“Had worse media days, what a day!” – Luke Littler gets special Old Trafford welcome ahead of Premier League Darts in Manchester

Luke Littler had a special experience at Manchester United last weekend. The 19-year-old superstar visited Old Trafford, the stadium of his beloved football club Manchester United, for a special media day and had the chance to step onto the pitch at the 'Theatre of Dreams', a moment he shared widely on his social channels.

Littler was at Old Trafford the day before Night Nine of the 2026 Premier League Darts, which takes place tonight at Manchester Arena. “Had worse media days, what a day!”, Littler wrote on his Instagram story as he shared a selfie from the pitch.

The young darter has been a huge fan of the Red Devils for years and has even met several United players before.

This time, he was able to combine his passion for the club with his status as world champion, sparking plenty of reactions from his followers.

During his visit to Old Trafford, Littler clearly relished the moment. He walked across the pitch, took photos, and fulfilled the club’s media duties. In one of his posts, he wrote: “No place like home. Media done now, looking forward to tomorrow night.”

While the media experience at Manchester United was a highlight, Littler’s priority remains his sport. The quarter-final against Gian van Veen is a chance to underline his champion status.

Littler’s visit to Old Trafford illustrates a trend where darts and football increasingly intersect. Top darters are regularly invited to football clubs, while football fans follow their idols beyond the stadium. For Littler, the day was a special acknowledgment of his success and his passion for Manchester United. “It feels great to be here, but the real work awaits tomorrow,” said Littler as he prepared for his match.

For the young Englishman, it was not only a day full of fun and media attention, but also a reminder of his two passions: darts and Manchester United.