LUKE HUMPHRIES thought he was going to have a heart attack on stage and admitted feeling anxious about his weight. The darts world champion has undergone a remarkable weight loss journey since

One-time darts world champion Dennis Priestley has hailed the coming of Luke Littler as just what the sport needed at a time when bosses are looking to drive interest

Darts boss Barry Hearn has insisted there are half a dozen youngsters following in the footsteps of Luke Littler and has warned the teenager he might not have things his own way at future editions of the World Darts Championship.

Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are among the main contenders battling out for the £500,000 top prize at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler is now in the top 32 in the world and automatically qualifies for some majors; Premier League Darts is live on Sky Sports; tournament runs to play-offs on May 23

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm since bursting onto the scene 12 months ago and Dennis Priestley is full of praise for the teenager

The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 PDC World Darts Championship including start date, schedule, competitors and where to watch.

World Darts Championship 2025/25 schedule as Luke Littler first match date set - The tournament favourite takes to the oche on December 21