Luke Littler, the darts sensation, is on the cusp of adding more historic achievements to his already incredible young career as he heads into the Premier League Darts playoffs. Having burst onto the scene with a stunning run to the World Championship final, where he became the youngest-ever world finalist, Littler has continued to defy expectations.
At just 18 years old, Littler has already broken multiple records in the Premier League Darts.1 This season, he has surpassed his own record for the most 180s thrown in a single Premier League season and has accumulated a record five nightly wins, even before the season’s conclusion.2 His consistently high scoring and remarkable finishing have made him a dominant force in the competition.
Littler will enter the Premier League playoffs at the top of the table, making him the strong bookmakers’ favorite to lift the trophy. If he were to win, he would become the youngest player to win the Premier League on multiple occasions, joining an elite group of darts legends like Michael van Gerwen (seven titles), Phil Taylor (six titles), and Gary Anderson (two titles) who have achieved this feat. Winning it again at such a young age would further solidify his status as a generational talent.
Despite the immense pressure and the constant breaking of records, “The Nuke” appears to take each milestone in his stride, showcasing a maturity beyond his years. His rivalry with current world champion Luke Humphries has also been a major talking point, with both players consistently pushing each other to new heights and producing some of the highest-quality darts seen in recent years. This friendly yet fierce competition has only added to the excitement of the Premier League season.
Beyond the Premier League, Littler has also been announced as Luke Humphries’ partner for the World Cup of Darts, signaling another opportunity for him to make history on the international stage. His career earnings have already surpassed £1.3 million, and he continues to challenge for the world number one spot on the PDC Order of Merit.
