Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event

Luke Littler, the teenage darts champion, will face members of the public in a Netflix‑produced live event, the streaming service announced on 30 October. In the announcement video Littler declares, “Reckon you could bushed maine successful a crippled of darts? Let's go.” The competition invites anyone who believes they can defeat the 19‑year‑old to enter a draw, with twenty participants selected to play on the show. Successful challengers stand to win £501,000, a figure that directly references the 501‑point start used in darts matches. Open qualifying heats will take place in London and Manchester during September, offering aspiring players a chance to secure a spot. Applicants must be at least 12 years old; those under 18 are required to attend auditions accompanied by a parent or guardian. Littler’s rise to prominence began at age 16 in 2024, when he reached the final of the PDC World Darts Championship in January. He subsequently claimed the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts titles. In January 2025, at 17, he became the youngest player ever to reach world No. 1 in the PDC rankings. The application process includes a series of questions about how long candidates have played darts and why they think they could overcome Littler. The announcement follows Littler’s 18‑9 victory over Gerwyn Price to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool on Sunday. During that match he averaged 111.53 points, raising his tournament average to 111.04 and surpassing Phil Taylor’s previous record average of 106.31. He also hit 12 maximums in the final, pushing his weekly total of 180s to 66 and breaking his own record. The win keeps Littler on course for a clean sweep of trophies this season, having already captured the World Championship, UK Open, Premier League and the Masters.