How to watch Luke Littler play darts at the PDC

Luke Littler celebrates on his way to the PDC World Darts Championship Final 2024
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One year on from his fairytale run to the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship, Luke Little returns to Ally Pally with his sights set on victory. The tournament gets underway on Sunday, 15th December, while Littler's campaign begins on Saturday, 21st December when he faces the winner of Ryan Meikle vs Fallon Sherrock.

Below: how to watch darts live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

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UK: Sky Sports

US: DAZN

Aus: Kayo Sports

RoW: PDC.TV

Twelve months ago it was only the biggest darts enthusiasts who knew the name Luke Littler. Now the 17-year-old has become a household name thanks to a remarkable rise that has seen him transition from an up-and-comer to one of the best players on the planet.

'The Nuke' has won 10 titles this year – including The Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts and the World Series of Darts – earned more than £600,000 in prize money and has hit two televised nine-dart finishes.

Now Littler is aiming to win the biggest title in professional darts when he competes in the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship. Seeded fourth, he'll hope to go one better than last year when he enjoyed a remarkable run to the final before losing 7-4 to Luke Humphries.

Can Littler become the youngest-ever player to be crowned world champion? You'll want to tune in to find out so read on to discover how to watch the darts online and from anywhere.

Watch live darts from anywhere using a VPN

You won't be able to watch your regular PDC World Darts Championship live streams while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch your home PDC World Darts Championship live stream from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch darts on TV and online in the UK

Sky Sports has exclusive rights to the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship in the UK, with each night of the action being shown on the dedicated Sky Sports Darts channel, with the best of the action also on Sky Sports Main Event.

Not a subscriber? Cord-cutters can live stream the darts with a Now Sports Pass (£14.99 a day or £34.99 a month).

If you're a new subscriber, remember to check out the best Sky TV deals.

How to watch Luke Littler in the PDC World Darts Championship in the US

Luke Littler fans in the US can watch 'The Nuke' in action at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship via DAZN. You can sign up to DAZN from $19.99 per month for a 12-month contract or $29.99 per month on a flexible pass.

Americans currently traveling can use a VPN – NordVPN is the most affordable, reliable option right now – to access DAZN from abroad.

Watch Luke Littler playing darts from Australia

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Fox Sports has the rights to broadcast every throw of the top 2025 darts tournaments in Oz, including the PDC World Darts Championship and the Premier League. Cord-cutters can live stream the action on Kayo Sports. Subscription costs from $25 per month but new users get a free 7-day trial.

Remember: use a VPN to access DAZN when outside of Australia.

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Watch live darts online in the Rest of the World

Peter "Snakebite" Wright in a red shirt takes aim while his opponent's back is turned ahead of the 2024 World Professional Darts final at Alexandra Palace in London, England.

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If you're located outside the UK, Ireland and Netherlands, you can watch most of the big darts events, including the PDC World Darts Championship live stream, on PDC.TV.

You'll need the 'Rest of the World' subscription, which costs around £10 per month and includes throw-by-throw coverage of every session.

Remember: use a VPN to access PDC.TV when visiting the UK, Ireland or Netherlands.

PDC.TV Rest of the World Monthly Pass £10

PDC.TV Rest of the World Monthly Pass £10
Watch full live coverage of the PDC World Championships and other TV tournaments, including European Tour events, on PDC.TV. Make sure to use a VPN to watch when visiting the UK, Ireland and Netherlands.

How old is Luke Littler now?

Luke Littler is 17 years old. He was born on 21st January 2007.

What is the prize fund for the PDC World Darts Championship?

Winner: £500,000
Runner-Up: £200,000
Semi-Final: £100,000
Quarter-Final: £50,000
Fourth Round: £35,000
Third Round: £25,000
Second Round: £15,000
First Round: £7,500
TOTAL: £2,500,000

PDC World Darts Championship past winners

1994 - Dennis Priestley
1995 - Phil Taylor
1996 - Phil Taylor
1997 - Phil Taylor
1998 - Phil Taylor
1999 - Phil Taylor
2000 - Phil Taylor
2001 - Phil Taylor
2002 - Phil Taylor
2003 - John Part
2004 - Phil Taylor
2005 - Phil Taylor
2006 - Phil Taylor
2007 - Raymond van Barneveld
2008 - John Part
2009 - Phil Taylor
2010 - Phil Taylor
2011 - Adrian Lewis
2012 - Adrian Lewis
2013 - Phil Taylor
2014 - Michael van Gerwen
2015 - Gary Anderson
2016 - Gary Anderson
2017 - Michael van Gerwen
2018 - Rob Cross
2019 - Michael van Gerwen
2020 - Peter Wright
2021 - Gerwyn Price
2022 - Peter Wright
2023 - Michael Smith
2024 - Luke Humphries

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