IF NOT THE LUKES, THEN WHO?

Littler and Humphries have dominated darts. But who else could lift the trophy at Ally Pally?

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Name: Gian van Veen Age: 23 (Born April 23, 2002) World Championship best: Last 64 (2025)

Van Veen has had a phenomenal 2025 season, winning his first PDC ranking title at Players Championship 6 and securing his first major title when he became the European champion. He also reached the quarterfinals of the UK Open and World Matchplay, while also winning the World Youth Championship.

Name: Gerwyn Price Age: 40 (Born March 7, 1985) World Championship best: Winner (2021)

Price has enjoyed multiple successes in 2025, winning four Players Championship titles and the Poland Darts Masters. He reached the final of the Bahrain Darts Masters and made a run to the World Grand Prix semifinals, while hitting two nine-darters in the Premier League.

Name: Josh Rock Age: 24 (Born April 13, 2001) World Championship best: Last 16 (2023)

Rock has had a major breakthrough in 2025, securing his first title of the year at Players Championship 10. He reached the semifinals of both the UK Open and World Matchplay, and was part of the winning Northern Ireland team at the PDC World Cup of Darts.

Name: Michael van Gerwen Age: 36 (Born April 25, 1989) World Championship best: Winner (2014, 2017, 2019)