History of Luke Littler in Timeline

Luke Littler is a rising star in professional darts, currently playing in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He has secured several championship titles, including the Premier League Darts, PDC World Youth Champion, Bahrain Masters, Belgian Darts Open, and Austrian Darts Open champion.

January 2007: Early Life and Introduction to Darts

After his birth in January 2007, Luke Littler, who grew up in Warrington, started playing darts at 18 months old. He scored his first 180 at age six, joined the St Helens Darts Academy at age 10, and hit a nine-dart finish at age 13.

January 2007: Birth of Luke Littler

Luke Littler was born in January 2007.

2019: Early Tournament Wins

Luke Littler's darting journey saw him winning the England Youth Grand Prix and the Isle of Man Masters youth competition in 2019.

2020: Continued Success and JDC Tour

Littler continued his winning streak in 2020, defending his title at the Isle of Man Masters youth competition and securing two titles on the JDC tour. He also joined the "Elite1" partners program by Target.

September 2021: Success in Youth Competitions

In September 2021, Littler won the youth title at the England Open and secured second place in the British Pentathlon.

November 2021: First Senior Title and Nine-Dart Finish

Littler won his first senior title at the Irish Open in November 2021, defeating Barry Copeland. This victory secured his qualification for the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship at the age of 14. Later that month, he achieved a nine-dart finish at the JDC MVG Masters.

2021: Littler's First Televised Nine-Dart Finish

In 2021, at the age of 14, Luke Littler hit his first broadcast nine-dart finish.

January 2022: JDC Super 16 Victory

Luke Littler started 2022 by winning the JDC Super 16 in Milton Keynes, defeating Eleanor Cairns in the final.

March 2022: Isle of Man Open Success and WDF World Championship

Littler's success continued in March 2022 with a win at the Isle of Man Open youth competition and reaching the finals of the Isle of Man Classic. At the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship, he won his first match but lost in the next round to Richard Veenstra, who set a record average for a World Championship match at Lakeside.

June 2022: Welsh Open Warm-up, Romanian Classic, and WDF Europe Cup Youth Success

In June 2022, Littler achieved a high average of 121.86 in a match at the Welsh Open warm-up tournament and went on to win the final. He also secured victory at the Romanian Classic, defeating Jelle Klaasen in the final. At the 2022 WDF Europe Cup Youth, he achieved a gold medal in three categories.

September 2022: Success at the 2022 WDF Europe Cup

In September 2022, Littler represented England at the WDF Europe Cup. He reached the quarterfinals in the pairs and singles competitions and secured a gold medal in the team event, contributing to England's overall gold medal win in the points classification.

December 2022: JDC World Darts Championship Victory

Littler concluded 2022 with a notable achievement, winning the JDC World Darts Championship in London by defeating Harry Gregory.

2022: Qualification for WDF World Darts Championship

Having qualified in November 2021, Luke Littler participated in the 2022 WDF World Darts Championship at the age of 14.

May 2023: MODUS Super Series Victory

Luke Littler won the third series of the MODUS Super Series in May 2023, defeating Jacob Taylor in the final.

August 2023: Second MODUS Super Series Victory

Littler won the MODUS Super Series title for the second time in August 2023, defeating Colin Osborne in the final.

November 2023: PDC World Youth Championship Victory

In November 2023, Littler won the PDC World Youth Championship, defeating Gian van Veen in the final.

December 2023: JDC World Darts Championship Title Defense

Littler successfully defended his JDC World Darts Championship title in December 2023, defeating Álmos Kovács in the final.

2023: Debut at the 2023 UK Open

Luke Littler made his debut at the PDC major event, the UK Open, in 2023, where he reached the fourth round. This success earned him his first PDC Order of Merit ranking.

2023: PDC World Darts Championship Debut and Record-Breaking Performance

Making his debut at the 2023 PDC World Darts Championship, Littler achieved a record-breaking performance by achieving the highest average for a debutant and becoming the youngest winner in the tournament's history.

January 2024: Relationship Scrutiny

In January 2024, Littler and his girlfriend, fellow darts player Eloise Milburn, faced public scrutiny and criticism due to their age difference. The situation led to online abuse directed at Milburn, prompting a defense from her mother and a statement from Littler affirming his commitment to the relationship.

February 2024: Target Darts Partnership

In February 2024, Littler secured a multi-year professional contract with Target Darts, further solidifying his position in the professional darts world.

March 2024: Fantasy Football League Appearance

Littler's rising fame led to a guest appearance on Fantasy Football League in March 2024, alongside former England cricketer Stuart Broad, showcasing his growing recognition beyond the darts community.

2024: Littler's Nine-Dart Finishes and Premier League Debut

In 2024, Luke Littler achieved two televised nine-dart finishes, one at the Bahrain Darts Masters at age 16 and another at the Premier League Darts final at age 17. He also made his debut in the Premier League Darts in 2024.

2024: Littler's Breakthrough Year

In 2024, Luke Littler embarked on his professional darts journey, making his debut in the PDC Players Championship series. He showcased exceptional skill, securing his first Players Championship title in his debut event. His remarkable performance included a nine-darter and consistent high averages, marking a sensational start to his professional career.

2024: Mixed Results at the European Darts Grand Prix

In the 2024 European Darts Grand Prix, Littler qualified successfully but faced an early exit, losing to Luke Humphries in a closely contested second-round match.

2024: PDC World Darts Championship and Premier League Selection

In the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, Littler set a new record for the highest average for a debutant and became the youngest player to reach the final. Following this, he was selected as a wildcard entry for the 2024 Premier League Darts.

2024: Littler's Impressive UK Open Run

In the 2024 UK Open, Littler continued to impress, reaching his second PDC major quarter-final after notable wins against James Wade and Martin Schindler. His performance solidified his position as a rising star in the darts world.

2024: Continued Premier League Performance

Littler continued to compete in the Premier League throughout 2024, showcasing strong performances and reaching the semi-finals in multiple events. He recorded notable victories, including a win against Michael van Gerwen with an impressive average of 114.00.

2024: Setback at the German Darts Grand Prix

Littler faced a setback in 2024 when he failed to qualify for the German Darts Grand Prix, losing a close match against Jim Williams in the Tour Card Holder qualifiers.

2024: Premier League Darts Debut

Littler made his Premier League Darts debut in 2024, winning his first match against Luke Humphries. However, his debut was overshadowed by Humphries' complaints about crowd behavior during the match. Littler reached the semi-finals in his debut event, narrowly losing to Michael Smith.

2024: Second European Tour Title for Littler

Littler secured his second European Tour title at the Austrian Darts Open in 2024. He demonstrated strong form throughout the tournament, defeating notable opponents, including Danny Noppert and Joe Cullen in the final, to claim the championship.

2024: World Darts Championship and Financial Success

Littler's performance in 2024 significantly impacted his financial standing. Despite being a runner-up in the PDC World Darts Championship, his earnings of £200,000 marked a substantial increase from his previous tournament winnings.