Luke Littler Does It Again as Teen Sensation Retains World Darts Crown
So, if you’re wondering who won the darts tonight, the short answer is Luke Littler. And the longer story is that the teenage phenomenon has just taken another huge step towards darts greatness by winning his second straight World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. Luke Littler, still only 18 years old, successfully defended his PDC world title with a level of dominance that made the whole tournament feel almost inevitable. Across seven matches, only four sets were dropped. Any moment that might have looked like a wobble was quickly smoothed over, and by the time the final arrived, it felt as though the trophy was already leaning his way.
In the final, Littler faced Dutchman Gian van Veen, a player who had been outstanding all tournament and had already beaten some big names on his way to the last match. For a brief moment, it looked like Littler might be tested. Van Veen took the opening set and played fearlessly. But once Littler settled, the contest shifted completely. From that point on, the match was controlled, dictated, and eventually finished in emphatic style by the defending champion.
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By the end, Littler had sealed a back-to-back world title, becoming only the fourth player in PDC history to do so. The Sid Waddell Trophy was lifted once again, and the message to the rest of the darts world was clear: this isn’t a short-term rise, this is the beginning of something much bigger.
Afterwards, Littler spoke about how special the moment felt. While he admitted nothing will ever beat winning a first world title, retaining it was described as the real challenge. That challenge has now been met. His hunger, it was made clear, hasn’t faded at all. In fact, the ambition is growing. He has openly talked about wanting to dominate the sport and win everything there is to win.
Off the stage, the celebrations were refreshingly down to earth. Instead of anything flashy, the night was marked with pizza, while thoughts already turned to future tournaments and how to enjoy the historic £1 million prize money at a later date.
What really stands out is the scale of what Littler has already achieved before turning 19. Multiple major titles, two world championships, and a playing standard that regularly reaches world-class averages. Comparisons with legends like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen are no longer premature, they feel unavoidable.
For now, though, the headline is simple. Luke Littler won the darts tonight, again. And judging by what we’re seeing, this story is only just getting started.
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