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Luke Littler

Luke Littler is an English professional darts player from Warrington, born on 21 January 2007.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Luke Littler is an English professional darts player from Warrington, born on 21 January 2007. He competes in Professional Darts Corporation events and, by 2026, had become world number one and a two-time PDC World Champion. He is nicknamed "The Nuke".

Early life and background

Luke Littler was born in Warrington, Cheshire, in 2007. He became known as a darts prodigy before turning professional on the PDC circuit.

Professional breakthrough

Littler drew major attention with his run at the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, where he reached the final on debut at age 16. He then won the 2024 Premier League and continued to collect major titles.

World Championship success

Littler won the PDC World Darts Championship in 2025 and defended the title in 2026. His 2025 win set the record as the youngest world champion in darts history.

Playing style and records

He is noted for high-scoring power and record-breaking performances, including televised nine-dart finishes and a record number of 180s in a calendar year. Coverage describes him as one of the standout young talents in the sport.

Key facts

  • Littler is an English professional darts player who competes on the PDC circuit.
  • He won the PDC World Darts Championship in 2025 and 2026.
  • His 2025 victory made him the youngest world champion in darts history at 17 years, 347 days.
  • He is nicknamed "The Nuke".
  • By 2026, he had won 13 PDC major singles titles and 28 PDC titles overall.
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Canadian context

Luke Littler has a Canada connection through PDC events, which attract Canadian darts fans and international media coverage, but he is not primarily a Canadian sports figure.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Luke Littler?
Luke Littler is an English professional darts player from Warrington who competes in PDC events.
What is Luke Littler's nickname?
His nickname is "The Nuke".
When was Luke Littler born?
He was born on 21 January 2007.
Has Luke Littler won the PDC World Championship?
Yes. He won the PDC World Championship in 2025 and 2026.
What records is Luke Littler known for?
He became the youngest darts world champion and has been credited with several age-related and scoring records, including televised nine-dart finishes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Littler
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, nickname, PDC participation, world titles, world ranking, and title totals.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/articles/cz0dxve2j7go.amp
    Supports: 2025 world title, youngest world champion status, and career progression.
  3. BBC Newsround — https://www.bbc.com/newsround/articles/c140dyvgvyvo
    Supports: 2025 championship win, score, age, and youngest world champion claim.
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ln2nj5kyo
    Supports: 2026 world title, back-to-back world titles, and age 18 context.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/darts/story/_/id/46685589/luke-littler-darts-titles-prize-money-career-history-pdc-world-darts-championship
    Supports: World ranking, nickname, walk-on song, and career achievements.
  6. Target Darts — https://www.target-darts.co.uk/luke-littler
    Supports: Birthplace, youth academy background, and sponsor/profile details.