Luke Littler, currently perched at the summit of the global darts rankings, has already captured every major tournament on the calendar for 2026. His remarkable haul places him on the brink of joining an elite trio of players who have managed to secure every ranking and non‑ranking title within a single season. To date, Littler’s trophy cabinet for 2026 boasts the World Championship, the World Masters, the UK Open and the World Matchplay. Those victories augment an already impressive collection that includes the Premier League and the World Cup, underscoring his dominance across both televised and floor events.
However, the quest for a true clean sweep is not yet complete. Sky Sports has broken down the exact series of challenges Littler must overcome to etch his name permanently in darts history. The first obstacle on this final leg arrives on Friday with the World Series of Darts Finals. The defending champion, Michael van Gerwen, will be looking to retain his title after defeating Littler 11‑7 in front of a raucous Dutch crowd in Amsterdam earlier this year.
Despite that loss, Littler already possesses a World Series crown of his own, earned by beating Michael Smith 11‑4 in the 2024 edition. A week later the calendar shifts to the World Grand Prix, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from 28 September to 4 October.
Littler’s opening match pits him against Luke Woodhouse, a seasoned competitor known for his steadiness under pressure. The Grand Prix is unique in that it employs a double‑in, double‑out format, a structure Littler has publicly admitted he does not favor.
He has described the tournament as "one of the toughest to win" alongside the World Championship, the Matchplay and the Premier League. Nevertheless, his aversion to the format did not prevent him from delivering a commanding 6‑1 victory over world number 2 Luke Humphries in the 2025 final. After the Grand Prix, Littler’s itinerary takes him to Dortmund for the European Championship, the sole major title that has so far escaped him.
In the most recent edition in 2025, he fell 10‑7 to James Wade in the second round. Securing this championship would give Littler a complete set of major titles—a feat no player has achieved to date.
Michael van Gerwen came close in 2016 and 2017, but his run was halted by the World Cup of Darts, which he never captured. Assuming Littler adds the European crown to his résumé, the next step would be a third consecutive Grand Slam title in Wolverhampton. The Grand Slam is the only major that pits the season’s best from both the PDC and the BDO against each other, making it a true test of versatility.
The final piece of the puzzle lies in Minehead, where the Players Championship Finals are held. Littler entered the 2025 final as the defending champion, beating Nathan Aspinall 11‑8.
To retain that title—and to meet the monetary threshold required for qualification—he must perform strongly on the Pro Tour. Currently, he sits 125th on the Players Championship Order of Merit with £10,500 in earnings. Only the top 64 players advance to the finals weekend, and the 64th spot is occupied by Shane McGuirk, who has amassed £27,500. With six Players Championship events remaining, Littler needs to close a £17,000 gap.
Each remaining event offers a £15,000 winner’s prize, meaning a single victory could catapult him into the qualifying bracket, provided he also picks up additional prize money in the other tournaments. Earlier in August, Littler returned to the floor events in Leicester after missing the first 26 Players Championships of the year. He managed a quarter‑final and a semi‑final appearance in his two outings, showing that he can still compete at a high level despite the limited schedule. Looking ahead, the remaining events in Den Bosch and Leicester present a narrow window for Littler to make up the shortfall.
The clock is ticking, and each match carries heightened significance. If Littler can navigate the World Series Finals, the Grand Prix, the European Championship, the Grand Slam and finally secure the Players Championship title, he will become the first player ever to capture every major darts tournament within a single calendar year. Such an accomplishment would not only cement his status as the sport’s pre‑eminent talent but also rewrite the record books for future generations. Fans can follow the drama live on Sky Sports, with the World Grand Prix available from 28 September to 4 October.
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