It was at this tournament two years ago that Luke Littler announced himself to the world and left his indelible mark on darts. He was 16, unclassified and virtually unknown. Fast forward 24 months, and he returns to Ally Pally as the youngest world champion and – newly named – youngest world No.1 in darts history.
His best hope lies in the frustration of his 18-year-old opponent. Littler favors a fast pace, certainly faster than Labanauskas, so the 49-year-old has nothing to lose by taking an extra second here to adjust his feet to the oche, another there to line up, and as many as he dares to walk to and from the target in front of a roaring crowd.
Luke ‘The Nuke’ is leading a field of 128 players in London, aiming to emulate Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson as the fourth player to retain the Sid Waddell Trophy and, incredibly, given all he has achieved in such a short space of time, he is in the form of his life.
2022/23 world champion Michael Smith will also take part in the opening session, against Matchplay women’s world champion Lisa Ashton. Kim Huybrechts versus Arno Merk and Madars Razma versus Jamai van den Herik are the other two scheduled encounters.
Read on for our guide to where to watch Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas live streams online, on TV, wherever you are.
Can I watch Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas for free?
German residents can stream Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas for free on Sports 1.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas live streams in the United States
The full tournament, including Littler vs Labanauskas, is streamed live on Peacock. Peacock TV subscriptions streaming live sports start from $10.99 per month. You can also stream the NFL and Premier League on the platform.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas live streams in the UK
Aerial sports offers comprehensive coverage of the World Darts Championship in the UK, with Luke Littler versus Darius Labanauskas being shown on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports F1.
Sky Sports packages start from £35/month or £20 if you’re already a Sky subscriber. You can also purchase a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas live streams in Australia
The 2025/26 World Darts Championship, including the Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas tie, is televised on Fox via Foxtelwith live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you are currently outside Australia but want to watch a darts live stream, you will need to get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
How to watch Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas live streams in Canada
Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas and the World Darts Championship are exclusive to PDC Television in Canada, which costs CA$17.99 per month or CA$111.99 per year.
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When does Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas start?
The Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas tie is set to take place in the opening session of the 2025.26 World Darts Championship, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on Thursday, December 11. It’s 6 a.m. AEDT on Friday, December 12 in Australia.
Can I watch Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
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