# Luke Littler: World champion can still qualify for Players Championship Finals

> Luke Littler may still reach Players Championship Finals but faces tough decisions after recent losses.
- Title: Luke Littler: World champion can still qualify for Players…
- Summary: Luke Littler may still reach Players Championship Finals but faces tough decisions after recent losses. Luke Littler can still qualify for Players…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13596082/luke-littler-world-champion-can-still-qualify-for-players-championship-finals-8211-but-will-he-play-and-what-else-can-he-win
- Published: 2026-10-07T16:09:00+00:00
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- Topics: luke littler, players championship finals, world championship, world youth championship, protour, darts, world series of darts finals, world grand prix, grand slam of darts, world matchplay, sports
## Luke Littler's current status
Two-time world champion Luke Littler can still qualify for Players Championship Finals but has lost to Jonny Clayton in World Series of Darts Finals and Cam Crabtree in World Youth Championship.
## Recent tournament results
Littler lost 10-4 to Jonny Clayton in World Series of Darts Finals and 2-1 to Cam Crabtree in World Youth Championship semi-finals.
## ProTour ranking
Littler sits 126th in ProTour Order of Merit with £10,500 while Mike De Decker holds 64th place with £29,250.
## Players Championship Finals qualification
Littler needs to reach at least one of the final two ProTour events to qualify for Players Championship Finals in Minehead.
## Upcoming events
Players Championship 33 on November 4, Players Championship 34 on November 5, Grand Slam of Darts November 14-22, Players Championship Finals November 27-29.
## World Championship timeline
World Championship runs December 11-January 3 with Luke Littler as the reigning champion.
## Matt Edgar's view
Matt Edgar says Littler played in World Youth Championship for good reasons but unlikely to compete in final two ProTour events.
## Paul Nicholson's support
Paul Nicholson backs Littler's reduced schedule for the rest of the season after World Youth Championship exit.
## Grand Slam of Darts potential
Littler has a perfect record at Grand Slam of Darts and could win his third consecutive world title.
## What's next for Littler
Littler may skip Players Championship Finals if he doesn't reach final two ProTour events but could still win Grand Slam of Darts.
## Key takeaway

Luke Littler can still qualify for Players Championship Finals with £10,500 but may skip final two ProTour events after losing to Jonny Clayton and Cam Crabtree.