Luke Littler is on the verge of potentially claiming the top spot in the PDC World Rankings this weekend. The Machineseeker European Championship is set to kick off in Dortmund, featuring the top 32 players from the 2025 European Tour rankings competing for a share of £600,000 in prize money.

Renowned players like Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, and Gerwyn Price will kick off the PDC Premier Event, followed by matches featuring Littler, Luke Humphries, and Nathan Aspinall on Friday. The tournament will progress with round two on Saturday, leading up to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final on Sunday.

The champion of the Machineseeker European Championship will walk away with £120,000, while the runner-up will receive £60,000. Semi-finalists will be awarded £40,000 each, and quarter-finalists will earn £25,000.

In the event of early exits in the first or second round, players can still secure prizes of £7,500 and £15,000, respectively. With substantial prize money at stake, Littler has a chance to surpass Humphries and seize the top position.

The competition between ‘The Nuke’ and ‘Cool Hand Luke’ for the top spot in the world rankings is tight, with Littler trailing Humphries by £52,500 in earnings. Littler could potentially close this gap if Humphries faces an early defeat in the tournament.

Despite his promising position, Littler has faced challenges in Germany due to crowd reactions in previous events. Looking ahead, the young player is aiming to claim the world number one title, expressing confidence in his ability to challenge the current leader.

As the prestigious PDC World Darts Championship approaches, Littler sees an opportunity to further solidify his position. He remains focused on his goal of reaching the top spot in the rankings, acknowledging the work needed to achieve it.

The tournament schedule includes thrilling matchups like Ryan Joyce versus Luke Woodhouse, Ross Smith against Peter Wright, and other exciting clashes throughout the competition days.