Luke Littler makes more darts history by becoming youngest world number one

Luke Littler made more history as he became the youngest ever world number one.

The 18-year-old’s position at the top of the rankings has seemingly been a foregone conclusion ever since he burst on to the scene with his record-breaking run to the final of the 2024 World Championship.

He became the youngest ever world champion a year later and has gone on to become a global star, transcending the sport.

LITTLER INTO THE FINAL! ☢️

Luke Littler wins ten of the last 11 legs to defeat Danny Noppert 16-9 and book his place in tonight's Grand Slam final!

That win also confirms Littler will become the new world number one following the conclusion of the tournament!#GSOD | SF pic.twitter.com/GuiXw2psjp

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 16, 2025

He is now officially the best player in the world, overhauling great rival Luke Humphries at the summit.

Littler beats the record of previous youngest Michael van Gerwen, who was a relatively senior 24 when he first topped the rankings in 2014.

He confirmed his position by beating Dutchman Danny Noppert in the semi-final of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.

The Warrington-born star will get the chance to celebrate his new status by beating Humphries in the final later on Sunday evening, with the pair’s next instalment of their enthralling rivalry which has gripped the sport over the last two years.

Littler said: “It’s not even been two years, I have not even spent two years on tour and I am already world number one.

“That is job done, now I am world number one, but I have got a bigger match tonight.

“I am the best in the world. I have said it throughout the year. Luke Humphries has been the best in the world. It doesn’t matter if you go out in the first round or second round, if