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Teenage Darts Prodigy Becomes Youngest World No. 1
17 Nov
Summary
- 18-year-old Luke Littler defeats Luke Humphries to become world's top-ranked darts player
- Littler's victory adds to his impressive legacy, including a 2024 World Championship final appearance and 2025 world title
- Humphries vows to reclaim the No. 1 spot, setting up a rivalry for the future
On November 17, 2025, 18-year-old Luke Littler made darts history by becoming the youngest-ever world number one player. Littler defeated the defending world champion, Luke Humphries, by a score of 16-11 in the final of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
Littler's rise to the top has been meteoric. Just last year, he shocked the world by reaching the 2024 World Championship final, and then became the youngest world champion in 2025. Now, he has added the Grand Slam title to his growing list of accolades, cementing his status as the new face of the sport.
Humphries, who had held the world number one ranking, admitted it was an emotional night to relinquish the top spot. However, he vowed to reclaim the position, saying "When it gets to the Worlds, I've got one opportunity to take it back from him. I'll be fighting hard; it's a war now." The stage is set for a thrilling rivalry between these two young darts stars in the years to come.
