The draw for the PDC World Darts Championship will take place on Monday at 4:30pm GMT, revealing Luke Littler's route to defending his title. The 18-year-old made history in January as the youngest champion, and his bid for back-to-back titles at Alexandra Palace begins on December 11.
A record 128 players will compete, with all entrants entering the first round for the first time. The top 64 ranked players on the PDC Order of Merit are seeded and will be drawn against one of the 64 qualifiers. Littler, as world number one, is guaranteed a seeded position.
Fans can watch the draw for free on Sky Sports News, the Sky Sports app, or the official Sky Sports Darts YouTube channel. Potential seeded opponents for Littler include Beau Greaves, Mervyn King, Niko Springer, and Simon Whitlock.
The tournament spans three weeks, with rest days over Christmas, concluding on January 3, 2026. The winner receives £1 million. Littler faces stiff competition from the likes of Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, and Gerwyn Price.
