London’s iconic BST Hyde Park is set to make history this summer by hosting its first-ever darts extravaganza, PDC Presents The Hyde Park Darts Championship, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The event will see teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler and trailblazing “Queen of the Palace” Fallon Sherrock share the spotlight with global pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, whose headline performances on July 5 and 6 will anchor the festival’s star-studded lineup. Joining Littler and Sherrock on the Great Oak Stage are darts titans Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, alongside celebrity guests Olly Murs, Roman Kemp, and former footballer Dion Dublin, promising a unique fusion of sport and entertainment.
At just 18, Luke Littler, dubbed “The Nuke,” has transformed darts into a mainstream phenomenon. His meteoric rise began with a stunning run to the 2023/24 PDC World Championship final as a 16-year-old, captivating audiences worldwide. In 2024, Littler clinched 10 titles, including the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts, and World Series events in Bahrain and Poland. His crowning achievement came in January 2025, when he defeated Michael van Gerwen to claim the World Championship at Alexandra Palace, cementing his status as the sport’s biggest household name. Reflecting on his whirlwind year, Littler recently admitted to feeling stretched thin, saying, “I’m playing too much. I need a break. It’s not good for my mental state.” Yet, his commitment to the Hyde Park event underscores his passion for elevating darts’ global appeal.
Fallon Sherrock, the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship in 2019, brings her own legacy to the stage. Her historic victories over Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljovic earned her the moniker “Queen of the Palace” and an MBE for services to darts. Sherrock’s journey has been one of resilience, overcoming health challenges and online criticism to become a pioneer for women in the sport. “I feel like there is hardly any pressure on me at all,” she said ahead of the 2024/25 World Championship, a mindset that has carried her to 20 PDC Women’s Series titles and the 2022 Women’s World Matchplay. Her appearance at Hyde Park alongside Littler fulfills a narrative arc that began with their anticipated but unrealized clash at the 2024/25 World Championship, where Sherrock fell to Ryan Meikle in the first round.
The Hyde Park Darts Championship, part of BST’s Open House midweek series, is a pro-am tournament designed to blend elite competition with celebrity flair. Fans can expect high-stakes darts action, with Littler’s precision—evidenced by four nine-darters in 2024—pitted against van Gerwen’s three-time world championship pedigree and Humphries’ reigning PDC Order of Merit dominance. The inclusion of Murs, Kemp, and Dublin adds a playful twist, appealing to a broader audience. “We’re really looking forward to putting on a world-class darts show,” said PDC Chief Executive Matthew Porter, emphasizing the event’s role in merging darts with British cultural staples like BST Hyde Park.
Beyond the darts, ticket holders gain access to The Summer Garden, hosting BREW//LDN, the UK’s largest craft drinks festival, celebrating beer, cider, and spirits. This complements the festival’s musical roster, headlined by Carpenter, whose BRIT Awards performance sparked headlines, alongside Stevie Wonder, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO. The event’s timing, just days after Carpenter’s shows, ensures a vibrant atmosphere, with darts riding the wave of its growing mainstream appeal, fueled by Littler’s celebrity encounters with figures like Lando Norris and David Beckham.
Tickets for the July 8 event go on sale May 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., promising a sell-out crowd eager to witness darts’ biggest stars on one of London’s most iconic stages. As Littler and Sherrock prepare to throw darts amidst Hyde Park’s summer revelry, the championship represents more than a tournament—it’s a celebration of darts’ evolution from pub pastime to global spectacle, with two of its brightest stars leading the charge.