World Darts Championship: Luke Littler is amused at Manchester United trophy jibe

Sunday 4 January 2026 09:12, UK

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Luke Littler celebrates with the Sid Waddell trophy after victory against Gian van Veen after the final of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Saturday January 3, 2026

Demolition job! Littler dominates Van Veen (and wasp!) to retain title

Darts 2026 best moments

What a tournament! | Memorable moments from 2026 Worlds

LITTLER

Littler: It is crazy what I’ve done but...I want to beat Taylor's record at No1

Littler wins

'No one could stop him!' | Littler takes out 147 finish to go back-to-back!

Ally Pally wasp

The Ally Pally wasp is BACK! Littler and Van Veen forced to duck and dive in final!

Littler reaction

Littler: The first time was so nice...I had to do it twice!

Van Veen blood

'My pinkie hit the board!' | Van Veen explains why blood led to board change!

Littler 170

'Reel it in, pal!' | Littler wins third set with The Big Fish!

Littler wins second set

Van Veen takes out 145 and 127 but LOSES second set to Littler

Van Veen Littler

'Wow, how annoyed is he?!' | Van Veen wins first set as Littler rues missed doubles

Littler Van Veen

'The young boys are here!' | Is Littler-Van Veen darts' newest rivalry?

Van Veen reaction

Van Veen: I missed too many chances