Luke Littler sends feisty four-word message to darts rivals ahead of World Championship defence
As the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship approaches, reigning champion Luke Littler has fired a blunt message to his rivals — and it’s short, sharp and confident. Facing the pressure of defending his world title, the 18-year-old world No. 1 insisted: “No one can get in my head.” (GB News)
That four-word statement doubles as both a warning and a declaration of mental strength. Littler, who begins his title defence against Darius Labanauskas on Thursday, said he won’t allow any psychological games to unsettle him. (Yahoo Sports UK)
From snide comments to steely focus
The comment comes in response to recent attempts by rivals to get under his skin. After a heated moment with Ricardo Pietreczko — who suggested he expected to win “just one leg” rather than the match — Littler refused to let the dig affect him. He went on to produce a dominant checkout and secured the win. (GB News)
Rather than react, Littler said he simply blocked out the noise and focused purely on his game. “If you say something to me, I’ll block it out and I’ll just get on with my job,” he stated. (The Independent)
Mental toughness meets elite form
2025 has been a whirlwind for Littler — a year of record-breaking form, major titles, and a meteoric rise to world No. 1. (ESPN)
Now, as the biggest tournament of the year looms, he appears determined to match his talent with unshakeable composure. His message to rivals is simple: mind games won’t work — because mentally, he’s already won.
