Summary

  • Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen 7-1 to win second PDC World Championship title

  • World number one Littler, 18, becomes first player to successfully defend title since Gary Anderson in 2016

  • Van Veen was appearing in first World Championship final

  • Littler wins £1m first prize at Alexandra Palace, London

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  1. Postpublished at 21:44 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    John Part
    Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

    Van Veen started out with lots of heart and got the first set. The second set in my mind is where Luke Littler won this. He ran with it all the way to this 147 finish.

  2. 'The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice'published at 21:43 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    We're about to hear from the back-to-back world champion Luke Littler.

    He says: "The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice."

    Stay tuned for full quotes.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:42 GMT 3 January

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    Scary thing about Littler is that Phil Taylor was 30 when he won his first world title. Littler has 12 years head start on catching his championship wins tally.

    Dave, Rotherham

    147 is easier than a nine-darter.

    Keith

    Luke LittlerImage source, PA Media
  4. Postpublished at 21:40 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    John Part
    Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

    Just when you think 'he can't do that'... It's improbable. He is the improbable dart player.

  5. Postpublished at 21:39 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    Luke Littler is the first recipient of the £1m prize money but what matters most is that he is now the fourth player in history to win back-to-back PDC world titles.

    He follows Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson.

    He's 18.

  6. Postpublished at 21:38 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    A big round of applause for Gian van Veen as he picks up the runner-up trophy and a cheque for £400,000.

    What a tournament he's had and he will certainly be back.

  7. Postpublished at 21:38 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    Sir Chris Hoy is on stage to present Luke Littler and Gian van Veen with their silverware.

  8. Postpublished at 21:36 GMT 3 January

    Result: Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    A 147 finish to win your second World Championship in a row.

    Luke Littler, you are utterly ridiculous at darts.

  9. Littler wins the PDC World Darts Championship againpublished at 21:35 GMT 3 January
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    Littler 7-1 Van Veen

    Luke Littler wins 2026 World Championship

    RIDICULOUS!!! Luke Littler goes back-to-back!

    He flings in another max to take the tally to 25 for this match.

    He needs 147 to win the world title and, of course, he nails it.

  10. Littler one leg away from titlepublished at 21:33 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (2-1)

    Luke Littler needs double 15 for a stunning 150 finish but wires it.

    He'll be back, though, and he moves one leg away from back-to-back!

  11. Postpublished at 21:33 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (1-1)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    It's difficult for Van Veen right now. You're trying to concentrate but you feel like it's gone, you kind of know it's gone, your opponent is outplaying you.

    He can't help being the way he's being right now.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:32 GMT 3 January

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    Welcome to the Littler dynasty - this match has been incredible, would have liked to see Van Veen get a few more sets but Littler has just been a different class!

    Rob

    The question is how many titles will Littler win in his career - 10, 12, 15?

    Calvin

  13. Van Veen holdspublished at 21:32 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (1-1)

    Gian van Veen chips his score down to 56 with Luke Littler on 160.

    He finds tops for a rare leg. He even gives the crowd a cheeky smile.

  14. Postpublished at 21:30 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (1-0)

    John Part
    Former PDC world champion on Sky Sports

    Luke is feeding off the negaitve vibe of his opponent. That's what you need to do. You need to make yourself feel positive. You need to let them know who's boss.

    Luke Littler celebratesImage source, PA Media
  15. Littler two legs awaypublished at 21:30 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (1-0)

    Luke Littler kicks off the set with a max as Gian van Veen's shoulders slump even further with a couple of 59s but he does leave eight with a 180.

    Will he get a chance? No, of course not. Littler nails double three.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:29 GMT 3 January

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    How anyone ever had doubt for Luke I do not know. He can have a off day and still win. He is literally unstoppable if he keeps up the way he is! Incredible!

    Tony, Durham

    Man this is brutal to watch, GVV can hold his head high, I'm certain he will be back stronger.

    Jack

  17. Postpublished at 21:28 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (0-0)

    It is genuinely hard to imagine Luke Littler losing on the Ally Pally stage for a long, long time.

    He is that good.

  18. Postpublished at 21:27 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (0-0)

    Luke Littler has thrown 14 180s to Gian van Veen's eight.

  19. Postpublished at 21:26 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (0-0)

    Wayne Mardle
    Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

    That just says it all. That is the seventh set.

    Just when Gian van Veen thought something special might be happening, it ends up ultimately going wrong.

  20. Littler one set away from titlepublished at 21:25 GMT 3 January

    Littler 6-1 Van Veen (3-0)

    Luke LittlerImage source, PA Media

    Gian van Veen hits six perfect darts but can't make it seven as it creeps left into the treble five but he can't find double nine to stop the rot.

    Luke Littler needs 54 - he goes 14 and tops to move one set away.