The 2026 Darts World Championship final is a historic one. With Luke Littler and Gian van Veen, two youngsters face each other on the sport’s biggest stage – with records and an open title question. Who will claim the title at Ally Pally?
The 2026 Darts World Championship reaches its climax. On the final evening, the next generation will clash at London’s Alexandra Palace: Luke Littler meets Gian van Veen.
The defending champion challenges the final debutant – it is the youngest World Championship final in history.
Darts World Championship: Showdown of the Young Stars at Ally Pally
Both players impressed in the semi-finals in different ways. Littler marched confidently into the final, while van Veen overcame an intense duel with Gary Anderson.
Darts World Championship 2026: Littler on a Historic Path
The current 18-year-old world champion left no doubt about his form in the semi-final. Against Ryan Searle, Littler won clearly with 6:1 and temporarily won eleven legs in a row – an impressive demonstration of power on the biggest darts stage.
For Littler, it is already his third World Championship appearance – and for the third time in a row, he stands in the final.
This places him in an exclusive circle: this feat was previously only achieved by veteran Anderson and the legendary Phil Taylor. Furthermore, Littler could defend his title – something Anderson last managed.
Darts World Championship: Van Veen’s Path to His First World Championship Final
Gian van Veen had to invest significantly more in the semi-final. Against veteran Gary Anderson, the 23-year-old won an exciting match 6:3 and reached a World Championship final for the first time. The Dutchman showed nerves of steel and consistency when it mattered.
Darts World Championship: A Final of Special Significance
The 2026 final thus represents not only a title fight but also a turning point in the sport of darts. Defending champion versus challenger – and two youngsters who want to make history.
The winner is set to receive a record prize money of one million pounds (1.1 million euros).