Overview
- Luke Littler remains top of the sport after retaining the World Matchplay title this week and setting new event records for tournament average, final average and 180s.
- Netflix has confirmed a live special called Beat Luke Littler that will award £501,000 to any amateur who beats him in a single perfect leg of 501 on 30 October.
- The show will select 20 competitors from open regional heats in Manchester and London in September, with applications and eligibility details posted at beatlukelittler.com.
- The event is produced in partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation and Workerbee (Banijay), marking a clear push by Netflix into live sports and event programming.
- Beyond the prize, the format turns Littler’s rare sporting dominance into mainstream live entertainment and offers a high‑profile pathway for grassroots players while raising the sport’s global and commercial profile.