Luke Littler Honoured as Warrington Stadium Renamed for One Night

In a special tribute to Luke Littler, the youngest-ever darts world champion, Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium was temporarily renamed the Luke Littler Stadium for one night only.

Littler Celebrated by Hometown Club

The 18-year-old sensation, who clinched the PDC World Darts Championship title last month by defeating Michael van Gerwen, was welcomed onto the pitch in front of a packed crowd of Warrington fans.

Littler emerged from the tunnel to his signature walkout song, “Greenlight” by Pitbull, introduced by master of ceremonies John McDonald. The home supporters erupted in cheers and a standing ovation as he proudly held the championship trophy aloft at the center of the pitch.

A Dream Come True for a Lifelong Warrington Fan

A devoted Warrington Wolves fan, Littler expressed his gratitude for the club’s decision to honor him in such a way.

“It’s a dream come true that the club I’ve supported since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night,” Littler said. “It’s an absolute honor, and I can’t thank the club enough.”

Tough Night in the Premier League Darts

Littler’s special moment followed a challenging night in the Premier League Darts, where he was eliminated in the quarter-finals in Dublin by eventual night winner Gerwyn Price.

Despite the setback, The Nuke remains fourth in the Premier League standings, with the next round set for Exeter, followed by the UK Open next weekend.

Littler’s Rising Stardom in Darts

Littler’s meteoric rise has captivated the darts world, and his record-breaking world championship victory has cemented his status as one of the sport’s most exciting young talents. With his Premier League campaign ongoing, fans will be eager to see if he can continue his success and add more titles to his name.