Luke Littler Set for Alexandra Palace Title Defence
Reigning champion Luke Littler will commence his PDC World Darts Championship defence on the tournament's opening night at Alexandra Palace. The darts sensation, who clinched his first world title in 2025, faces Darius Labanauskas in the first round on Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Tournament Schedule and Prize Fund
The expanded 128-player tournament runs from 11 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, with every competitor, including top seed Littler, starting from the first round. The prestigious event features a massive £5 million prize fund, with the winner claiming a life-changing £1 million.
Should Littler progress, potential clashes with darts heavyweights like Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith await later in the competition. The tournament culminates with its showpiece final on Friday, 3 January 2026.
How to Watch and Full Draw Details
Fans can follow Luke Littler's entire campaign live on Sky Sports Darts. The first round also features other notable matches, including female star Beau Greaves taking on Daryl Gurney.
All eyes will be on Ally Pally as 'The Nuke' begins his quest to retain the Sid Waddell Trophy in what promises to be an electrifying championship.
