Luke Littler heads to Nottingham for Night Six of the 2026 Premier League Darts at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Thursday brimming with confidence after a remarkable week. The 19-year-old world champion claimed his first nightly title of the Premier League season in Cardiff last week, defeating home favorites Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton in succession, which moved him up to third in the standings. "I had a little dry spell, but I think I can say I'm back," Littler told the PDC. "The form hasn't gone my way in the Premier League, so to win in Cardiff meant a lot."
Just days later, Littler successfully defended his UK Open title in Minehead, becoming only the fourth player since the tournament's inception in 2003 to win it in back-to-back years. "I don't think many people expected me to win in the Premier League on Thursday, and I don't think many people expected me to come to the UK Open and win," he said. Strikingly, Littler felt he was still far from his peak level, stating: "I played well in patches, missed a lot of doubles, but if I can win major titles not playing my best, what can I do playing my best?"
With that belief, Littler steps on stage in Nottingham where a quarterfinal rematch with Gerwyn Price awaits. The Welshman was his opponent in last year's final on the Premier League night in Nottingham, adding extra spice to the meeting. For Littler, this clash is a chance to extend his strong run and firmly insert himself into the battle at the top of the table, with the Premier League contest remaining particularly tight this season and several players bunched closely together in the standings.
With two major victories in less than a week, Littler now travels to Nottingham with a clear aim: to strike again. If he combines his scoring power with sharper finishing, Night Six could once more become the stage for the teenage sensation who has taken the darts world by storm in recent years.
