Luke Littler heads to Germany this weekend, eager to clinch his first European Championship title. Competing among the top 32-ranked players from the European Tour, this event represents the only major televised title that the 19-year-old has yet to win.

Having recently faced challenges, including a surprising first-round exit at the World Grand Prix, Littler is determined to refocus and end his title drought. This weekend, he will confront Ireland’s William O’Connor on Friday night, aiming to showcase his skills on a grand stage.

In preparation, Littler has been practicing diligently, even while gearing up for the Netflix show ‘Beat Luke Littler’, where he faces 20 amateur players for a chance to win £501,000. He shared a video of his practice session, emphasizing his readiness with the caption: “11 dart leg practising at home. 30 October live on ‘Beat Luke Littler,’ we’ll see if anyone has what it takes to do that.”

Luke Humphries, who capitalized on Littler’s earlier exit to claim his first major title since May 2025, acknowledged the competitive nature of darts today. He remarked, “I don’t think the sport is in that position where you can just go and dominate... There are so many players playing really well.”

On the opening night, Humphries will face Ryan Searle, while defending champion Gian van Veen takes on Andrew Gilding as he seeks to retain his title. Van Veen expressed his eagerness to defend his championship, stating, “It would mean absolutely everything to retain the title.”

With all eyes on Dortmund, the stakes are high for Littler and his competitors as they vie for glory.