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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Chris Wilson

When is the World Darts Championship draw? Littler, Humphries and more await opponents at Ally Pally

The line-up for the 2026 World Darts Championship is almost complete as a record 128 players arrive at Alexandra Palace for the biggest ever edition of the tournament.

Defending champion and world No 1 Luke Littler leads the players contending for the Sid Waddell Trophy and a share of £5m in prize money, with the likes of 2025 finalist Michael van Gerwen and World Masters winner Luke Humphries expected to challenge the 18-year-old sensation.

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