Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation and 2025 PDC World Champion, will soon vie for a unique title outside darts at the Target Sport Stars Fishing Championships on July 29, 2025, at Tunnel Barn Fishery in Warwickshire, per Warrington Guardian. Known as “The Nuke,” Littler, who recently launched the McDonald’s Big Arch burger, will join sporting icons like Warrington Wolves’ Matty Ashton and Karl Fitzpatrick, former boxer Tony Bellew, and promoter Barry Hearn in a charity fishing competition raising funds for five charities, including the Willow Foundation and Haven House, per. This marks a departure from his darts dominance, where he’s won five major titles, including the 2024 Premier League and Grand Slam, per.
Littler’s participation highlights his growing off-board presence, following his MBE award at 18 for services to sport, per,. While some, like @DrHuw, called the honor “preposterous,” others see it as a nod to his impact, per. The fishing event offers Littler a chance to showcase his versatility, though his focus remains on defending his Premier League title, which he says “would mean everything,” per. This lighthearted competition contrasts with his intense darts schedule, including a recent World Cup of Darts loss with Luke Humphries, per Express.
