Luke Littler will kick-start his first ever defence of the PDC World Darts Championship against Darius Labanauskas at Alexandra Palace next month. That's after the draw took place on Monday afternoon.

The 18-year-old was crowned as the 2025 world champion by beating Michael van Gerwen at Ally Pally in January . Since that famous triumph, Littler has won the UK Open, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship - among other honours.

He leapfrogged Luke Humphries into world No.1 last week and the teenage sensation is in excellent form ahead of defending his World Championship title next month.

Now, 'The Nuke' has discovered his opponent for the first round of the revamped 128-player tournament, with the Warrington-born ace set to face Lithuanian No.

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