Luke Littler began his Belgian Darts Open title defense with a dominant 6-2 victory over Boris Krcmar, maintaining a stellar 104.70 average. The 19-year-old secured four consecutive double 19s early in the match but faced pressure after missing five match darts in the seventh leg. His resilience shone through with back-to-back 180s in the eighth leg, sealing the win despite a near-nine-darter miss. This performance follows his dramatic comeback win against Gerwyn Price in the Premier League, signaling strong momentum ahead of the final against Niels Zonneveld.

World No. 2 Luke Humphries survived a scare against Dirk van Duijvenbode, recovering from a 5-5 deficit to win 6-4 with a 100.25 average. Meanwhile, James Wade and Stephen Bunting exited early, losing to Cristo Reyes and Andy Baetens respectively. Josh Rock, still winless in the Premier League, fell to Kim Huybrechts, extending his struggling campaign. These results reshape the tournament’s landscape, with Littler and Humphries positioning themselves as title contenders.

The Premier League Darts schedule for 2026 includes key fixtures like Night Eight in Berlin (March 26), where Littler faces Stephen Bunting. Quarter-final pairings for the Belgian Darts Open were set, with Zonneveld’s upset over Mike De Decker adding intrigue. With Michael van Gerwen and Jonny Clayton advancing smoothly, the competition remains fierce. Littler’s opening statement and Humphries’ grit underscore the event’s high stakes.

Belgian Darts Open fans can stream action via the Sky Sports app, while NOW TV offers instant access for non-subscribers. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Littler’s bid for back-to-back wins and Humphries’ quest to retain his Premier League crown. The race for 2026 supremacy is already heating up.