gilding

Littler suffers first-round European Championship loss

Luke Littler fell to another first-round TV tournament defeat as veteran Andrew Gilding produced an upset win at the European Championship in Dortmund.

Darts • 26 Oct 24

Littler lost to Humphries in the World Championship final but has enjoyed a strong head-to-head record since

Littler sets up Humphries reunion at Swiss Darts Trophy

Luke Littler set up another showdown with Luke Humphries with victory in his second-round match at the Swiss Darts Trophy in Basel.

Darts • 28 Sep 24

Luke Littler won World Series events in Bahrain and Poland earlier in the year

Littler triumphs at World Series of Darts Finals

Luke Littler continued his meteoric rise by winning the Jack's World Series of Darts Finals with a crushing victory over Michael Smith in Amsterdam.

Darts • 15 Sep 24

Dylan Slevin had no answer to Luke Littler

Ireland's Slevin whitewashed by Littler

Luke Littler swept past Ireland's Dylan Slevin to book his place in the third round of the NEO.bet German Darts Championship in Hildesheim.

Darts • 31 Aug 24

Price pummels Littler Down Under

Luke Littler collapsed to an 8-1 defeat in the final of the Australian Darts Masters as Gerwyn Price powered to his second World Series of Darts title of the year.

Darts • 10 Aug 24

Michael van Gerwen defeated the PDC World finalist 10-6

Van Gerwen accounts for Littler at the World Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen won the first-round battle of the heavyweights at the World Matchplay as he sent rival Luke Littler packing.

Darts • 15 Jul 24

Littler has claimed his second World Series title

Littler comes good to win Poland Darts Open

Luke Littler claimed his second World Series title as he powered his way past compatriot Rob Cross to win the Poland Darts Open.

Darts • 15 Jun 24

Littler lit up Alexandra Palace at the turn of the year by sensationally reaching the World final

Littler effect could impact Ally Pally's Worlds future

Barry Hearn says the PDC World Darts Championship's future at Alexandra Palace is "under discussion" because of the Luke Littler effect on the sport.

Darts • 29 May 24

Littler has proven the doubters wrong by coming out on top in his maiden Premier League campaign

Littler hits nine-darter as he storms to PL glory

Luke Littler is one win away from becoming the youngest ever major champion in darts after reaching the Premier League final.

Darts • 24 May 24

Luke Littler dons the Austrian Open's Green Jacket and celebrates in front of the fans in Gratz after defeating Joe Cullen in the final

In-form Littler lands Austrian Open

Luke Littler maintained his blistering form with victory over Joe Cullen to win the Austrian Open title in Graz.

Darts • 29 Apr 24

Luke Littler responds after his win over Gerwyn Price in Liverpool

Littler silences hostile Liverpool crowd with victory

Luke Littler overcame a hostile crowd to claim a sweet Premier League victory in Liverpool.

Darts • 26 Apr 24

Luke Littler captured the public's interest in his surprise run to the final at the World Championship

Worlds set to stay at Ally Pally despite Littler mania

Professional Darts Corporation chief executive Matt Porter says it would take "something very special" to move the World Championship away from Alexandra Palace, despite the Luke Littler effect on the sport.

Darts • 18 Apr 24

Luke Littler celebrates his win in Manchester

Littler wins Premier League homecoming in Manchester

Luke Littler was inspired to win his Premier League homecoming by Manchester United's late collapse at Chelsea.

Darts • 04 Apr 24

Luke Littler registered his first Premier League win in Belfast tonight

Littler triumphs in Belfast to claim Premier League win

Luke Littler saw off stablemate Nathan Aspinall to secure his first Premier League night win in Belfast.

Darts • 28 Mar 24

Luke Humphries took the spoils in Dublin

Humphries delights Dublin with Premier League hat-trick

World champions Luke Humphries beat Michael Smith to win Premier League night eight in Dublin, while Luke Littler's wait for a victory in the competition goes on.

Darts • 22 Mar 24

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will take to the stage in Dublin on Thursday night

Two Lukes top draw as Premier League darts hits Dublin

Dublin is the latest stop on the Luke Littler tour as the World Championship finalist bids to win a first Premier League event at the 3Arena tonight.

Darts • 22 Mar 24

The world champion is now two points clear at the top of the table

Humphries triumphs again to go top of Premier League

World champion Luke Humphries delivered back-to-back nightly wins to move top of the Premier League with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.

Darts • 14 Mar 24