Luke Littler has acknowledged that managing his demanding schedule has been one of the biggest challenges during his rapid ascent in the world of darts. The rising star clinched another significant title by securing his first World Matchplay victory.
In a thrilling final, Littler defeated James Wade 18-13 to achieve darts’ prestigious Triple Crown, which encompasses the World Championship and the Premier League. Since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old at the 2023/24 World Championship, the 18-year-old has also claimed victories in the Grand Slam of Darts and the UK Open.
Having already completed two intense Premier League campaigns, including a title win and a finals appearance, Littler faces immense pressure due to the frequent European Tour events that follow league nights. To manage his workload effectively, he strategically opts to skip certain tournaments to allow for essential rest periods.
In an exclusive interview with Mirror Sport, Littler revealed, “I pull out of tournaments to give me two free days off because it can be tough, especially when the Premier League’s on.” He emphasized the importance of carefully planning and balancing his schedule to prevent exhaustion and maintain peak performance levels.
Despite his remarkable success over the past 18 months, Littler finds little time for reflection due to his busy schedule, which includes media obligations and PR commitments. His next focus is on upcoming World Series events in Australia and New Zealand, followed by a series of major competitions leading up to the expanded World Championship in December.
Looking ahead, Littler expressed his ambitions to secure victories in the World Grand Prix, European Championship, and Players Championships Finals before the World Championship. Additionally, he highlighted his desire to defend his Grand Slam title and excel at the Grand Prix.
Teaming up with KP for the ‘Nuts for Darts’ campaign, Littler encourages pubs to participate for a chance to win an exclusive appearance from the world champion. He emphasized the community engagement aspect of the campaign, urging people to rally their landlords to enter and potentially host an evening with him at their pub.
As part of the ‘Nuts for Darts’ campaign, KP Nuts is offering one lucky pub the opportunity to host Luke Littler for a special appearance. Pub owners can enter by picking up promotional pub cards starting from August 11th.
