Luke Littler and Ross Smith can be collectively backed at 18/1 to deliver a nine-dart finish in their 2026 World Masters clash on ITV4 on Saturday night.
Littler came agonisingly close to a perfect leg in the first round earlier in the week, when he missed double 15 for a nine-darter during his 3-2 win over Mike De Decker.
Saturday night’s clash with Ross Smith in the second round will be the first to four sets, rather than three.
That should mean more legs – and therefore more opportunities – for Littler and Smith to add to their list of career nine-darters.
How Many Nine-Darters Has Luke Littler Hit?
At the age of just 19, Littler already has eight nine-darters to his name in competitive matches.
Seven of those came in 2024 and 2025, meaning Littler is averaging more than three nine-darters per year since he burst onto the scene at the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship.
Full List of Luke Littler’s Nine-Darters
| Date | Competition | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2025 | World Matchplay 2025 | Josh Rock |
| 20 March 2025 | Premier League Darts 2025 | Michael van Gerwen |
| 11 March 2025 | Players Championship 5 (Leicester) | Adam Hunt |
| 23 May 2024 | Premier League Darts 2024 | Luke Humphries |
| 10 March 2024 | Belgian Darts Open 2024 | Rob Cross |
| 12 February 2024 | Players Championship 1 (Wigan) | Michele Turetta |
| 19 January 2024 | Bahrain Darts Masters 2024 | Nathan Aspinall |
| 16 July 2023 | PDC Youth / Development Tour (Leicester) | Rune van Damme |
Ross Smith Has Hit More Nine-Darters Than Luke Littler
Littler, who is the most followed darts player on Instagram, is the world number one and the reigning back-to-back world champion. However, world number 16 Ross Smith actually has more nine-dart finishes to his name.
It is worth noting that Smith, 37, is almost twice Littler’s age and has been playing professional darts for far longer than the teenager.
However, Smith matched Littler in 2025, with both men hitting three nine-darters.
When Smith’s credentials are factored into the equation, 18/1 for Littler’s next match to deliver a nine-dart leg could be rather tempting.
Full List of Ross Smith’s Nine-Darters
| Date | Competition | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | Players Championship 16 (Hildesheim) | Dylan Slevin |
| 13 May 2025 | Players Championship 16 (Hildesheim) | Chris Landman |
| 15 April 2025 | Players Championship 14 (Rosmalen) | Thibault Tricole |
| 21 August 2024 | Players Championship 18 (Milton Keynes) | Dom Taylor |
| 25 May 2024 | Dutch Darts Championship 2024 | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| 21 October 2023 | Players Championship 28 (Barnsley) | Robbie Knops |
| 10 May 2022 | Players Championship 14 (Wigan) | Geert De Vos |
| 13 January 2016 | Q-School 2016 | Ryan de Vreede |
| 29 June 2013 | Gibraltar Darts Trophy 2013 | Adrian Lewis |
Where to Watch Luke Littler vs Ross Smith on TV
All of this week’s matches at the PDC World Masters, including Luke Littler vs Ross Smith, are being broadcast live in the United Kingdom on ITV4, with streaming available via ITVX.
Outside the UK, coverage varies by region. Viewers in parts of Europe can watch through Viaplay, while DAZN holds the rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In Australia, the tournament is being shown on Fox Sports, with Sky Sport providing coverage in New Zealand.
Belgian viewers can tune in via VTM, while Nova is broadcasting the event in Czechia and Slovakia. Fans in the United States and Canada can follow the action on FanDuel TV Extra, with additional coverage available across central and eastern Europe through a mix of regional sports networks.
For viewers in countries not covered by local broadcasters, the tournament is also available to stream internationally via the PDC’s official subscription service, PDCTV (excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
