Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation and 2025 PDC World Champion, has shed light on the relentless demands of the professional darts circuit, revealing the toll of his meteoric rise to stardom. In an interview with The Guardian on August 6, 2025, ahead of the Australian Darts Masters (August 8-9), Littler said, “You don’t get many days off. It’s constant—Premier League, Pro Tours, World Series. You’re always on the move, always playing. It’s tough, but it’s what I signed up for.” This candid admission underscores the grueling schedule behind his 2025 dominance, which includes six major titles: the PDC World Championship, World Matchplay, Premier League, UK Open, Grand Slam of Darts, and Bahrain Masters.
Littler’s schedule is punishing, with 17 Premier League nights from February to May, eight World Series events, 13 Pro Tours, and major tournaments like the World Matchplay, where he defeated James Wade 18-13 to become the youngest Triple Crown winner. His comments echo those of world No. 1 Luke Humphries, who called the 2025 calendar a “chore” on the Stick to Football podcast, noting, “We play Thursday to Sunday, then fly out for Pro Tours on Monday. It leaves you drained.” Littler’s minimal practice routine—sometimes not touching a dart between events—highlights his natural talent but also the physical and mental strain of constant travel, with recent trips to the US Darts Masters and upcoming events in Australia and New Zealand alongside girlfriend Faith Millar.
Despite earning over £1.5 million, including £500,000 from the World Championship, Littler’s lifestyle reflects the grind. Living in a £6,000-per-month Warrington mansion, he told The Mirror he rarely enjoys downtime, saying, “When I get a week off, I don’t want to analyze what I’ve done. I just want to chill.” Posts on X, like @DartsInsider’s, praised his resilience, while @TheTennisLetter drew parallels to tennis players like Alexander Zverev, who criticized the ATP’s hectic schedule. Littler’s focus remains on the Australian Darts Masters, where he faces Rob Cross or Peter Wright, aiming to surpass his 2024 semifinal loss to Gerwyn Price. His revelation of the “tough reality” behind his success humanizes his dominance, showcasing the sacrifices fueling his pursuit of Phil Taylor’s 16 world titles.
