Luke Littler Set for Players Championship 2 in Wigan
Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler returns to the oche today as Players Championship 2 wraps up the 2025 PDC ProTour double-header at Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan.
The 18-year-old rising star from Warrington will be looking for a deep run after his last-32 exit yesterday, where he fell 6-3 to Joe Cullen. Littler is set to face Croatia’s Pero Ljubic in the first round, with the winner advancing to play either Cor Dekker or Bradley Brooks in the last 64.
Star-Studded Field Competes for £15,000 Prize
Joining Littler in today’s 128-player draw are some of the sport’s biggest names, including:
- World No. 1 Luke Humphries
- Reigning Players Championship 1 winner Rob Cross
- Former world champions Peter Wright, Michael Smith, and Gerwyn Price
Play begins at 13:00 GMT, with live coverage available on PDCTV and through major bookmakers’ websites.
Key First-Round Matches
- Luke Littler v Pero Ljubic
- Michael Smith v Kim Huybrechts
- Gerwyn Price v William Borland
- Peter Wright v Leon Weber
- Raymond van Barneveld v Oskar Lukasiak
- Rob Cross v Mickey Mansell
Can Littler bounce back and make a statement in Wigan? Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds.
