Niko Springer has withdrawn from the 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals due to illness, and will be replaced in the field by Ryan Meikle.

The 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals will take place from November 21-23 at Butlin’s Minehead Resort, as the top 64 players on the Players Championship rankings will battle for the title.

Entries are now open for the 2026 PDC Qualifying Schools, which will be held in the UK and Germany in January.

Luke Littler has become world number one on the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder following the successful defence of his Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts title.

Fans will be able to secure their seat for the 2026 Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters when tickets go on sale from Monday November 24.

Luke Littler reflects on becoming world number one following his Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts triumph, when he made history in becoming the youngest-ever player to top the PDC Werner Rankings Ladder.