Overview
- Barry Hearn says global interest has grown so fast he could fill the darts calendar twice, with extra European events and a Premier League stop in Belgium planned.
- The PDC’s 2025 prize fund will exceed £25 million, and the World Championship winner’s cheque rises to £1 million for the first time.
- A five-year, £125 million Sky Sports rights deal through 2030 underpins the sport’s revenue surge and prize-money escalation.
- Netflix releases Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen, which shows behind-the-scenes moments from Luke Littler’s world-title win, including his request for the match board.
- Executives report darts turnover north of £60 million and flag unresolved pressures around the calendar, formats and governance, with the series also depicting discussions about potential outside investment including talks with Turki Al‑Sheikh.