Netflix to Stream Live Darts Event Featuring Luke Littler
Netflix is set to introduce a live darts competition titled "Beat Luke Littler" on October 30. The event will showcase 20 amateur players, selected from regional qualifiers held in London and Manchester in September. Participants must be at least 12 years old, and those under 18 need adult supervision. The champion of the event will receive a prize of £501,000, inspired by the game's scoring system. Luke Littler, who became the youngest world number one at the age of 17, recently retained his title at the PDC World Darts Championship by defeating Gerwyn Price with an outstanding average of 111.53.
Key facts
- Netflix will stream a live darts event called Beat Luke Littler on October 30.
- 20 participants will be chosen from open heats in London and Manchester in September.
- The winner can win £501,000, referencing the 501 points in darts.
- Applicants must be 12 or older; under-18s need a parent or guardian.
- Luke Littler is 19 years old and became world number one at 17 in January 2025.
- Littler retained the Betfred World Matchplay title on Sunday, beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
- He set a final average of 111.53 and a tournament average of 111.04, breaking Phil Taylor's record.
- Littler hit 12 180s in the final, breaking his own competition record for 180s.
Entities
Artists
- Luke Littler
- Gerwyn Price
- Phil Taylor
Institutions
- Netflix
- PDC World Darts Championship
- Betfred World Matchplay
- Premier League
- Grand Slam of Darts
- UK Open
- Masters
Locations
- London
- Manchester
- Blackpool
- England