'A real honour’ – Luke Littler made Warrington honorary citizen
WARRINGTON has made darts world champion Luke Littler an honorary citizen of the borough.
The darts sensation was honoured at an extraordinary meeting of the council at the Parr Hall this evening, Monday, after receiving unanimous support.
Littler said it is ‘a real honour’, adding ‘thank you to everyone in Warrington’.
He was applauded by those in attendance.
It is the latest honour for the teen after Warrington Wolves named their ground The Luke Litter Stadium in his honour on Friday.
As recommended, the council awarded him the title of honorary citizen to recognise the contribution he has made to the borough.
It was proposed by council leader Cllr Hans Mundry and seconded by deputy leader Cllr Jean Flaherty.
Cllr Mundry says this award recognises Littler’s ‘outstanding achievements’ in the sport and his ‘inspirational impact’.
“His rise has been meteoric – and his stunning victory at the World Darts Championship captivated the nation, cementing his status as a huge star in the world of darts,” he added.
“We are incredibly proud of Luke and his remarkable accomplishments. His dedication, skill, and sportsmanship, along with his charitable work, make him a true inspiration to young people in Warrington and beyond.
“Luke is proof that through hard work and belief in your dreams, anything is possible.
“We’re delighted to bestow the title of Honorary Citizen, and we will continue to follow his career with great interest and excitement.”
Littler recently became the youngest ever darts world champion.
Aged just 17 years and 347 days, he won the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship in January, defeating three-time world champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace in London.
He has already won 11 senior PDC titles and is currently the reigning Premier League, Grand Slam, and Word Series Finals Champion.
Littler, who attended Padgate Academy, is a supporter of Warrington Wolves. He first picked up a dart at 18 months old.
Littler was named 2024 BBC Young Sports Personality of the year, and his achievements at such a young age have been credited with creating a surge in interest in darts, with the term ‘Littlermania’ being coined to explain the phenomenon.
He has also played a significant part in raising over £1 million for Prostate Cancer UK at the World Darts Championship, as well as supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association by wearing the charity’s logo on his shirt.
