Luke Littler has lost two matches in a row. For most players, that might be enough to trigger questions about form, confidence and whether something has gone wrong. But John Lowe is having none of it. The three-time world champion has stepped forward to defend Littler after the teenager’s surprise World Grand Prix exit, insisting … Read more
Barry Hearn reveals what he told Luke Littler about crowd booing Luke Littler has spent most of 2026 making the darts world look almost unfair. Six premier titles in a row, another world championship and the world No.1 ranking have turned the 19-year-old into the sport’s biggest attraction. But there is another side to becoming … Read more
Luke Littler’s rise from teenage darts prodigy to global sporting star has changed almost every part of his life away from the oche. Suddenly, the 19-year-old is not only competing for major titles and huge prize money, but also finding himself surrounded by celebrities, media attention and a level of public interest that few darts … Read more
Back in December 2024, Luke Littler found himself apologising to a World Darts Championship fan after coming agonisingly close to delivering one of the biggest moments of the tournament. The teenager was competing against Ryan Meikle at Alexandra Palace, with the pressure already enormous as he attempted to go one step further than his runner-up … Read more
Luke Littler’s Surprise Darts Break Could Change Everything Before His Ally Pally Defence Luke Littler has gone from one of the busiest players in darts to suddenly having something almost every 19-year-old would love: time. After his shock first-round defeat to Luke Woodhouse at the World Grand Prix, Littler could now have only two competitive … Read more
Luke Littler knew exactly what was waiting for him at the World Grand Prix. The strange doubles-only start, the pressure of set play and the possibility of a match turning on just a handful of missed darts have always made this tournament different. What he probably did not expect was to discover just how unforgiving … Read more
Luke Littler’s World Grand Prix title defence lasted just one night — and the defending champion has been left facing some uncomfortable questions after a stunning first-round defeat to Luke Woodhouse. The world No. 1 walked onto the stage in Leicester expecting to begin another major title charge. Instead, he watched Woodhouse produce the biggest … Read more
Luke Littler Suffers Shock World Grand Prix Exit Against Luke Woodhouse Luke Littler arrived at the World Grand Prix with a target on his back. He was not simply another player in the field. He was the defending champion, the world No. 1 and one of the biggest names in the sport. Yet within one … Read more
Luke Littler is chasing another major title, but there is also a serious amount of money waiting at the end of the road. The 2026 World Grand Prix begins at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena on September 28, and this year’s tournament has an even bigger financial incentive. The total prize fund has risen to a record … Read more
Luke Littler’s World Grand Prix title defence is finally here, and the reigning champion has been handed an opening-night test that could be far more interesting than the seedings suggest. Littler will face Luke Woodhouse on Monday, September 28, at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with the first-round session getting underway at 6pm BST. The … Read more