Luke Humphries Claims First Premier League Darts Crown

Luke Humphries makes history with his first Premier League Darts title win. Catch the highlights and reaction.

In a thrilling rematch of last year's final, Littler and Humphries went head-to-head once again. Littler dominated the averages, scoring 100, while Humphies managed 97. However, both players struggled to finish strong, with neither able to match their usual checkout standards, managing a mere 30% success rate.

Littler's scoring power was on full display, hitting an impressive 10 maximum 180s throughout the match. Meanwhile, Humphries landed five 180s, but notably, all of these came after the break, potentially indicating a surge in momentum during the second half of the contest.

“This one means the world to me, that was the one I was missing. It was the one I wanted, I have done it now,” the newly crowned Premier League champion told Sky Sports after the victory.

LUKE HUMPHRIES IS THE 2025 @BetMGMUK PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPION 🏆

The world number one secures his first Premier League title, beating Luke Littler 11-8!

Incredible from Humphries over 17 weeks 👏 pic.twitter.com/hhZHV0mvMD

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) May 29, 2025

“If I don't win another title, I am happy as I have done the three hardest ones to do.

“Phil Taylor has given me a lot of support over the last couple of weeks, so Phil, if you are watching, thank you. He gave me a lot of advice and that extra support.”

Runner-up Littler, keeping in good spirits, added: “No one likes losing, but I'm glad it's over. It's been a tough 17 weeks.”

Teenager Luke Littler topped the league table for a second consecutive year with an unprecedented 45 points, setting a new Premier League record. He also made history with six dominating nightly wins in Glasgow, Brighton, Cardiff, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Sheffield. Despite his impressive achievements, Littler remained humble, saying, “I've set many records. Personally, I don't think they'll be broken. A little bit of a break now and then on to the world series.”

As the defending champion, Littler aimed to join an elite group of players who have won back-to-back Premier League titles. Only Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have achieved this feat, and Littler was determined to follow in their footsteps. Although he fell short in the final, his performance throughout the season showcased his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.

Luke Humphries was determined to add a Premier League title to his impressive collection, and he finally achieved his goal. Although neither he nor Littler played at their absolute best, Humphries' skill and experience ultimately paid off.

With this win, 30-year-old Humphries joins an exclusive group of players who have claimed darts' Triple Crown. This prestigious achievement includes winning the World Championship, World Matchplay, and the Premier League – a testament to Humphries' talent and dedication to the sport.

Littler's Semi-Final Showdown

Luke Littler defeated Gerwyn Price 10-7 in the first semi-final of the evening. The match began with both players trading breaks, but Price took an early lead, leaving Littler trailing 6-4 at the break. However, Littler staged a remarkable comeback, dominating from the seventh leg onwards to overpower Price's aggressive style and secure his spot in the final.

As Littler walked off the stage, he let out a sigh of relief for the cameras. He then dominated the remainder of the match, winning almost every leg and finishing with a strong average of 104 to Price's 95. Despite his impressive performance, Littler struggled with doubles, successfully hitting only 10 out of 29 attempts.

In the second semi-final, Luke Humphries had a close call against Nathan Aspinall. Despite struggling to maintain his lead, Humphries managed to avoid an upset and narrowly secured his spot in the final. The match was intense, with Humphries showing resilience to overcome the challenge posed by the Stockport native.

Luke Littler dominated the first semi-final, taking the initial two legs before faltering at times. However, his exceptional 180-scoring power ultimately propelled him to a 10-7 victory over Price. This win set up a highly anticipated rematch of last year's final, which Littler had won.

The tournament's prize money was substantial, with Luke Humphries claiming £275,000 for his victory. Luke Littler, the runner-up, received £125,000, while the semi-finalists, Price and Aspinall, each took home £85,000.