“Hopefully I can tick this one off my list now” – Littler chases missing major title in Minehead
Luke Littler has made no secret of the fact that one major title has consistently eluded him — and as he arrives in Minehead for the 2025 Players Championship Finals, he’s more determined than ever to change that.
The 18-year-old sensation secured his place in the tournament by winning Players Championship 32 in Wigan, in a performance that underlined just how ruthless and composed he’s become. (PDC) Despite already picking up eight major titles, Littler admits the one from Minehead still matters deeply.
“Last year I fell just short of the title here, so hopefully I can tick this one off my list now,” he said in a recent interview. (Dartsnews.com)
According to Littler, Minehead represents one of the few televised tournaments he hasn’t yet won, making it a key ambition as he continues building his legacy. (Dartsnews.com)
Making History as World No. 1
This year’s trip to Minehead is extra special — Littler will take the stage as world number one for the first time at this event. (Dartsnews.com) With that ranking comes added pressure, but the young star sounds unfazed.
He said he doesn’t put too much stock in his seed:
“I don’t think it matters which seed you are … it’s not going to be easy anyway, but hopefully I can build on the form I showed during the Grand Slam of Darts.” (Dartsnews.com)
That “form” reference is no idle comment: Littler recently secured his third televised ranking title of the season with a dominant performance at the UK Open, also held in Minehead. (PDC)
The Tournament He’s Never Won
The Players Championship Finals is one of the three major tournaments currently missing from Littler’s collection. (Dartsnews.com) Last year, he came agonisingly close — only to be beaten by Luke Humphries in the final. (PDC) Now he has a second shot at what he views as a “special” trophy.
What’s Next
Littler begins his campaign at Minehead having locked in qualification and now fully focused on adding this title to his CV. (ESPN.com) He said he’s looking to channel the momentum from his recent successes and is ready for the tough road ahead.
If he can deliver, this could be the defining moment that fills one of the few remaining gaps in his already stellar résumé — and finally lets him “tick it off the list.”
