Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen Set for World Darts Championship Final
The 17-year-old rising star will face the three-time world champion in a highly anticipated showdown at Alexandra Palace.
- Luke Littler, 17, secured his second consecutive World Darts Championship final with a dominant 6-1 victory over Stephen Bunting, averaging 105.48 and finishing with a 170 checkout.
- Michael van Gerwen, a three-time world champion, defeated Chris Dobey 6-1 to reach his seventh final, showcasing efficient play and a 158 checkout despite a less explosive performance.
- Littler, who was runner-up in the 2024 championship, aims to become the youngest-ever winner of the Sid Waddell Trophy, breaking Van Gerwen's record set at age 24.
- Van Gerwen, seeking his first world title since 2019, has shown signs of resurgence despite recent inconsistency, with a career total of 47 PDC major titles.
- The winner of Friday's final will claim the Sid Waddell Trophy and a prize of approximately €600,000, in what many consider a generational clash between a young phenom and an established legend.
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