LUKE LITTLER has the opportunity to become world No. 1 at the European Championship this weekend.

He is just £52,500 away from his competitor at the top spot.

PDC Boyle Sports World Grand Prix, Darts, Leicester, UK - 12 Oct 2025 Luke Littler has the chance to become world No. 1 at the European Championship Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

A substantial prize is awarded to the event's winner, which means Littler could surpass Cool Hand if the outcomes favor him in Dortmund, Germany.

The 18-year-old has openly expressed his ambition, stating: “Until I secure that world number one position, I will never consider myself the best in the world.”

“I don’t want to dwell on it too much, but I could achieve the world number one ranking before the World Championship.”

This would be a remarkable accomplishment considering Littler didn’t even possess a PDC Tour card two years ago.

Here’s a breakdown of what needs to happen.

How can Luke Littler become world No. 1 at the European Championship?

It’s straightforward; Littler will undoubtedly be the world’s best if he wins the title in Dortmund.

He is scheduled to compete against Humphries in the quarter-final stage on Sunday afternoon.

Here are the scenarios:

  • Littler will become world No. 1 if he reaches the semi-finals and Humphries is eliminated in the first round.
  • Littler will take the top spot if he reaches the final and Humphries is defeated in the second round.
  • If Humphries loses to Littler in the quarter-finals, then Littler becomes No. 1 if he advances to the final.
  • If Littler loses in the quarter-finals or earlier, Humphries retains the top position.
  • Littler will be the new world No. 1 if he wins the European Championship title.
  • However, if Humphries wins the title, he will maintain his position as the best.

Littler is on the verge of becoming the youngest world No. 1 in history.

This record is currently held by a player who reached the pinnacle at the age of 24.