Who is Luke Littler?
In short
Luke Littler is an English professional darts player and the current world number one. He is currently in the news following reports that his commercial partner, Target Darts, saw sales double to £100 million due to his career success.
Who they are now
He is a professional darts player competing in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Known as "the Nuke", he is the youngest world champion in the history of the sport.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because his commercial impact helped his sponsor reach £100 million in sales, and following recent discussions regarding a slump in his tournament performances.
An example of their work
He won the PDC World Darts Championships in both 2025 and 2026. He has also secured 14 PDC major singles titles to date.
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Sources
- Darts 2026: Dates, schedule, results, tournament winners as Luke Littler and Co. chase glory
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- Darts ace Luke Littler helps firm behind his incredible career DOUBLE its sales to staggering £100m in a year
- NYCC ’26 Interview: S.A. Cosby talks TRUTH TO POWER, his upcoming Luke Cage novel