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 years old, unseen and virtually unknown. Fast forward 24 months and he returns to the Ally Pally as both the youngest World Champion and the – newly anointed – youngest World No. 1 in darts history.
His best hope lies in frustrating his 18-year-old opponent. Littler prefers a fast pace, certainly faster than Labanauska’s, so the 49-year-old has nothing to lose by taking an extra second here to adjust his feet at the yoke, another there to line up and as many as he dares on the walk to and from the goal in front of a wild crowd.
Luke “The Nuke” leads a field of 128 players in London aiming to emulate Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson as only the fourth player to retain the Sid Waddell Trophy and, amazingly, for 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 feature in the opening session against Women’s World Match Play Champion Lisa Ashton. Kim Huybrechts vs Arno Merk and Madars Razma vs Jamai van den Herik are the other two draws.
Read on for our guide on 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 US
The full tournament, including Littler vs Labanauskas, will be streamed live Peacock. Peacock TV subscriptions with live sports start at $10.99 per month. You can also stream NFL and Premier League on the platform.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas live streams in the UK
Sky Sports provides comprehensive World Darts Championship coverage in the UK, with Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas to be broadcast on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports F1.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, you can get 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, will be televised on via Fox 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 of Australia but want to watch a darts live stream, you will have 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 TV in Canada, which costs CAD 17.99 per month or 111.99 CAD per year.
A VPN will help you tune in if you’re a Canadian traveling abroad. NortonVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NortonVPN review.
When does Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas start?
The Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas tie is set to take place during the opening session of the World Darts Championship 2025.26 which is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM GMT / 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Thursday, December 11. It is at 06:00 AEDT Friday 12 December in Australia.
Can I watch Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas on my mobile?
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