Littler claims second Premier League title in historic final at The O2

Luke Littler has secured his second Premier League darts title, defeating Luke Humphries 11-10 in a final at The O2 that marked a historic milestone for the tournament. The victory, which earned Littler the £350,000 top prize, concluded a finals night where all 59 allotted legs were played for the first time in Premier League history.

The champion’s path to the title was defined by his performance against Welsh competitors Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price, both of whom exited in the semi-finals. Littler paid tribute to the resilience of his rivals, noting that Clayton had been priced at 50-1 by bookmakers, the lowest odds among the finalists, and deserved to be "really, really proud" of his efforts throughout the season.

Clayton’s campaign ended in a dramatic 10-9 defeat to Humphries after he missed a match dart at double 16 in the deciding leg. The moment was accompanied by reports of crowd interference, with a fan reportedly whistling loudly as Clayton threw. Humphries later stated he was unaware of the noise, having his head in his towel and believing the dart had gone in.

In the other semi-final, Littler overcame a spirited comeback from Price to win the deciding leg comfortably. The match echoed a previous encounter in Dublin during week seven, where Price had led 5-0 before losing 6-5. Littler revealed that Price referenced that earlier match after his defeat, a reminder that Littler said helped motivate him during the tense final leg in London.

Both Welsh players earned £110,000 in prize money for reaching the semi-finals. Clayton finished the league phase in second place, the only player in the eight-man field to remain in the top four for the entire duration, while Price secured a top-four finish for the third time. Following his exit, Price posted on Instagram that he was "not sharp enough when it mattered" but thanked supporters for their respect and support.