Luke Littler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Luke Littler MBE
Littler in 2025
Personal information
Nickname	The Nuke
Born	(2007-01-21) 21 January 2007 (age 18) Warrington, Cheshire, England
Darts information
Playing darts since	2017
Darts	23g Target Signature Gen 1
Laterality	Right-handed
Walk-on music	"Greenlight" by Pitbull featuring Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO	2019–2020
PDC	2023–present (Tour Card: 2024–present)
WDF	2019–2023
Current world ranking	NR (8 July 2021)
BDO majors – best performances
World Ch'ship	Last 16: 2022
World Masters	Last 64: 2022
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'ship	Winner (2): 2025, 2026
World Matchplay	Winner (1): 2025
World Grand Prix	Winner (1): 2025
Grand Slam	Winner (2): 2024, 2025
Premier League	Winner (1): 2024
European Ch'ship	Last 16: 2025
UK Open	Winner (1): 2025
Players Ch'ship Finals	Winner (1): 2025
Masters	Quarter-final: 2025
World Series Finals	Winner (1): 2024
Other achievements
2023 Televised Performance of the Year 2023, 2024 Young Player of the Year 2024 PDC Player of the Year 2024 Best Newcomer 2024 Fans' Player of the Year 2024 PDPA Players' Player of the Year
Medal record Men's Darts Representing  England WDF Europe Cup Gold 2022 Gandía Men's team Gold 2022 Gandía Men's overall WDF Europe Cup Youth Gold 2022 Budapest Boys singles Gold 2022 Budapest Boys team Gold 2022 Budapest Boys overall Bronze 2022 Budapest Boys pairs

Luke Littler (born 21 January 2007) is a famous English professional darts player. He competes in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and is currently ranked as the number one player in the world. Known by his nickname "The Nuke", Littler has achieved amazing success at a very young age. He is a two-time PDC World Championship winner, having won the title in 2025 and 2026.

When he won his first world title, he set a record as the youngest world champion in darts history at just 17 years old. He has already won 10 major PDC titles and a total of 22 titles in his career.

Luke was born in Warrington and started playing darts when he was only a toddler. He became famous worldwide in 2024 when, at age 16, he reached the final of the World Championship. This sparked a huge interest in the sport known as "Littlermania". In 2025, he defeated Michael van Gerwen to win his first World Championship. He successfully defended his title in January 2026 by beating Gian van Veen.

For his achievements, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2024 and received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2025.

Luke Littler Biography

Early Life and Childhood

Luke Littler was born on 21 January 2007 in Warrington, Cheshire. His parents are Lisa Littler and Anthony Buckley. He has two brothers and one sister. For the first few years of his life, he lived in Runcorn before moving back to Warrington, where he went to school at Padgate Academy. As a child, he had surgery to help correct an eye muscle condition.

Luke's journey with darts began when he was just 18 months old. His father bought him a magnetic dartboard from a discount store. He loved the game instantly. By the time he was six years old, he had already scored his first "180" (the highest score with three darts). At age 13, he achieved a nine-dart finish, which is the perfect game in darts. When he was 10, he joined a youth darts academy in St Helens to play in leagues.

Professional Darts Career

Early Success and Youth Titles

In November 2021, when he was 14, Luke won his first senior title at the Irish Open. This win allowed him to play in the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship. He also won the JDC Super 16 in early 2022.

At the 2022 WDF World Championship, Luke won his first match, making him the youngest player ever to win a match at that tournament. Later that year, he won the JDC World Darts Championship in London.

In 2023, Luke continued to win tournaments. He won the British Classic and the British Open. He also became the 2023 PDC World Youth Championship winner by beating Gian van Veen in the final.

Rise to Fame in 2024

Luke became a household name during the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. He qualified for the tournament thanks to his success on the youth tour. Although he started as an underdog, he amazed everyone by reaching the final. At 16 years old, he was the youngest player ever to do so. In the final, he played against Luke Humphries but lost 7–4. Even though he didn't win, his performance made him a superstar and earned him £200,000.

Later in 2024, he won his first senior PDC title at the Bahrain Darts Masters. In that tournament, he hit a televised nine-dart finish, becoming the youngest player to achieve that feat on TV. He also won the Premier League in his first season, beating Luke Humphries in the final.

Becoming World Champion in 2025

Littler playing in the 2025 Premier League

In the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship, Luke entered as one of the favorites. He played brilliantly throughout the tournament. In one match, he had an incredibly high average score of 140.91 in a single set. On 3 January 2025, he faced the three-time champion Michael van Gerwen in the final. Luke won the match 7–3 in sets.

This victory made him the youngest World Champion in history at 17 years and 347 days old. He broke the previous record held by Jelle Klaasen. Winning this title moved him up to number two in the world rankings.

Throughout 2025, Luke continued to dominate. He won the UK Open, the World Matchplay, and the World Grand Prix. By winning the Grand Slam of Darts in November, he became the world number one player.

Defending the Title in 2026

Luke returned to the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship as the defending champion. He played very well, winning his first three matches without losing a single set. He reached the final for the third year in a row. In the final, he defeated Gian van Veen 7–1 to win his second consecutive World Championship title.

Playing Style and Equipment

Luke is known for scoring points very quickly. He frequently hits the maximum score of 180. He uses darts made by the company Target, which have long metal points (45mm). He plays at a fast pace and is very good at finishing games by hitting the "double 10" section of the board.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Outside of darts, Luke is a big fan of football. He supports Manchester United. He also likes rugby league and supports the Warrington Wolves. Because of his success, he has met famous athletes, including footballers from Tottenham Hotspur.

Luke enjoys playing video games in his free time. He is friends with online streamers and often appears in videos playing EA Sports FC. In February 2025, he was made an honorary citizen of Warrington to celebrate his amazing achievements in sports.

Career Achievements and Statistics

Major Finals

Luke has played in many major finals. Here is a list of his performances in the biggest PDC tournaments:

Nine-Dart Finishes

A nine-dart finish is the perfect game in darts. Luke has achieved this difficult feat several times on television.

See also

In Spanish: Luke Littler para niños