Luke Littler faces Gian van Veen in the PDC World Darts Championship final after a 6-1 victory over Ryan Searle.

Luke Littler will face Gian van Veen in the PDC World Darts Championship final after defeating Ryan Searle 6-1, looking to become the first player in ten years to win back-to-back titles. Van Veen advanced to his first final by defeating Gary Anderson in a close match, capping a breakthrough year that included winning the European Championship and rising to world number three. The 23-year-old Dutch player, who lost to Littler in the 2024 World Youth Championship final, is now looking to dethrone the reigning champion. Their final, scheduled for Saturday night at Alexandra Palace, will be the youngest in World Championship history, with a total age of 41. Both players recognize each other's strengths, with Littler praising van Veen's fearless play and van Veen admitting he underestimated Littler's abilities. A £1 million prize is on the line, but Littler emphasized that the trophy is more important than the money.