Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts phenomenon dubbed ‘The Nuke,’ has not only dominated the oche but also the earnings charts in the 2025 Premier League Darts season. At an age when most teenagers are navigating college applications, Littler is pocketing a staggering £288 per leg thrown, based purely on prize money, cementing his status as one of the sport’s brightest stars. Yet, in a surprising twist, rival Gerwyn Price, ‘The Iceman,’ edges him out, earning £2,857 per match compared to Littler’s £2,692, despite playing fewer games. This financial showdown, set against Littler’s commanding lead in the Premier League standings, underscores the teenager’s extraordinary impact on darts and the lucrative rewards fueling his ascent.
Littler’s journey to darts stardom has been nothing short of cinematic. Bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old at the 2024 PDC World Championship, he reached the final, earning £200,000. A year later, he clinched the 2025 world title against Michael van Gerwen, pocketing £500,000 and becoming the youngest champion in history. His 2024 Premier League debut was equally historic, culminating in a £275,000 payday after defeating Luke Humphries in the final, complete with a nine-darter that left fans in awe. “I just picked up this, you are not doubting me anymore,” Littler declared post-victory, silencing critics who questioned his wildcard inclusion. In 2025, he’s continued his dominance, winning four nightly titles—Glasgow, Brighton, Cardiff, and Newcastle—each netting him £10,000, plus a £30,000 set of gold darts for another nine-darter.
The Premier League’s structure, with its £1 million prize pot, fuels these eye-watering earnings. Each of the eight players competes in weekly knockout tournaments, playing best-of-11-leg quarter-finals, with points awarded for progression: two for a quarter-final win, three for a semi-final, and five for the night’s champion. Littler’s consistency—reaching multiple finals and securing 30 points to lead the table—has translated into £6,000 weekly earnings on average. His £288 per leg figure, calculated from prize money across matches, reflects his efficiency on the board, where high averages like 103.39 against Price in Nottingham and clutch finishes, such as a 167 bullseye, are routine. Yet, Price’s higher per-match earnings stem from his clinical performances in fewer games, highlighted by his Liverpool triumph, where he averaged 104.43 and declared, “When I’m on my game, I am the best in the world.”
Littler’s financial success extends beyond the Premier League. His 2024 earnings surpassed £1.5 million, including £150,000 from the Grand Slam of Darts and £80,000 from the World Series of Darts Finals. Sponsorships with Target Darts, boohooMAN, and Xbox, plus merchandise like £129.95 tournament-quality darts, have boosted his net worth to an estimated £1.1 million. “He just gets a budget every month… he can buy what he wants,” his manager Martin Foulds revealed, hinting at Littler’s growing commercial empire. Analysts project he could earn £20 million in prize money over the next decade, with investments potentially yielding £13 million by age 65.
Despite his wealth, Littler remains relatable, celebrating his world title with a Disney trip and cheering for Manchester United, even enduring boos from Liverpool fans. His rivalry with Price, who boasts, “If I keep pushing forward, there’s no reason why I can’t win the Premier League,” adds spice to the season’s final stretch. With four nights left before the May 29 playoffs at The O2, Littler’s lead over Humphries (26 points) and Price (20 points) positions him as the favorite to repeat as champion. Each leg he throws is not just a dart at the board but a step toward a legacy that could eclipse even Phil Taylor’s. For now, Littler’s £288 per leg is a testament to a teenager rewriting the economics—and the excitement—of darts.
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