Luke Littler will compete in the Betfred World Matchplay major darts event in Blackpool after earning his place alongside Luke Humphries and Dave Chisnall. The £1 million event field is finally confirmed and Littler is poised to defend his reigning title from 2025.
A national profile reports a teenage fan battling a serious illness wants to meet Littler before the time is much late. The boy’s wish adds a human note to the competition. Littler’s presence in Blackpool now carries a mix of professional and human interest stories.