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

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 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2024/25 is almost here with the Alexandra Palace ready to deliver plenty of thrills over the festive period.Luke Humphries is back and ready to defend his title after triumphing over teenage sensation Luke Littler in the final in January - with a potential rematch set for the semi-finals.

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

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