Littler to Face Everyday Players in Netflix Live Darts Event
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- Luke Littler will front Netflix's live darts series 'Beat Luke Littler' on 30 October, where 20 members of the public are chosen to challenge him for a £501,000 jackpot — a nod to darts' 501 scoring format.
- Netflix is holding open regional heats in London and Manchester in September, accepting applications from anyone aged 12 and over, with under-18s required to bring a parent or guardian to auditions.
- Hopefuls must complete an application form asking how long they've played darts and why they think they can beat Littler, echoing social media messages he's read aloud claiming they could take him on.
- Littler retained his Betfred World Matchplay title on Sunday, beating Gerwyn Price 18-9 in Blackpool with a record final average of 111.53 and 12 maximum 180s.
- Littler set a new tournament average of 111.04, breaking Phil Taylor's previous high mark of 106.31, and is on course for a clean sweep of trophies this year after already claiming the World Championship, UK Open, Premier League, and Masters.
Why it matters: Netflix is betting on Littler's crossover appeal — a teenage darts prodigy turned mainstream celebrity — to anchor a participatory live event offering the public a shot at £501,000. The format pairs a record-breaking competitive run (tournament average 111.04, surpassing Phil Taylor's mark) with audience-driven interactivity, testing whether a streaming platform can convert darts fandom into mass-participation live television.
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