Luke Littler next match LIVE: Date, start time, opponent and how to follow Nuke’s PDC World Championship round two match

Luke Littler began his PDC World Darts Championship title defence with a comfortable victory and remains the man to beat at Ally Pally.

‘The Nuke’ became the youngest world champion in the sport’s history by beating Michael van Gerwen in last year’s final.

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Littler has since added to his list of record-breaking achievements by becoming world number one.

He has returned to Alexandra Palace as the top seed for the 2025/26 edition of the tournament.

The 18-year-old clinched a 3-0 victory over Darius Labanauskas in his opening match to stretch his winning streak to 14-matches.

Since losing to Matt Campbell at the Players Championship 34, Littler has lifted both the Grand Slam of Darts and the Players Championship titles.

When is Luke Littler playing?

Littler will take on Mario Vandenbogaerde or David Davies in the second round of the 2025/26 World Darts Championship.

Their clash is yet to have a confirmed session slot, but has been provisionally scheduled for Sunday, 21 December.

It is likely to be one of the four evening matches, which would see Littler in action at around 9pm.

He would then be eyeing a third-round meeting with Joe Cullen, Bradley Brooks, Mensur Suljovic or David Cameron.

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How to follow Littler’s next match

talkSPORT will have full coverage of every match this Christmas with our commentary team of Ian Danter, Mark Wilson, Paul Nicholson and Chris Mason. 

Commentary of Littler vs Vandenbogaerde or Davies will be live on the talkSPORT App and talkSPORT Darts YouTube Channel.

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Sky Sports will also have live TV coverage of every night of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Their coverage of evening sessions on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Darts are scheduled to begin at 6:30pm.

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What has Littler said?

Littler survived an encounter with the Ally Pally wasp during his  3-0 victory over Labanauskas on Thursday night.

Littler was asked about his altercation with the wasp following his win, telling talkSPORT: “I saw it in the second set, or halfway through the first, I can’t remember, and then it just disappeared.

“I was like, ‘yeah, it’s gone’. Then, as soon as the interview comes, it comes back, but I managed to dodge it.”

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• Luke Humphries – 7/2
• Gian van Veen – 12/1
• Gerwyn Price – 14/1
• Josh Rock – 14/1
• Michael van Gerwen – 16/1
• Nathan Aspinall – 40/1
• Stephen Bunting – 40/1

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