Luke Littler and Luke Humphries Poised for Showdown at World Darts Championship

The two top-ranked players, Littler and Humphries, dominate the narrative as the tournament begins, with Littler set to open his campaign on December 21.

Luke Littler, 17, aims to build on his breakout year after losing the 2024 final to Luke Humphries, who is defending his title at Alexandra Palace.
Littler's first match in the tournament will take place on December 21 against the winner of Fallon Sherrock vs. Ryan Meikle in the second round.
Humphries opened his title defense with a commanding 3-0 victory over Thibault Tricole and will return to action after Christmas in the third round.
Both Littler and Humphries have had standout seasons, with Littler winning the Premier League, Grand Slam, and other major events, while Humphries retained his world No. 1 ranking with multiple title wins.
The tournament field is wide open, with other contenders like Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, and emerging players such as Mike De Decker and Josh Rock also in contention.