Luke Littler is convinced that few opponents can match the form he displayed at the World Matchplay, and he is now setting his sights on an unprecedented clean sweep of all major titles in 2026. The 19‑year‑old, who captured the 2026 PDC World Championship earlier this year, delivered a performance in Blackpool that eclipsed the legendary Phil Taylor’s Matchplay record average of 106.31, posting an astonishing 111.04.

Speaking to Sky Sports during the unveiling of a mural dedicated to him in his hometown of Warrington, Littler said, "I feel fantastic. With a display like that, not many can stop me. A tournament average of 111 is simply extraordinary." He added that his confidence stems from the momentum he has built across the season. Littler’s 2026 résumé is already remarkable: he has claimed the World Championship, the World Masters, the UK Open, the Premier League, the World Cup and, most recently, the World Matchplay.

If he continues this trajectory, he could become the first player to win all eight ranking events on the PDC calendar in a single year – a feat that would rewrite the sport’s history books. The young champion acknowledges that the clean‑sweep ambition is a driving force behind his preparation for the remainder of the season.

"The clean sweep is very much on my mind," he told reporters. "I can’t look too far ahead and say I’ll win the next World Championship – that’s still five or six months away. Right now I’m focusing on the events that are coming up.” He also mentioned a brief two‑week break he will be taking to travel to Orlando, underscoring his belief that a balanced schedule will help him maintain his high level of play. Littler’s schedule remains packed.

He will be aiming to qualify for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead, a tournament he hopes to defend, while also targeting other major stops such as the World Series, the European Tour events and the remaining Players Championships. "As long as I qualify for Minehead, whether I win the World Series, the European, it’s all on the horizon.

It’s a busy end of the year, but we’ll see how it unfolds," he said. When asked how a clean sweep would rank among sporting achievements, Littler was unequivocal: "For darts, it would sit right up there with the greatest accomplishments.

No one has ever done it before, and I love breaking records." His confidence reflects a broader trend among the new generation of darts players who are unafraid to set lofty goals and pursue them with relentless determination. The mural unveiling in Warrington served both as a celebration of his recent triumph over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool and as a visual reminder of his rising star status.

Littler signed the artwork, posed with fans, and even took a few practice darts on stage for the assembled crowd. He expressed genuine humility about the tribute, noting, "I actually saw it yesterday, and I didn’t even want to look at it at first, but they did a fantastic job.

It’s huge – you can see it from miles away. They first wanted me to sit on the roof, but I said no, I’ll just stand on the pavement." Despite the fanfare, Littler remains grounded, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical balance. He acknowledges that staying focused and maintaining a routine are essential to sustaining his performance levels throughout the demanding calendar.

Looking ahead, Littler’s next competitive appearance will be at the Pro Tour events in Leicester on August 25‑26, where he will compete in Players Championships 27 and 28. These tournaments are crucial stepping stones toward securing his place at the Players Championship Finals in Minehead, where he hopes to add another title to his rapidly expanding collection.

If Littler can indeed capture all eight ranking titles in 2026, it would not only cement his status as the sport’s brightest young talent but also set a new benchmark for future generations. The darts community will be watching closely as he navigates the remainder of the season, balancing his ambitious clean‑sweep goal with the inevitable pressures of high‑stakes competition. Whether he achieves this historic feat or not, Littler’s confidence, skill, and determination have already reshaped expectations for what a young player can accomplish in the modern era of professional darts.