Luke Littler and Gian van Veen take to the oche tonight in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship final. History awaits the winner – Littler wants to be the first player in a decade to retain the the title, Van Veen wants his first – and you can’t miss this top tungsten battle.
Van Veen beat Gary Anderson 6-3 in a semifinal classic that was so close it ended 22-20 in legs. In the fifth set the 23-year-old overcame the Scot’s average of 117.4 to win and take a 4-1 lead, with “set of darts from God” as described by commentator Wayne Mardle. The Dutchman is arguably the best doubler on tour, but how will that stack up in the best-of-15 final?
Littler is good and he knows it. Van Veen is a different character, who struggled with dartitis early in his career and is very softly spoken. The pair met in the World Youth Darts Championship in 2023 and Littler won. Revenge or repeat at Ally Pally?
Read on for our guide on where to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.
Can I watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen free of charge?
Yes. Both semi-finals and the final of the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship are free-to-air in the US, courtesy of NBC Sports Now. You don’t even need an account.
Free Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen coverage is also available in Germany via Sport 1.
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams in the US
In the US, Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen is free-to-air on NBC Sports Now, which is live streaming both 2026 PDC World Darts Championship semi-finals and the final.
Outside the US right now? Use NordVPN to tap into the free Littler vs Van Veen coverage.
How to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams in the UK
Sky Sports is providing comprehensive World Darts Championship coverage in the UK, with Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen set to air on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Darts.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you’re an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
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How to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams in Australia
World Darts Championship 2025/26, including the Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen tie, is being televised on Fox via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you’re currently out of Australia but want to watch a darts live stream, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams in Canada
Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen and the rest of the World Darts Championship are exclusive to PDC TV in Canada, which costs CA$17.99 per month or CA$111.99 per year.
A VPN will help you tune in if you’re a Canadian traveling abroad. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.
When does Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen start?
The Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen tie is scheduled to start at 8pm GMT / 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Saturday, January 3. That’s 7am AEDT on Sunday, January 4 in Australia.
Can I watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things World Darts Championship on the PDC’s official social media channels on Instagram (@officialpdc), X (@OfficialPDC), Facebook (OfficialPDC) and TikTok (OfficialPDC).
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