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The 2026 PDC World Darts Championship is now underway at the home of darts, Alexandra Palace, with anticipation building ahead of the sport’s biggest and most lucrative event.

Unsurprisingly, reigning champion Luke Littler heads the betting and dominates the early support.

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The darts will be broadcast live streaming on Sky Sports Dart and Sky Sports Main Event. You can also use Bet365 and their live streaming service.

The 2025 world champion accounts for the largest share of bets placed so far, as he begins his quest to defend the title on Thursday evening.

Littler opens his campaign against Lithuania’s Darius Labanauskas, a seasoned competitor who has previously reached the semi finals of the tournament but goes into the match as a clear underdog.

Littler’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable.

Just two years ago, he arrived at the World Championship as a teenage debutant and stunned the darts world with a sensational run to the final. Twelve months later, he returned to Alexandra Palace and delivered on the hype, sweeping aside three time champion Michael van Gerwen in a dominant final performance to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time.

Since then, the Warrington star has continued to rewrite the record books. Often described as a generational talent, Littler has transformed the sport with his scoring power, composure and relentless consistency.

Despite his young age, he has already climbed to the top of the PDC Order of Merit, an achievement that underlines just how quickly he has established himself as the leading figure in the modern game.

There is still more history within reach. Littler is now just titles at the Masters and the European Championship away from completing the full set of PDC ranking majors.

Success at Alexandra Palace over the next three weeks would further enhance his legacy, particularly with the biggest prize fund in darts history on offer. The 2026 World Championship winner will take home a staggering £1 million, a sum that would further cement Littler’s position at the summit of the world rankings.

Littler currently accounts for around 30 percent of the outright betting, a remarkable figure in a field packed with proven winners and elite contenders. Freeth added that many of Littler’s supporters will be hoping to celebrate at Ally Pally on January 3rd, when the final takes place, much like the player himself was seen celebrating among football fans at Molineux earlier this year.

Despite Littler’s dominance in the betting, the tournament is far from a one man show. At odds of 10 to 11, he faces stiff competition from several players with the pedigree and form to mount a serious challenge. Chief among them is his great rival Luke Humphries, who has attracted a significant level of interest at a price of 4 to 1, with around 14 percent of bets backing the former champion.

Humphries, known as Cool Hand, has already proven that he can go toe to toe with Littler on the biggest stages. The pair have developed one of the sport’s most compelling modern rivalries, pushing each other to new heights. Humphries’ victory over Littler in the Premier League final earlier this year remains fresh in the memory and serves as a reminder that the defending champion is not invincible.

Crucially, Humphries also holds a unique psychological edge. He is the only player in the world to have recorded ten or more wins against Littler, a statistic that could prove significant if their paths cross again in north London.

With experience, scoring power and proven bottle under pressure, Humphries represents a serious threat if he can build momentum through the early rounds.

Two other former world champions are also attracting notable support. Gerwyn Price, the 2021 champion, is priced at 14 to 1 and has accounted for around 10 percent of outright bets. Price remains one of the most formidable figures in darts, capable of overpowering opponents with his intensity and scoring bursts when in full flow.

Although consistency has sometimes eluded him on the biggest stages in recent years, his best form is more than good enough to trouble anyone in the field.

Michael van Gerwen, despite his status as a three time world champion, finds himself slightly further down the market at 20 to 1.

Around 7 percent of bettors have sided with the Dutchman, who will be desperate to reclaim the title he last won in 2019. Van Gerwen’s defeat to Littler in last year’s final was a sobering moment, but his experience and proven ability at Alexandra Palace mean he cannot be discounted.

Beyond the established champions, attention is also turning to the next wave of contenders. Josh Rock has emerged as a popular outside pick after an impressive year on the circuit. The Northern Irish star enjoyed major success earlier this season, helping his country to World Cup glory alongside Daryl Gurney. His performances have fuelled belief that he could be ready to make a deep run on the sport’s biggest stage.

The early betting patterns underline the strength and depth of the current darts landscape. While Littler stands out as the clear favourite, the support behind Humphries, Price, van Gerwen and Rock reflects a genuine sense of unpredictability.

Alexandra Palace has a long history of producing drama, shocks and unforgettable moments, and the 2026 edition looks set to be no different.

As the tournament begins, all eyes will be on Littler to see if he can handle the pressure of defending his crown.

With the weight of expectation, a million pound prize and a chasing pack full of world class talent, the stage is set for another compelling chapter in darts history.