Warrington Wolves will rename their Halliwell Jones Stadium after teenage darts sensation Luke Littler for one night only during their Super League opener against Catalans Dragons on February 21.
The temporary name change honours the 18-year-old World Darts Champion from Warrington, who has become one of Britain's most celebrated sports stars.
The stadium will be known as the Luke Littler Stadium for the match before reverting to its original name afterwards.
Littler made history last month by defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the PDC World Championship final at Alexandra Palace.
Luke Littler is a huge Warrington Wolves fan, and wears their colours during matches
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At 17 years and 347 days old, he became the youngest-ever winner of the sport's most prestigious title.
The victory marked the pinnacle of an extraordinary rise for the Warrington-born star, who has already earned over £1 million in career earnings.
His achievements include victories in the Premier League, World Series of Darts, and Grand Slam of Darts.
Reacting to the honour, Littler said: "It's a dream come true that the club I've been a fan of since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night! It's an absolute honour and I can't thank the club enough."
Warrington CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added: "Luke's achievements on the stage have been nothing short of incredible, and we are immensely proud to celebrate his success with this special homecoming."
"He's a true Warrington fan, and therefore renaming our stadium in his honour for our home opener is a fitting tribute."
The teenage star will lead the Warrington team onto the pitch as guest of honour for the special occasion.
Littler will also parade his World Championship trophy around the pitch during the half-time break.
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The initiative came from Sky Sports presenter Brian Carney, as revealed by Fitzpatrick: "This idea came about from one of your colleagues, Brian Carney, as we discussed how we could recognise Luke's incredible homecoming of the World Championships."
Littler has been a long-standing supporter of the Wolves, holding a season ticket in the South Stand for many years.
In 2024, before his meteoric rise to stardom, he even participated in the club's Hoover half-time challenge.
The darts champion has already proven beneficial for the club's profile, with Fitzpatrick noting: "The feedback we've had with anything we've done with Luke has been incredible. He launched our new kit and we've had record sales."
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