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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luke Littler is beaten in Premier League Darts Play-Offs final
LUKE 'The Nuke' Littler reached the Premier League Darts Play-Offs final for the second year running but ended Thursday night at The O2 dethroned. The Warrington 18-year-old was aiming to become only the third man to retain the crown, matching the feat of Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, but he was defeated 11-8 in the decider by Luke Humphries. Both won their semi-finals 10-7, Littler against Gerwyn Price and Humphries versus Nathan Aspinall. 'The Nuke', who claimed his first major title at The O2 12 months ago, had dominated the league phase of the second biggest tournament in the sport, breaking records with his six nightly wins and table-topping 45 points tally. Luke Littler 8 Luke Humphries 11 THIS was never the classic contest everyone was hoping for in a repeat of last year's final. There was drama, it was intense, but neither player reached the levels of throwing they are capable of. Littler raced into a 3-0 lead but Humphries roared back to level in a nervy contest. 'The Nuke' went two legs clear again but his opponent showed his steel once more, leaving both players going off the stage at 5-5. At that point, neither player was happy about conditions on stage, seemingly frustrated by a draft impacting their throwing. Both players' averages shot up after the interval and an 11-dart break from Humphries put him into the lead for the first time. It turned out to be a lead he never lost as each leg until the last one went to throw after that. Littler finished with an average just over 100, while Humphries was on 98 per cent, but both players were below 30 per cent with their checkouts. Luke Littler 10 Gerwyn Price 7 Not the first time in his short but spellbinding career, Littler returned to the stage after the interval of a major fixture and turned on the style. Trailing 6-4 at the break, he levelled the match in no time and climbed the gears as he went on to win six of the last seven legs in a golden spell. No one has caused him more trouble than Price over the first 18 months of his professional career and it looked like the Welshman was going to prosper again in a match surprisingly full of break of throws. But Littler had a word with himself at the break and returned to the stage a different animal, producing the type of sequence which has defined his short career where his ability to get on a roll means he is never out of a match. 'The first 10 legs I went 6-4 down and I went off stage and needed to get myself up for it,' he said on stage. 'The first five or six legs I was nervous, but I love coming on after a break. 'I relaxed myself and got the job done. 'I stormed off the stage but that was just in my own head, I sat down had a drink, cooled myself down and told myself I like to come out after a break. I got the job done.' LITTLER IS INTO THE FINAL! 🏆#PLDarts25 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 29, 2025 He finished the contest with an average of 104.64 compared to Price's 95.37, but his 34 per cent on the doubles was lower than of late and a main part of the reason why he fell behind. 128 FROM THE NUKE! ☢️ Luke Littler has arrived at The O2! A 128 checkout to draw level at 3-3 with Gerwyn Price! 📺 #PLDarts25 | Play-Offs SF1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 29, 2025 A highlight was his 128 checkout to break Price and level matters at 3-3.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Premier League Darts final Night: Fixtures, TV info, start time and betting odds
It's the final night of the 2025 Premier League Darts and this year's winner will be decided on Thursday night in London. Luke Littler is aiming for back-to-back victories as the Premier League Darts Play-Offs make a triumphant return to The O2 Arena. The Nuke has fond recollections of this southeast London venue, where he clinched his first PDC major title by defeating Luke Humphries 11-7 to win the Premier League on his debut in 2024, even managing a nine-dart finish in the final to top it all off. As this year's competition approached, the young prodigy was tipped to reign supreme, and he certainly lived up to expectations, leading the table after 16 weeks with an impressive 45 points and six night wins. His opponent from last year's final, Cool Hand, could only manage second place with 34 points, eight ahead of Nathan Aspinall in third place. Gerwyn Price completed the play-off positions with 24 points, while seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen didn't make it to the final stages, having failed to win a single night throughout the tournament. Now, the PDC's finest are descending on London, with a whopping £275,000 top prize at stake. Here's all the information you need ahead of the 2025 Premier League Darts finale, including how and when to tune in and who will be facing off against each other: The Premier League Finals Night takes place on Thursday, 29 May, at The O2 in London, with thousands of fans expected to soak up the action live. For those planning to catch the games from the comfort of their homes, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+ will start broadcasting from 7pm, with the first face-off of the evening between Littler and Price slated for around 7:15pm. Following this, Humphries will square off against Aspinall in the second best-of-19-leg semi-final match, leading into a best-of-21 final. Sky Sports subscribers can tune in on the telly or via the Sky Sports app or Sky Go app. Those who have a Sports Day or Month Membership through NOW TV can also join in the viewing. Luke Littler took home £275k in 2024 as he lifted the Premier League trophy aloft, and that same figure is up for grabs 12 months on for whoever prevails. A runner-up sum of £125k is also on offer, and the two stars who fail to get past the semi-final stage on the night will still be rewarded with £85k. Throwers who have already exited the competition were also gifted lucrative sums for their weeks of participation, with last-placed Stephen Bunting taking home £60k. Rob Cross earned £65k, Chris Dobey £70k and Van Gerwen £75k. Each week, a £10k prize was offered to the winner, meaning that Littler will have made an extra £60k on top of whatever he walks away with from the O2. Semi- Finals Best of 19 legs. Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price (19:15)Luke Humphries vs Nathan Aspinall (20:15) Best of 21 legs. Littler/Price vs Humphries/Aspinall Luke Littler 5/6 Luke Humphries 9/4 Gerwyn Price 7/1 Nathan Aspinall 16/1
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Watch Premier League Darts Final Night – TV channel, live streaming, start time
Weeks of Premier League Darts have built up to one crucial night as the high-flying Luke Littler aims to retain his crown in London, while three worthy challengers stand in his way Luke Littler will set his sights on going back-to-back as the Premier League Darts Play-Offs return to The O2 Arena. The Nuke holds fond memories of the southeast London venue, as it was on its stage he won his first PDC major title when beating Luke Humphries 11-7 to win the Premier League on debut in 2024, hitting a nine-dart finish in the showpiece to cap things off. Entering this year's renewal, the teenager was favoured to dominate, and dominate he did, topping the table after 16 weeks on a staggering 45 points and winning six nights. His final opponent 12 months ago, Cool Hand, could only muster second place on 34 points, eight ahead of third-placed Nathan Aspinall. Gerwyn Price rounded off the play-off spots with 24 points, while seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen failed to make it to the final stages, having not won a night throughout the competition. Now, the PDC's elite descend on London with a £275,000 top prize up for grabs. Mirror Sport brings you everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Premier League Darts conclusion, including how and when to tune in and who will play one another. How to watch Premier League Darts Finals Night? The Premier League Finals Night takes place on Thursday, May 29, at The O2 in London, with thousands of fans set to witness the action in person. For those watching at home, coverage will begin on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+ from 7pm, and the first clash of the night, Littler against Price, is pencilled in to take place at roughly 7:15pm. Humphries will take on Aspinall after this in the second best-of-19-legged semi-final matches, with a best-of-21 final commencing afterwards. Fans with a Sky Sports subscription can tune in on TV, or access the event via the Sky Sports app or the Sky Go app. Those who hold a Sports Day or Month Membership via NOW TV can also tune in there. What do the Premier League players earn? The Nuke took home £275k in 2024 as he lifted the Premier League trophy aloft, and that same figure is up for grabs 12 months on for whoever prevails on Thursday. A runner-up sum of £125k is on offer, and the two stars who fail to get past the semi-final stage on the night will still be rewarded with £85k. Throwers who have already exited the competition were also gifted lucrative sums for their weeks of participation, with last-placed Stephen Bunting taking home £60k. Rob Cross earned £65k, Chris Dobey £70k and Van Gerwen £75k. Each week, a £10k prize was offered to the winner, meaning that Littler will have made an extra £60k on top of whatever he walks away with from the O2.
