Luke Littler turns heads at Cheltenham Festival with Faith Millar shortly after pocketing £120,000 from UK Open victory

English darts star Luke Littler had a memorable weekend both on and off the stage. Just hours after winning the 2026 UK Open Darts Championship, the teenage sensation appeared at the famous Cheltenham Festival alongside his girlfriend Faith Millar. Instead of his usual darts shirt, Littler stepped out in a sharp three-piece suit that quickly caught the attention of fans following him online.

The 17-year-old shared moments from the day with his more than 2.1 million followers on Instagram. One photo showed Littler and Faith Millar smiling for a selfie with Cheltenham Racecourse in the background. Another image highlighted his outfit for the event. Littler wore a grey suit jacket and waistcoat with dark trousers and polished shoes, finishing the look with a pink tie that matched Faith Millar’s pink jacket.

Luke Littler celebrates UK Open victory and £120,000 prize before Cheltenham Festival appearance with Faith Millar

Before heading to Cheltenham, Luke Littler had already enjoyed a huge moment in his darts career. The teenager defeated James Wade in the UK Open final with an 11–7 victory, according to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) results.

The win earned Littler the £120,000 champion prize and also placed his name among some of the biggest figures in darts history. With the victory, Littler became only the fourth player to defend the UK Open title, joining legends such as Raymond van Barneveld, Phil Taylor, and Michael van Gerwen, according to records published by the PDC.

After lifting the trophy, Littler spoke honestly about his performance during the tournament. He admitted that his averages were not always perfect but said determination helped him get through tough moments.

He said, “It feels amazing. I don’t think it’s been the best of tournaments for me average-wise.” Littler also explained how difficult the final was against James Wade.

He said, “But I’ve dug deep throughout the tournament and I’ve come out with the win. That’s what James does, he’s always behind you.”

The young star added that a few small moments could have changed the match. He said, “After the game I told him if he hit those double tops then completely different game.”

Even though he admitted he was not fully satisfied with some early rounds, Littler felt proud to finish the tournament as champion. He said, “I wasn’t happy with myself through the early rounds. But we’ve come out as champ.”

Soon after celebrating the victory, Littler travelled to the Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest horse racing events in the United Kingdom. His appearance with Faith Millar quickly spread across social media, showing a lighter moment for the young darts champion after an intense weekend of competition.