Grant Heaney picks out his best bets for the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship Final.
Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen
The stage is set at Alexandra Palace for a mouthwatering PDC World Darts Championship final as 18-year-old Luke Littler goes head-to-head with Dutch sensation Gian van Veen. Littler, already a three-time world finalist and reigning champion, has dominated in style to reach the summit once again, while Van Veen, fresh from a breakthrough year including a European Championship triumph, has battled past some of the sport’s biggest names to stake his claim.
2026 PDC Darts World Championship Final Odds
| Result | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler | 4/9 | William Hill |
| Gian van Veen | 11/5 | AKBets |
Last updated on 03/01/2026 at 09:00.
2026 PDC Darts World Championship Final Tips
Over 10.5 Sets - 5/6 @ AKBets
The stage is set for a blockbuster finale at the 2026 World Darts Championship as Luke Littler and Gian van Veen clash for the sport’s biggest prize.
Unsurprisingly, Littler is the overwhelming favourite as he bids to become the first back-to-back champion since Gary Anderson achieved the feat a decade ago. While Littler has benefited from a relatively kind draw on his path to the final, a showdown with van Veen represents his sternest challenge yet, meaning he is unlikely to have things entirely his own way.
Van Veen is in the midst of a breakout season and has underlined that form with two outstanding performances, overcoming Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson to reach the final. Averages of 105.41 and 102.99 in those victories highlight the level he has reached, and such displays will give the Dutchman genuine belief that he can spring an upset.
Three of the last four Ally Pally finals have featured at least 11 sets, and there is every indication that Saturday night’s showpiece will follow suit. For this selection to land, both players must claim a minimum of four sets apiece - a scenario that looks entirely plausible given their performances en route to the final.
170 Check-Out - 21/10 @ PaddyPower
In what promises to be a back-and-forth battle at a frantic pace, the 170 finish is likely to come into play several times. Both Littler and van Veen excel at this checkout and frequently tee it up.
Littler landed the big fish during his quarter-final win over Krzysztof Ratajski, while van Veen has hit the same finish on no fewer than three occasions so far, including in his victories over Humphries and Anderson.
So, in a final that pits two of the heaviest scorers on the planet against each other, backing a 170 checkout looks very enticing at best odds of 21/10 on PaddyPower.
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Both Players to Hit a 170 Checkout - 22/1 @ Sky Bet
I think it’s worth taking it one step further with the 22/1 on Sky Bet for both players to hit a 170 finish in Saturday night’s final - a tempting long shot.
This selection would have paid out in van Veen’s win over Anderson last night, not to mention both players nailed the big fish when Humphries and Littler met in the final two years ago.
