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Luke Littler Wins PDC Darts Championship, Sets New Record

1/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Luke Littler defeated Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace to win the PDC Darts World Championship for the second consecutive year, becoming the youngest player to win the title.
The win marks the first back-to-back title since Gary Anderson in 2016.
Littler posted a three-dart average of 106.
He hit 16 180s.
He sealed victory with a 147 checkout.

History

Historical Context

Gary Anderson won the 2016 PDC World Darts Championship, successfully defending his title with a 7-5 victory over Adrian Lewis at Alexandra Palace. This event, part of the PDC's prestigious tournament series since its inception in 1994, showcased a record 654 maximums, reflecting the sport's rising competitiveness and popularity. Recently, Luke Littler became the youngest player to win consecutive titles, further highlighting this trend.

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Story summary

Luke Littler defeated Gian van Veen 7-1 at Alexandra Palace to win the PDC Darts World Championship for the second consecutive year, becoming the youngest player to win the title.
The win marks the first back-to-back title since Gary Anderson in 2016.
Littler posted a three-dart average of 106.
He hit 16 180s.
He sealed victory with a 147 checkout.

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