Luke Littler’s 2026 schedule and when darts world champion plays next | Other | Sport

January 6, 2026 2,999

Luke Littler may have clinched back-to-back World Darts Championship titles, but he’s hungry for more success in 2026. The Nuke overpowered rival Gian van Veen in the final, initially trailing by one set before storming back to secure seven consecutive sets and the championship.

Following his remarkable triumph, the 18-year-old expressed his ambition to be the dominant force in darts for years to come. Littler said: “It’s what dreams are made of. Nothing will ever beat a first world title – for anyone, in any sport, because that’s the first time you’ve done it. But this was all about retaining it. To go back-to-back feels amazing. I want to dominate everything, I want to try to win everything.”

Littler can kickstart his campaign at the Bahrain Darts Masters, scheduled for January 15 to 16. While the Nuke hasn’t confirmed his participation in specific tournaments, his aspirations for dominance suggest he’ll be competing across numerous events.

Here, Express Sport provides a comprehensive rundown of the 2026 darts calendar, extending right up to the next World Darts Championship in December.