Luke Littler's 2026 has been another year of history. He retained his world title with a 7-1 win over Gian van Veen to collect the first £1 million winner's cheque, then added the World Masters, UK Open, Premier League and World Matchplay. He is still the world No.1, even after a shock first-round exit at the World Grand Prix in September.
And he is only 19. Here is how The Nuke went from Runcorn prodigy to the biggest name in darts. Shop the darts collection as you read.
Luke Littler Fact File
| Full name | Luke Littler |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 January 2007 (age 19) |
| Place of birth | Warrington, Cheshire, England |
| Discipline | Professional darts (PDC) |
| Nationality | English |
| Current status | Active; PDC world No.1 and world champion |
| PDC major titles | 14 |
| Sponsor | Target Darts (since age 12) |
| Nickname | The Nuke |
Career History
| Season | PDC major titles | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | PDC World Youth Champion; five Development Tour wins |
| 2024 | 3 | World Championship runner-up; Premier League; World Series Finals; Grand Slam |
| 2025 | 6 | World Championship; UK Open; World Matchplay; World Grand Prix; Grand Slam; Players Championship Finals |
| 2026 | 5 | World Championship; World Masters; UK Open; Premier League; World Matchplay |
PDC major singles titles won each season (2026 to date). He has also won the World Cup of Darts with England, partnering Luke Humphries.
Early Years: Throwing at 18 Months
Littler was throwing darts at a magnetic board aged 18 months and joined the St Helens Darts Academy at ten. By 12 he was sponsored by Target Darts.
In 2023 he won the PDC World Youth Championship, beating Gian van Veen in the final, and five Development Tour events.
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Breakthrough: Ally Pally 2024
Ranked 164th, the 16-year-old reached the 2024 World Championship final, beating Rob Cross 6-2 in the semi-finals before losing 7-4 to Luke Humphries. That January he hit his first televised nine-darter at the Bahrain Masters.
Later in 2024 he won the Premier League, becoming the youngest PDC major winner, and added the World Series Finals and Grand Slam.
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Peak: World Champion at 17
On 3 January 2025 he beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to become the youngest world champion in history, aged 17 years and 347 days. He went on to win six majors that year and, in November 2025, became the youngest ever world No.1.
In 2026 he retained his world title and set a World Matchplay final record average of 111.53 in beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
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Later Career: What Comes Next
With six televised nine-darters already, 14 major titles and the Grand Slam and 2027 World Championship ahead, Littler has the chance to rewrite every record in the sport. He is already third on the all-time list of PDC majors.
Honours
World Titles
- PDC World Champion: 2025, 2026
- PDC World Youth Champion: 2023
- World Cup of Darts: 2026 (England, with Luke Humphries)
PDC Majors
- Premier League: 2024, 2026
- Grand Slam: 2024, 2025
- World Matchplay: 2025, 2026
- UK Open: 2025, 2026
- World Series Finals: 2024
- World Grand Prix: 2025
- Players Championship Finals: 2025
- World Masters: 2026
Recognition
- BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year: 2024
- MBE: 2025
Away From the Game
Littler has been with Target Darts since he was 12, and was made an honorary citizen of Warrington in 2025. In 2024 he teamed up with boohooMAN to raise awareness for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
FAQs
How old is Luke Littler?
Luke Littler was born on 21 January 2007, so he is 19.
Where was Luke Littler born?
He was born in Warrington, Cheshire, and grew up in Runcorn.
How many world titles has Luke Littler won?
Two PDC World Championships, in 2025 and 2026, as well as the 2023 World Youth title.
Is Luke Littler world No.1?
Yes. He became the youngest PDC world No.1 in November 2025 and still holds top spot.
How many nine-darters has Luke Littler hit on TV?
Six televised nine-darters so far, the first against Nathan Aspinall at the Bahrain Masters in January 2024.
When did Luke Littler become world champion?
On 3 January 2025, beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to become the youngest world champion at 17.
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Part of our Player Profiles series. Read next: Phil Taylor and Ronnie O'Sullivan.
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