# Luke Littler defends World Grand Prix title

> Luke Littler aims to win his second World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.
- Title: Luke Littler defends World Grand Prix title · Sky Sports
- Summary: Luke Littler aims to win his second World Grand Prix crown in Leicester. Luke Littler seeks to defend his World Grand Prix title in Leicester.
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13591704/world-grand-prix-darts-can-anyone-stop-luke-littler-have-your-say-as-world-no-1-aims-to-defend-title-in-leicester
- Published: 2026-09-28T09:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: luke littler, world grand prix, leicester, pdc, darts, seahawks, sports
## Who is Luke Littler?
World No 1 Luke Littler defends his World Grand Prix title in Leicester.

> Can anyone stop luke littler from winning another major title in 2026?
## Tournament format
32-player field includes top 16 pdc order of merit players and top 16 non-qualified pro tour players.

> The 32-player field is made up of the top 16 players on the PDC's Order of Merit and the top 16 non-qualified players from the Pro Tour Order of Merit.
## Tournament dates
World Grand Prix runs September 28 to October 4, 2026.

> Luke Littler defends his World Grand Prix title at the Mattioli Arena; you can watch World Grand Prix Darts live on Sky Sports from September 28 - October 4
## Why is it controversial?
The double-start format is loved by some but loathed by others.

> All eyes will be on warrington phenom littler as he attempts to go back-to-back in a tournament which is loved by some but loathed by others due to its feared double-start format.
## How to predict?
Use the interactive tool to predict who wins the tournament.

> Using our interactive tool below, have your say and predict who will win the week-long tournament as littler seeks to reinforce his domination over the sport...
## Key takeaway

Luke Littler seeks to defend his World Grand Prix title in Leicester.