Jose de Sousa will return to Alexandra Palace next month, as Haupai Puha, Adam Hunt, Tavis Dudeney and Stephen Burton also claimed the final spots in the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Monday’s Tour Card Holder Qualifier in Leicester.

Luke Littler claimed his maiden Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals title with an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall in Sunday’s showpiece at Butlin’s Minehead Resort.

The seeded stars have been confirmed ahead of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, as reigning champion Luke Littler prepares to headline a star-studded 128-player field next month.

Gian van Veen retained the PDC Winmau World Youth Championship title on Sunday evening, defeating Beau Greaves 6-3 to triumph at Butlin’s Minehead Resort.

Luke Littler delivered a brace of superb performances to maintain his title tilt at the Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals, as top seed Gerwyn Price also progressed to Finals Day.

Simon Whitlock will make his return to the Paddy Power World Darts Championship after winning the 2025 Dabble Darts ANZ Premier League in Brisbane on Saturday.