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Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- 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
Wales Online
6 days ago
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- Wales Online
Nathan Aspinall's private message to wife about darts retirement after Luke Littler claim
Nathan Aspinall's private message to wife about darts retirement after Luke Littler claim Nathan Aspinall has shared exactly when he plans on walking away from darts, after weighing in on Luke Littler's future in the sport ahead of the Premier League Finals Night Nathan Aspinall says he wants to retire at the age of 45 (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Nathan Aspinall has openly revealed his intentions to bow out from darts at the age of 45. Currently 33, the Stockport-born star, who goes by the moniker 'The Asp', ranks ninth in the PDC Order of Merit with earnings amounting to £496,000 over two years – an amount he looks to significantly enhance before retiring. Speaking with SportsBoom, Aspinall said: "45, and I'm off. "I've said to my partner if that's me, it is 45. If it's earlier than that, and we start making golfers' money and I've got 30 million in the bank – happy days, I'll be off sooner. But I don't think it's going to happen that quick. But yes, 45 is when I'd like to bugger off." With his 34th birthday approaching this July, Aspinall has just over 11 years to pursue financial security and clinch a victorious finish at the PDC World Championship – having narrowly missed out twice. Aspinall reached the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament in both 2019 and 2020, where he faced defeat to Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen respectively. Aspinall's resume also boasts second-place finishes at esteemed events like the Grand Slam of Darts, World Grand Prix, Premier League, and World Series, reflecting his consistent high performance on the darting circuit. Despite not clinching a World Championship, Aspinall has certainly made his mark in other prestigious darts competitions. For instance, he took home the 2019 UK Open with a 11-5 win over Rob Cross and triumphed in the 2023 World Matchplay by beating Jonny Clayton 18-6. Aspinall will go for Premier League glory once again on Thursday (Image: Getty ) With aspirations running high, Aspinall is aiming to bag his first Premier League title on Thursday night as he prepares to take on world No. 1 Luke Humphries in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena. Should he emerge victorious, Aspinall will go head-to-head with either Luke Littler or Gerwyn Price in the final. His ambitions come amidst recent comments suggesting that young sensation Littler might retire in just five years due to his early dominance – including a historic win against Van Gerwen in January that saw him become the youngest-ever PDC World Champion at just 17. However, Littler has dismissed any talk of retirement, saying (via the Express): "I don't know where he's got that from – don't worry, I'll be here in 10 years. It's crazy to even think about retiring. Luke Littler hopes to retain his Premier League crown (Image: PA ) "If I win 16 world titles like Phil [Taylor], I'll retire, but I'm not even thinking about retirement at the minute – the money is there to be won, especially the World Championship, but not only that. Everything has gone up. "It is all about what you're feeling, and I'm sure I'll be here for a long time." Littler, the reigning champion of the Premier League, is set to defend his title as he returns to the O2 tonight (Thursday). The 18-year-old secured his place at Finals Night after leading the league with a tally of 27 victories and just 10 defeats this season. Article continues below He will be aiming to capitalise on his impressive form to secure the grand prize of £275,000.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- 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.
