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Luke Littler and Ryan Searle step up to the oche tonight with a place in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship final on the line, and although both players have been outstanding – Littler is the world No.1 and reigning champion, while Searle has dropped just two sets all tournament – there's only one thing on everyone's minds.

The Nuke won some of the naysayers over with a 5-0 dismantling of Krzysztof Ratajski, but there's no guarantee they won't turn on him again on Friday night, not least because Searle is a clear underdog. Littler has won each of their past five meetings.

Heavy Metal's talent has never been in question, but he's only ever reached one final, four years ago. And the conspicuous 38-year-old, who reached the last four with a 5-2 victory over Jonny Clayton, has gained new fans over the past few weeks by raising awareness of dominant optic atrophy, the genetic eye condition that means he struggles to see where his arrows land.

Read on for our guide on where to watch Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

Can I watch Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle free of charge?

Yes. Both semi-finals and the final of the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship are free-to-air in the US, courtesy of NBC Sports Now. You don't even need an account.

Free Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle coverage is also available in Germany via Sport 1.

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