World Cup of Darts 2025: Guide & Details
- Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is set to make his World Cup of Darts debut in Leverkusen,Germany. The international doubles tournament begins Thursday.
- Littler will team up with world number one Luke Humphries to represent England in the competition.
- Humphries secured the title in 2024 alongside former world champion Michael Smith.
Luke Littler,the teenage darts phenomenon,prepares to ignite the stage at the World Cup of darts in Leverkusen,Germany. He’s set to debut alongside world number one, Luke Humphries, representing a formidable England, the defending champions. The tournament kicks off with nations vying for the coveted title, and anticipation is high as Littler makes his first appearance.This year, the top four nations – England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – received a bye. With thrilling group stages featuring 36 teams, the battle for the remaining spots in the second round is fierce. News Directory 3 brings you all the latest updates. What surprises and upsets await in this year’s competition? Discover what’s next…
Luke Littler Set for World Cup of Darts Debut
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is set to make his World Cup of Darts debut in Leverkusen,Germany. The international doubles tournament begins Thursday.
Littler will team up with world number one Luke Humphries to represent England in the competition. Each player throws three darts, alternating throughout each match.
England enters as the defending champions. Humphries secured the title in 2024 alongside former world champion Michael Smith.
Teams consist of the two highest-ranked players from each nation, based on the Professional Darts Corporation’s Order of Merit as of May 7.
The top four ranked nations—England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland—received a bye directly into the second round, which will feature 16 nations.
Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands, ranked No. 3 globally, chose not to participate, effectively preventing the Netherlands from advancing directly to the second round.
The remaining 12 spots in the second round will be determined by the results of the group stage, where 36 teams will compete. These teams are divided into 12 groups of three in a round-robin format, with each group winner advancing.
The top 16 nations were seeded, with nations ranked between fifth and 12th placed in separate groups to face two unseeded nations.
What’s next
The World Cup of Darts promises intense competition as nations battle for the title. All eyes will be on Luke Littler as he begins his quest for a world title.