Premier League Darts LIVE RESULTS: Luke Littler and Co return to action (2024)

8 minutes agoBy Alex Smith

It's not Wright

Former darts star Mike De Decker claims Peter Wright should not have been handed a spot in this year's Premier League.

He said: "Wright should never have been in the Premier League, especially when you look at his level the last few months of last year, which was lousy.

"But he has his show on stage, that dance, uses new arrows almost every leg... I think he was just selected for that.

"But in terms of level and performance, obviously someone like Chris Dobey should always have been there."

35 minutes agoBy Alex Smith

'Bubble has not burst'

Colin Lloyd is adamant the hype around Luke Littler is as strong as ever - and deservedly so.

He said: His bubbles burst? No it hasn't.

"At this moment in time I'm going to give his performances a B. He's not won a night yet but he's still doing some stuff."

On him yet to pick up a Premier League night crown, Lloyd stressed: "I wouldn't panic about it at the moment."

Today, 10:15By Alex Smith

Break time

Pundit Colin Lloyd believes not overloading Luke Littler is the key to his success.

He said: "He's been doing absolutely everything since his World Championship run.

"It makes you think to yourself, has he had a bit of time to sit down, relax, take everything in and regroup.

"So I think his break from Hildesheim Players Championship was a very mature thing to do."

Today, 09:50By Alex Smith

Good try

Darts star Michael Smith and Joe Cullen did the rugby league Challenge Cup quarter-final draw last night.

Smith, 33, from St Helens, pair his hometown side against Warrington Wolves.

Draw

• St Helens vs Warrighton Wolves
• Hull KR vs Leigh Leopards
• Catalan Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants
• Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors

Today, 09:20By Alex Smith

'It’s unsustainable'

Luke Littler's team claim the teen star's busy schedule is being managed to avoid burnout.

The 17-year-old shot to fame at Ally Pally in December and is now on the demanding PDC Tour and away from the oche has featured on the Jonathan Ross Show.

Martin Foulds of ZXF Sports Management insists the teenager is being looked after.

Foulds, 40, told the BBC: “He’s pretty much in every TV event for the rest of the year without throwing another dart.

“There’s no off-season in darts. You’ve got to travel to these events – you don’t just time-warp and you’re in Belfast, Graz, Munich, Rotterdam.

“It’s unsustainable for any player to travel and play all of those events.

“When you’re playing in thePremier Leagueespecially, travelling can take its toll on anybody."

Today, 08:55By Anthony Chapman

Humble Humphries

Luke Humphries has showered Michael van Gerwen with praise, claiming he'll never reach the levels of the Dutchman.

Humphries said: "I've worked so hardon myself to get to this level but Michael has been at this level - and higher a lot longer.

"I'll probably never achieve what he's achieved but I'm getting to a level that I'm really really proud of."

Today, 08:36By Anthony Chapman

Aspinall's rags to riches tale

Nathan Aspinall has revealed he was around £10,000 in debt before a change of fortune at the oche saw him transform his life.

He said on the Love The Darts Podcast: "The truth is I was about £10,000 in debt but it's perspective isn't it?

"I love my job, I've got the best job in the world and all my family are proud of what I do but looking back at the memories, six years ago I had absolutely nothing and now my kids have the best life ever.

"My fan base is obscene. Every time I walk out, the reaction I get from the crowd - they might not even like me but they like 'Mr Brightside' - that's what spurs me on.

"So if I'm down in the dumps or I'm not playing well the crowd start singing my name and that's what turns me into the winner that I am."

Today, 08:12By Anthony Chapman

Eyes on the prize

There's a LOT of cash up for grabs at the Premier League.

Anyone else dusting off their darts board in the shed?

• Winner: £275,000
• Runner-up: £125,000
• Losing semi-finalists: £85,000
• Fifth place: £75,000
• Sixth place: £70,000
• Seventh place: £65,000
• Eighth place: £60,000
• Winner’s bonus per tournament: £10,000 (x16)

Today, 07:55By Anthony Chapman

Belfast calling

Another week, another epic Premier League clash!

For the ninth round, the world's best darts players will be heading to Belfast on Thursday.

Here's the full quarter-final line-up at the SSE Arena:

• Luke Humphries v Luke Littler
• Michael Smith v Michael van Gerwen
• Nathan Aspinall v Gerwyn Price
• Rob Cross v Peter Wright

Today, 05:10By Cosmo Teare

Who's in pole position?

Here's a look at the Premier League Darts table as fans eagerly await night nine of the action...

And it looks like Luke Humphries is running away with it.

PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS TABLE: LATEST STANDINGS AS EIGHT STARS BATTLE FOR HUGE £275K PRIZE

Today, 03:00By Cosmo Teare

When will Premier League Darts next be on?

Premier League Darts will return this Thursday in Belfast at the SSE Arena.

Here's the matches you can look forward to...

Night Nine - SSE Arena, Belfast - Thursday March 28 - QF

• Luke Humphries v Luke Littler
• Michael Smith v Michael van Gerwen
• Nathan Aspinall v Gerwyn Price
• Rob Cross v Peter Wright

Today, 00:09By Cosmo Teare

Who's in pole position?

Here's a look at the Premier League Darts table as fans eagerly await night nine of the action...

And it looks like Luke Humphries is running away with it.

PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS TABLE: LATEST STANDINGS AS EIGHT STARS BATTLE FOR HUGE £275K PRIZE

Today, 00:03By Cosmo Teare

What was the prize money for the World Seniors?

Last weekend saw the return of Phil 'The Power' Taylor to the oche as part of the seniors tour.

The darts legend crashed out in the quarter-final with the tournament being won by Richie Howson - but how much did each player stand to win?

Here is a breakdown of the prize money that was up for grabs in Blackpool:

Winner:£10,000

Runner-up:£5,000

Semi-final:£2,500

Quarter-finals:£1,000

Total:£24,000

25th Mar 2024, 22:50By Cosmo Teare

Aspinall's inspiring change

Nathan Aspinall has opened up about how darts has changed his life.

The Stockport ace revealed how he was down to his last £20 after struggling in his early days as a pro.

He joined the PDC in 2012 at the age of 22 but the former accountant had a slow start to his darts career.

With prize money hard to come by early on Aspinall was down on his luck and barely had a penny to his name.

Aspinall, 32, revealed he was around £10,000 in debt before a change of fortune at the oche saw him transform his life.

GOLDEN ARROW I was down to last £20 and had absolutely nothing, darts transformed my life

25th Mar 2024, 21:47By Cosmo Teare

How much do Premier League Darts competitors get?

Here's how much Luke Littler and co stand to win from progressing in the Premier League Darts tournament.

Littler, 17, joined the organisation for the first time this year after an amazing showing at the PDC World Championships.

The total prize money is a huge sum of £1million - the same as the 2023 tournament.

And there is a winner bonus per weekly tournament of £10,000 for players to fight for.

• Winner: £275,000
• Runner-up: £125,000
• Losing semi-finalists: £85,000
• Fifth place: £75,000
• Sixth place: £70,000
• Seventh place: £65,000
• Eighth place: £60,000
• Winner's bonus per tournament: £10,000 (x16)

25th Mar 2024, 20:44By Cosmo Teare

Darts seniors returns

The Darts senior tour returned this weekend, but it wasn't to be for Phil 'The Power' Taylor.

He was knocked out at the quarter-final stage for a second year running following a narrow defeat to Martin Adams.

Taylor recently admitted to struggling with arthiritis - saying that it had massively affected his performances.

The tournament was won in the end by Richie Howson.

EYES ON THE PRIZE World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts prize money 2024

25th Mar 2024, 19:13By Cosmo Teare

What is the Premier League Darts lineup?

This week's Premier League Darts lineup will see the action travel to Belfast, but where else will the stars be travelling on the map?

We take a look at what's to come...

Night Ten - AO Arena, Manchester - Thursday April 4 - QF

• Nathan Aspinall v Rob Cross
• Luke Littler v Michael van Gerwen
• Michael Smith v Luke Humphries
• Gerwyn Price v Peter Wright

Night 11 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham - Thursday April 11 - QF

• Peter Wright v Luke Humphries
• Rob Cross v Luke Littler
• Gerwyn Price v Michael Smith
• Michael van Gerwen v Nathan Aspinall

Night 12 - Rotterdam Ahoy Thursday April 18 - QF

• Michael Smith v Luke Littler
• Rob Cross v Gerwyn Price
• Peter Wright v Nathan Aspinall
• Michael van Gerwen v Luke Humphries

Night 13 - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool - Thursday April 25 - QF

• Luke Littler v Gerwyn Price
• Luke Humphries v Nathan Aspinall
• Peter Wright v Michael van Gerwen
• Michael Smith v Rob Cross

Night 14 - P&J Live, Aberdeen - Thursday May 2 - QF

• Peter Wright v Michael Smith
• Luke Littler v Nathan Aspinall
• Michael van Gerwen v Rob Cross
• Gerwyn Price v Luke Humphries

Night 15 - First Direct Arena, Leeds - Thursday May 9 - QF

• Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
• Luke Littler v Peter Wright
• Luke Humphries v Rob Cross
• Nathan Aspinall v Michael Smith

Night 16 - Utilita Arena, Sheffield - Thursday May 16

• Fixtures confirmed following Night 15

Play-Offs - The O2, London - Thursday May 23

• Semi-Finals
• Final

25th Mar 2024, 17:55By Cosmo Teare

Where next for Premier League Darts?

Thursday will see this year's Premier League darts move to Belfast for the ninth week of the tournament.

And here's the lineup fans can look forward to seeing at the SSE Arena.

• Luke Humphries v Luke Littler
• Michael Smith v Michael van Gerwen
• Nathan Aspinall v Gerwyn Price
• Rob Cross v Peter Wright

25th Mar 2024, 16:56By Cosmo Teare

More glory for Littler

Luke Litller was able to add to his growing trophy collection on Saturday night with a victory in the Swedish Darts festival.

The event saw Littler paired up with Chris Dobey as the doubles team went on to win the gong.

Along the way, Littler played against former pro turned iconic pundit Wayne Mardle, who was paired with Madars Razma.

LUKE AT THAT Littler wins another tournament - even beating Sky Sports pundit in new format

25th Mar 2024, 15:49By Jack Figg

Not getting over the Hump

Premier League Darts player Luke Humphries doubts he’ll ever match the achievements of second-placed Michael van Gerwen.

World champion Humphries, 29, leads the Dutchman by seven points after winning three of the Prem’s first eight nights.

25th Mar 2024, 14:27By Jack Figg

‘Team effort’ to look after Luke

Darts chiefs have stressed Luke Littler must have a strong team around him protecting hiswell-being.

Aged just 17, the sport’s youngest ever world finalist has had a hecticschedule for both competition and media appearances in the past three months.

Littler has already suggested he might stop playingin his mid-30s if he gets bored.

AndPDC Chief Executive Matthew Porter told theLove the Darts: “What’s really positive is Luke’s recent wins are going to help his schedule because it will reduce the number of qualifiers he has to play.

“The mediademands are high, still getting a lot of requests for high-end content.

“We saw him on The Jonathan Ross Show, he’s doing Comic Relief, there are a lot of A-list people that want to speak to Luke which is great for him and great for darts and it’s important that it is managed properly.

“His manager Martin (Foulds) is excellent, his family are very supportive, we’re involved.

“It’s a team effort to make sure everything is geared around giving him the optimal opportunity to be the best he can on the oche and just get enough rest andtime to be a normal 17-year-old as best he can away from that.”

25th Mar 2024, 12:41By Jack Figg

Luke at that

Luke Littler and Chris Dobey cruised to victory at the Swedish Darts Festival pairs tournament on Saturday.

The duo beat ex-PDC star turned Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle and Madars Razma 2-0 in the first semi-final and went on to face Viktor Tingström and Dennis Nilsson in the final.

Littler and Dobey broke their Swedish opponents straight away after the latter checked out 94.

Teen superstar Littler then ended the match with an 86 checkout to seal the win.

It comes after the 17-year-old suffered a defeat to Michael Smith on night eight of Premier League Darts in Dublin last week.

That meant he was knocked out in the quarter-finals.

LUKE AT THAT Littler wins another tournament - even beating Sky Sports pundit in new format

25th Mar 2024, 10:39By Jack Figg

What is the Premier League Darts prize money?

The prize fund for Premier League Darts is a whopping £1million, with £275,000 of that going to the winner.

• Winner: £275,000
• Runner-up: £125,000
• Losing semi-finalists: £85,000
• Fifth: £75,000
• Sixth: £70,000
• Seventh: £65,000
• Eighth: £60,000

25th Mar 2024, 08:00By Jack Figg

Scores on the doors

Luke Humphries is leading the Premier League darts table after picking up his third successive win - with the roadshow moving on to Belfast next.

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has made a phenomenal start to his debut season, sitting third with 11 points - and heads into Nottingham in fine form after winning the Belgian Open.

The 17-year-old starlet has been fired into the limelight ever since his phenomenal performance at the 2023-24 World Championships.

The wonderkid was the youngest-ever finalist at the prestigious tournament but was beaten on the night by World No1 Luke Humphries.

Since then, however, Littler has picked up his first title as a pro, winning the Bahrain Darts Masters.

But the teen sensation did lose in the Dutch Darts Masters final to Michael van Gerwen.

After the Worlds, Littler was invited to play in the Premier League, and the 17-year-old has continued to raise eyebrows on his debut season.

Premier League Darts 2024 Full schedule and results as Luke Littler makes tournament debut

25th Mar 2024, 06:00By Ian Tuckey

Ecstatic Howson hails Blackpool crowd

BeamingRichie Howson says there’s “no better feeling” than winning his first majortitle.

Howson beat Andy Hamilton in yesterday’s final of theWorld Seniors’ Champions of Champions tournament in Blackpool.

The Londoner, 58, a three-time runner-up last year, revealed his ecstatic reaction on makingit fourth time lucky.

He said: “I’ve finally, finally done it. The emotionsjust run through.

“And the crowds have been absolutely fantastic this weekend, and all you can hear is them cheering.

“There’s no better feeling. Everyone wants to be a winner and it’s a great feeling.”