LUKE HUMPHRIES feels he should be in the running for the Sports Personality of the Year award despite rival Luke Littler usurping him as the leading darts candidate. Humphries, 29, beat Littler to

Luke Humphries faces a battle to retain the Sid Waddell trophy, with Phil Taylor warning that Luke Littler could also soon steal away the title of World No. 1

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler have pretty much swept all that’s been put in front of them this year, with the duo sharing the Worlds, Matchplay, Grand Slam and Premier League titles, among several other accolades.

The PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship 2024/25 is almost here with the Alexandra Palace ready to deliver plenty of thrills over the festive period.Luke Humphries is back and ready to defend his title after triumphing over teenage sensation Luke Littler in the final in January - with a potential rematch set for the semi-finals.

Luke Littler is now in the top 32 in the world and automatically qualifies for some majors; Premier League Darts is live on Sky Sports; tournament runs to play-offs on May 23

The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 PDC World Darts Championship including start date, schedule, competitors and where to watch.

World Darts Championship 2025/25 schedule as Luke Littler first match date set - The tournament favourite takes to the oche on December 21