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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Luke Littler of England kisses the Sid Waddell trophy after defeating Gian van Veen of the Netherlands (not pictured) during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship Final match between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen

Littler: I'll be around for a very long time

Luke Littler revealed a pre-match pizza inspired him to more World Championship glory and insisted he has the hunger for many more titles.

Darts • 04 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Luke Littler of England celebrates victory after defeating Gian van Veen of the Netherlands (Not Pictured) in the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship Final match between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen at Alexandra Pa

Majestic Littler wins second world title in style

Luke Littler cemented his position as one of the greats of the sport after winning back-to-back World Championship titles by hammering Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final.

Darts • 05 Jan

MINEHEAD, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Luke Littler celebrates after beating Gian van Veen in the Quarter Final during Day Three of the 2025 Ladbrokes UK Open at Butlins Holiday Centre on March 02, 2025 in Minehead, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Young guns Littler and Van Veen bid for World glory

Luke Littler is one win away from becoming the first man in a decade to win back-to-back World Championships and a familiar foe is standing in his way.

Darts • 03 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Luke Humphries of England celebrates victory after defeating Gabriel Clemens of Germany (not pictured) during the Round Three match between Luke Humphries and Gabriel Clemens at Alexandra Palace on December 28, 2025 in Londo

Humphries keeps cool to see off Clemens challenge

Luke Humphries survived a massive scare as Gabriel Clemens threatened the biggest upset of the World Darts Championship before the 2024 winner pulled through.

Darts • 29 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Gary Anderson of Scotland throws against Jermaine Wattimena of the Netherlands (Not Pictured) during their Third Round match at Alexandra Palace on December 28, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Cross crushes Heta as Anderson edges Wattimena

Rob Cross thrashed Damon Heta 4-0 at the PDC World Championship to set up a last-16 clash with reigning champion Luke Littler.

Darts • 28 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Luke Littler of England throws against Mensur Suljovic of Austria (obscured) during the Round Three match between Luke Littler and Mensur Suljovic at Alexandra Palace on December 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James

Littler wastes little time beating Suljovic

Luke Littler put in a statement performance to bulldoze his way into the last 16 of the World Championship with a 4-0 victory over Mensur Suljovic.

Darts • 27 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Jonny Clayton of Wales celebrates victory against Niels Zonneveld of the Netherlands (not pictured) during the Round Three match between Jonny Clayton and Niels Zonneveld at Alexandra Palace on December 27, 2025 in London, E

Clayton holds nerve to reach last 16 of Worlds

Jonny Clayton was taken to the limit by Niels Zonneveld before moving into the last 16 of the PDC World Championship for a fifth successive year.

Darts • 27 Dec 25

Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands reacts during his second round match against William O'Connor of Ireland

Van Gerwen turns on the style as O'Connor falls short

Michael van Gerwen flexed his muscles against Limerick's Willie O'Connor as he powered into the third round of the World Championship, while Daryl Gurney from Derry also bowed out.

Darts • 24 Dec 25

Japan's Mitsuhiko Tatsunami in action during his first-round defeat to Michael van Gerwen

Van Gerwen overcomes huge scare to reach second round

Kenyan debutant David Munyua created one of the biggest shocks in the history of the PDC World Darts Championship by beating 18th seed Mike De Decker.

Darts • 19 Dec 25

Art of the darts chat hits maximums at Ally Pally

The World Darts Championship always delivers drama and it's all embellished by the skilful art of darts commentary.

Darts • 24 Dec 25

Price and Dobey advance to second round at Worlds

Gerwyn Price romped to a 3-0 win over Adam Gawlas to ease into the second round of the World Championship on Tuesday.

Darts • 17 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Brendan Dolan of Northern Ireland is congratulated by Tavis Dudeney of England after victory during day five of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 15, 2025 in London, England. (P

Updated Fermanagh's Dolan advances, Menzies sorry for outburst

Brendan Dolan became the first Irish player to navigate the first hurdle at the World Darts Championship after a tricky 3-1 win over England's Tavis Dudeney.

Darts • 15 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Stephen Bunting of England walks on for his match on Day Four of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Bunting survives scare with Van den Bergh dream over

Fourth seed Stephen Bunting survived a scare from Poland's Sebastian Bialecki before scraping into the second round of the World Darts Championship on Sunday.

Darts • 14 Dec 25

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Paul Lim of Singapore celebrates after winning his match on Day Three of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Legend Lim, 71, lights up Ally Pally with stunning win

Paul Lim rolled back the years at Alexandra Palace as the 71-year-old beat Jeffrey de Graaf to book his place in the second round of the World Darts Championship.

Darts • 14 Dec 25

Rob Cross of England celebrates winning his match on Day Two of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 12, 2025 in London, England.

Cross ends dire Ally Pally run, while Lennon bows out

Rob Cross put a horrible couple of months behind him as he won his opening match at the World Championship, while Carlow's Steve Lennon lost out to Damon Heta.

Darts • 13 Dec 25

'Defending is different' - Littler aiming to double up

Luke Littler wants to become the first person in a decade to successfully defend the World Championship.

Darts • 02 Dec 25

Luke Littler is the reigning world darts champion

World darts champion to scoop record £1m prize in 2026

The 2026 world darts champion will win a record £1 million (€1.2m) prize – double the amount Luke Littler received in January for claiming the 2025 title.

Darts • 31 Mar 25

Luke Littler would become the sport's youngest ever world champion

'Stuff dreams are made of' - Littler aims for tops

Luke Littler says it will be the "stuff dreams are made of" if he can create history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion.

Darts • 03 Jan 25

Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler in last year's final

Two Lukes set to light up World Darts Championship

The 2024/25 World Darts Championship gets under way at London's Alexandra Palace on Sunday evening, as reigning champion Luke Humphries opens his defence of the title.

Darts • 14 Dec 24

Two Lukes set to light up World Darts Championship

The 2024/25 World Darts Championship gets under way at London's Alexandra Palace on Sunday evening, as reigning champion Luke Humphries opens his defence of the title.

Darts • 13 Dec 24

Luke Littler speaks to the media after his semi-final defeat of Rob Cross

Littler good enough to win men's tournaments at 13

Luke Littler has been "smashing them all to bits" on the dartboard since the age of nine.

Darts • 03 Jan 24

Luke Littler has been in magnificent form

Sensational Luke Littler marches into Ally Pally final

Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler is one win away from completing his sensational World Darts Championship dream as he cruised into the final where he will meet new world number one Luke Humphries.

Darts • 02 Jan 24

Raymond van Barneveld is through to the last 16 for the first time since 2018

Van Barneveld now relishing date with 'amazing' Littler

Raymond van Barneveld set up a mouthwatering clash with teenage sensation Luke Littler after fighting through to the last 16 of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 29 Dec 23

Teen sensation Littler wants to show United how to win

Teenage sensation Luke Littler wants to show his beloved Manchester United how to win a trophy by lifting the World Darts Championship.

Darts • 28 Dec 23

Fermanagh's Dolan stuns Price at Ally Pally

Fermanagh man Brendan Dolan produced a superb performance to stun former champion Gerwyn Price on Thursday night and march into the last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Darts • 29 Dec 23