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- Luke Littler vs Darius Labanauskas: Thursday, December 11 | not before 7pm GMT / 2pm ET
- FREE 2026 PDC World Darts Championship streams: Sport 1 (GER)
- Best paid streams: Sky Sports (UK) / Peacock (USA)
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Watch Luke Littler live streams at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship as the Nuke defends the title he won at Alexandra Palace just under 12 months ago. Below we have worldwide information on how to watch Littler on TV, broadcasters and where you can watch live streams.
Now, the Nuke is back to defend his world crown as the newly installed world No.1 after winning six of eight PDC Order of Merit major titles this season, including the World Matchplay and World Grand Prix – remember, he's 18.
First up in Littler's maiden world title defense is Darius Labanauskas. Nicknamed Lucky D, the 49-year-old from Lithuania will certainly need every bit of fortune on his side if he's to cause the biggest of upsets, but the follicly challenged world No.95 has reached the last eight of the worlds on two separate occasions.
Can Littler continue the road to tungsten perfection?
Keep reading to discover how to watch Luke Littler at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026 online from anywhere, including for FREE. GAME ON!
Luke Littler next match
ROUND 1
Thursday, December, 11, 2025Luke Littler vs Darius LabanauskasFrom 7pm GMT / 2pm ET / 11am PT / 6am AEDT (Fri.)
Luke Littler is due on the oche in the third match of Thursday's order of play, which begins at 7pm GMT / 2pm ET / 11am PT / 6am AEDT (Fri.).
When the Nuke will take to the stage depends on how long the two preceding matches take. We would estimate that Littler vs Labanauskas will start at approximately 8pm GMT / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am AEDT (Fri.) but you should probably start watching from the beginning of the session so as not to miss any Nuke action.
Can I stream Luke Littler matches for free?
Yes, you can! Luke Littler's matches at the 2026 World Darts Championship, and the tournament as a whole, are available to live stream to free for residents in Germany.
In Germany, Sport 1 will be showing live streams of the darts, with German commentary.
If the Nuke gets that far, the semifinals and final will also be broadcast for free in the US (and therefore with English comms) on NBC Sports Now.
Not in Germany right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were back at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
Use a VPN to watch Luke Littler matches from anywhere
If you're keen to watch the cricket but you're away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
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View DealUsing a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the UK and want to view your usual German service, you'd select a Germany-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual local streaming service and watch the darts.
How to watch Luke Littler live streams in the US
Luke Littler matches at the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship are being shown on the Peacock streaming service in the US. You'll need a Peacock Premium subscription for access, with the Peacock price starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
Alternatively, the dedicated PDCTV will show the tournament, with prices from $12.99 per month or $74.99 for a whole year.
Outside the US but want to watch your subscription from back home? Try NordVPN risk-free.
How to watch Luke Littler live streams in the UK
Luke Littler's matches at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship are broadcast by Sky Sports in the UK, along with the rest of the tournament. Subscribers can watch every match on Sky Sports Darts, with other sessions, including the final, also showing on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports packages start from £21 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports Memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass.
Away from the country and want to access the Sky Go app or Now? We recommend NordVPN to unblock your stream.
How to watch Luke Littler live streams in Canada
Luke Littler matches at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship is available on PDC TV in Canada.
It costs CA$17.99 per month or CA$111.99 per year.
Remember, if you're away from the Great White North right now you'll need a VPN so you can watch your regular darts stream as if you were back home. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
How to watch Luke Littler live streams in Australia
In Australia, Luke Littler's matches at the 2026 World Darts Championship will be televised on Fox via Foxtel, with 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.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch Surfshark from abroad.
How to watch Luke Littler live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the home of Luke Littler's matches at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? Surfshark will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Luke Littler matches in Rest of World
There are a handful of other live streams available for Luke Littler's matches at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.
In Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria and the Baltic States, Viaplay. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, DAZN is also an option. In Czechia and Slovakia, it's Nova; Prago Sport in Hungary; and VTM in Belgium.
In basically any other country, darts fans can subscribe to PDCTV to watch this and other tournaments online.
Monthly 'Rest of the World' subscriptions cost the equivalent of $12.99 per month or $74.99 annually.
Luke Littler at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship - Need to Know
Can I watch Luke Littler matches on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser to live stream the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship, including Luke Littler's matches. For example, Peacock in the US and Sky Go in the UK.
You can also stay up-to-date on the PDC's official social media channels such as on X (@OfficialPDC), Instagram (@officialpdc), Facebook (OfficialPDC) and TikTok (OfficialPDC)
When does the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship start and end?
The 2026 World Darts Championship starts on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The final takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Who else is playing on the day of Luke Littler's next match?
* Seeds in brackets
Thursday Dec. 11 from 7pm GMT
Kim Huybrechts vs. Arno Merk
(28) Michael Smith vs. Lisa Ashton
(1) Luke Littler vs. Darius Labanauskas
Madars Razma vs. Jamai van den Herik
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