Luke Littler has instructed followers he’s prepared and refreshed to face Ian White within the third spherical of the PDC World Darts Championship on Saturday.
In a put up hours earlier than his return to motion following a week-long break, Littler described his Christmas festivities as “high quality”.
“Now time to get again at it,” added the 17-year-old, who’s the bookmakers’ favorite for the title behind defending champion Luke Humphries.
Luke Littler Instagram
Having turn out to be the primary darts participant to surpass one million followers on Instagram, Littler now has greater than 1.4 million followers on the platform.
The sporting sensation revealed a photograph of himself participating in a particular version of cherished darts TV present Bullseye on Tuesday.
Selling the episode, which was proven on Christmas Day, Littler confirmed himself on display screen alongside former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff.
“Can by no means have sufficient darts on the TV, that’s for positive,” he stated. “Cherished being part of the Bullseye Christmas particular… merry Christmas, everybody.”
What time is Luke Littler vs Ian White?
Littler’s showdown with White, who is a big underdog, is anticipated to begin after 9.30pm GMT on Saturday December 28 2024.
The 54-year-old world quantity 57 has claimed he usually beat Littler’s grandfather, Phil, throughout his early days within the sport in Runcorn, the place Littler was born.
World quantity 15 Chris Dobey takes on an opponent three locations under him, Josh Rock, within the first match of the night session at London’s Alexandra Palace, which begins at 7pm.
Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen takes centre stage instantly earlier than Littler and White, assembly Brendan Dolan.
Littler beat fellow Englishman Ryan Meikle 3-1 on December 21 to succeed in this stage of the event.
What a night we’ve in retailer for you tonight! 👀
Who’s trying ahead to this one?#WCDarts pic.twitter.com/75e5dDD9EB
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 28, 2024
Find out how to watch the darts on TV
Within the UK, the motion is out there on Sky Sports activities Darts. Memberships vary from £14.99 a day to £29.99 a month for a versatile six-month contract.
PDC tournaments are additionally proven worldwide via the PDC’s broadcast companions:
Viaplay – NetherlandsDAZN – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, USA, Brazil, CanadaSport1 – GermanyFox Sports activities – AustraliaSky – New ZealandNova – Czech Republic & SlovakiaPrago Sport – HungaryTV Play – Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria & Baltic StatesTVP – PolandVTM – Belgium
All main televised PDC occasions are broadcast dwell on-line (exterior of the UK, Eire, Germany, Austria and Switzerland) via PDCTV. Subscriptions vary from £2.99 a day to £49.99 yearly. Highlights from occasions are additionally out there on PDCTV for all subscribers worldwide.