Bullseye for Christmas: Your Ultimate World Darts Championship Preview

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the thrill of the oche, and this year’s World Darts Championship promises more drama than ever before - make it yours today for only £3.50.

All eyes are on Luke Littler, the teenage prodigy who stunned the darts world last year to become the youngest ever champion. Now, Littler returns to a sold-out Alexandra Palace, ready to defend his title—but rival Luke Humphries is hot on his heels, eager to seize the Sid Waddell trophy for himself.

In our special preview, we sit down with both Lukes to get their thoughts on the tournament ahead, and we break down their head-to-head records to see who has the edge. But if it’s not Luke lifting the trophy this year, who else could step up? We shine the spotlight on the other top contenders: three-time champ Michael van Gerwen, the ever-dangerous Stephen Bunting, Daryl Gurney, Michael Smith, Chris Dobey, Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price, and the rising Dutch star Gian van Veen.

That’s not all: enjoy exclusive features with Polly James, John McDonald, Matt Porter, and meet the unlucky local who drew Littler in his pub knockout! And for those who love an underdog story, we profile the unknowns hoping to become household names by New Year’s Day.

Celebrate the festive season with this special edition previewing the World Darts Championship. Luke Littler became the youngest player to lift the title last year, and the teen is back to defend his crown at a sold-out Ally Pally - although he will be hunted down by rival Luke Humphries.

We hear from both players in a bumper preview which includes features on most of the leading contenders, interviews with Wayne Mardle, Emma Paton, John Part and Polly James, a look at the unknowns who will be in action plus an