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Netflix Launches New Live Darts Show Challenging World No.1 Luke Littler for £501,000 Prize
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Littler became the youngest world number one in January 2025 at 17, building on a breakout 2024 in which he won the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts and reached the PDC World Championship final at 16.
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Beat Luke Littler is a live Netflix darts format featuring 20 amateur players in a single-leg 501 contest; regional heats are scheduled for London and Manchester in September, with the final broadcast on October 30, under the slogan 'one night, one chance, and one perfect leg of 501'.
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Littler’s World Matchplay performance set new records, including a final average of 111.53 (111.04 for the tournament) and 12 maximum 180s in the final, reinforcing his status as a record-breaking top player.
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Littler was awarded an MBE in June 2025, describing the honour as amazing and unexpected and signaling recognition beyond competitive success.
Netflix has announced a live darts show called Beat Luke Littler, offering amateur players a shot at a life-changing £501,000 prize. According to The Sun, 20 competitors will face world No.1 Luke Littler in a single-leg game of 501, with the final broadcast live on October 30.
Littler, just 19 years old, issued a video challenge to fans, daring them to prove they can beat him. Applications are open now at beatlukelittler.com. GB News reports the show airs under the slogan: 'one night, one chance, and one perfect leg of 501.'
How the £501,000 Darts Challenge Actually Works
Netflix is partnering with the PDC to produce the show. The format is straightforward. Twenty amateur players will each get one leg of 501 darts against Littler. Beat him in that single leg, and you walk away with £501,000. The Business Times says the show is designed to keep the authentic darts atmosphere fans already love.
Regional heats will take place in London and Manchester this September. Those who make it through will face Littler live on October 30. Streamline Feed notes the contest is open to everyday amateur players, not professionals.
Littler's Record-Breaking Rise to World Number One
Littler's story makes the show even bigger. He reached the PDC World Championship final at just 16. In January 2025, he became the youngest ever world number one at 17. Along the way, he won both the Premier League and the Grand Slam of Darts in 2024.
His World Matchplay performance was historic. He posted a tournament average of 111.04 and a final average of 111.53. He also hit 12 maximum 180s in the final alone. GB News reports these numbers set new records, cementing his place as the sport's top player.
MBE Honour Adds to Littler's Off-Court Recognition
Littler's success has earned him recognition beyond the dartboard. In June 2025, he was awarded an MBE. He described the honour as 'amazing and unexpected.' The award signals that Britain has embraced him as more than just a darts champion.
The Sun says Netflix's decision to build a live show around Littler reflects just how fast his profile has grown. He is no longer just a darts story. He is a mainstream sports star at 19.
Why Netflix Is Betting Big on Live Darts
Netflix has been pushing into live sports events. Beat Luke Littler fits that strategy. The show combines the unpredictability of live TV with a massive cash prize. Any amateur could, in theory, pull off a perfect leg and win £501,000 in one night.
Newswav notes the format puts real pressure on Littler too. Losing to an amateur on live television would be a massive story. That two-way tension — fan dreams vs. world No.1 pride — is exactly what makes the show compelling for a global audience.
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