Luke Littler Makes Retirement Admission After First Match Since World Darts Championship Payday
Luke Littler has made a candid admission about retirement after returning to action for the first time since landing his lucrative World Darts Championship payday.
The teenage sensation, who recently secured a second world title and the £1million winner’s cheque at Alexandra Palace, was back on the oche as the new season got underway. While his performance once again underlined his extraordinary talent, it was his comments away from the board that caught attention.
Speaking after the match, Littler was asked whether his rapid success and financial security had changed how he views the future — including how long he expects to remain in the sport. His answer was typically honest.
“I’ve got a lot of years left in me,” Littler said, before admitting that retirement is something he has already thought about, even at such a young age. However, he stressed that it is a distant consideration rather than an immediate plan.
“I won’t play forever”
Littler acknowledged that no career lasts forever, explaining that darts, while less physically demanding than many sports, still takes its toll mentally over time.
“I won’t play forever,” he said. “But right now, I’m just enjoying it. I want to keep winning titles and see how far I can go.”
Despite his financial windfall, Littler made it clear that money is not a reason to step away early. Instead, his motivation remains rooted in competition, trophies and building a legacy.
Eyes on longevity and records
Already a multiple world champion before turning 20, Littler has openly spoken about his desire to stay at world number one for as long as possible and challenge long-standing records set by legends of the game.
His return match showed no sign of complacency following his biggest payday, with Littler displaying the same focus and scoring power that have defined his rise.
For now, retirement talk remains hypothetical. Littler’s admission was less about stepping away soon and more about recognising the bigger picture — that his career is a marathon, not a sprint.
As the new season unfolds, one thing is clear: Luke Littler’s attention is firmly on the present, and any thoughts of retirement can wait until much later.
