Will Luke Littler Face Challenges with the New Grand Slam of Darts Format? Tune in to Our Exciting Preview Show to Discover!

November 12, 2026 sportnow THE Grand Slam of Darts is set to kick off this week, and to provide you with all the insights and previews, SunSport has launched a special new show.

The tournament is set to begin in Wolverhampton on November 14, with Luke Littler aiming to defend his championship title.

In the new SunSport show—watch it here—host Phil Barrs is joined by legends of darts.

Panel members include the back-to-back PDC World Champion Adrian Lewis and former BDO World Champion Mark Webster.

The trio analyzes the new three-player group stage and the quick best-of-nine format that has been introduced to increase the stakes for the top seeds in the competition.

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The discussion includes the “Group of Death,” where world number one Littler will compete against Beau Greaves and Niels Zonneveld.

They also delve into why Premier League Darts stars Michael van Gerwen and Josh Rock might face challenges.

Charlie Manby, Tommy Morris, and Raymond Smith have been highlighted as emerging contenders alongside established names like Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Ross Smith.

At just 19 years old, Littler is favored to win the tournament for the third consecutive time.

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However, Webster has argued that the Warrington thrower is no longer “untouchable.”

He commented: “He’s not untouchable; it’s been demonstrated as he hasn’t been clinching events lately.

“Humphries is undoubtedly making a name for himself as he is currently performing excellently.

“He has been winning competitions, recently taking the Grand Prix, and we are once again looking at that Luke versus Luke matchup, aren’t we?

“But personally, I believe Luke Littler will rediscover his form and elevate his game; I expect to see him rise among the top competitors yet again.”

Lewis added that anyone facing Littler must handle the crowd’s pressure and focus on their own game at the oche.

He stated: “You simply need to play your game, avoid distractions from the crowd, and focus on the task at hand.

“Just approach it with the mindset that this is what you’ve trained for and execute your plan right from the start.”