Luke Littler is out to defend his Premier League Darts title at 2025 Finals Night – but three other players will stand in his way on a bumper Thursday evening when the competition reaches its climax.
When is Finals Night?
Premier League Finals Night takes place on Thursday May 29 at London’s O2 arena, which you can watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+ from 7pm.
The O2 arena will transform as tens of thousands of darts fans descend to see one of Littler, Luke Humphries, Nathan Aspinall and Gerwyn Price – the players who finished in the top four of the Premier League table – be crowned the champion for 2025.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Watch Littler’s nine-darter from all angles as ‘The Nuke’ hit perfection on Finals Night of the 2024 Premier League
What is the format?
Finals Night comprises two semi-finals and a final.
Finals Night is a longer format than the best of 11 legs we see in the regular rounds, with each semi-final contested over 19 legs (first to 10) before a final that is the best of 21 legs (first to 11).
Due to being first and second in the standings, Littler and Humphries will throw first in their semi-finals.
The order of the throw in the final will then be decided by a bull-off in the practice room.
What is the prize fund?
The prize fund for the entire competition is £1m with Stephen Bunting taking home £60,000, Rob Cross £65,000, Chris Dobey £70,000 and Michael van Gerwen £75,000.
Each of the four semi-finalists are then guaranteed £85,000, with the runner-up taking home £125,000 and the winner claiming £275,000.
There was also a weekly winner bonus of £10,000, which Littler has pocketed on six occasions, Humphries and Price three times, Aspinall twice and Dobey once.
Who are the previous winners?
Some people have dominated this format, but none more than Van Gerwen who has triumphed on a record seven occasions.
‘The Green Machine’ took victory in 2013 before completing four in a row in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
He then was also victorious in 2022 and 2023, beating Price in the 2023 edition.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
After stretching his Premier League nine-darter record to five, take a look at all of Gerwyn Price’s previous nines in the competition
Of course, the most recent winner was Littler, hitting a nine-darter in the final against Humphries on his debut year in the Premier League.
Jonny Clayton, Glenn Durrant, Raymond van Barneveld, Gary Anderson, Phil Taylor and James Wade have also won since the Premier League’s inception in 2005.
Have there been any nine-darters?
There have been a total of 20 nine-dart finishes in Premier League history with three of them coming on Finals Night and, remarkably, five coming across the 2025 campaign.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Take a look back at one of the best games ever played as Phil Taylor took on James Wade at Wembley Arena
The legendary Taylor famously threw TWO of them in the same match when he beat Wade 10-8 in arguably the greatest final of them all in 2010.
‘The Power’ went 180, 180 and then completed the first by finishing off T20, T17 and D18 before going the more traditional route later in the clash with 180, 180, T20, T19 and D12 for a moment of pure greatness.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Simon Whitlock hit a nine-darter against Andy Hamilton in the semi-final of the 2012 Premier League Play-Offs
The third was struck by ‘The Wizard’ Simon Whitlock during his semi-final victory against Andy Hamilton in 2012 as the Australian pinned the holy grail with 180, 180, T20, T15 and D18.
Then ‘The Nuke’ added himself to that list last year, with a T20, T19, D12 exit that added his name to an exemplary list.
The 2025 edition of the tournament has delivered like no other when it comes to perfect legs, with Humphries, Littler and Cross finding perfection, Price twice in Manchester and Aberdeen.
Finals Night predictions
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Take a look at the thrilling quarter-final clash between Littler and Price in Manchester, with The Iceman hitting a sensational nine-darter
Sky Sports’ Megan Wellens:
“There are many amazing nights on the darting calendar throughout the year but there is something quite special about watching four of the world’s best battling it out in a dramatic night of arrows at London’s O2.
“While Luke Littler is favourite, I have a sneaky feeling that Gerwyn Price is going to push him all the way and potentially get another victory over ‘The Nuke’, something he is better at than the rest.
“In the other semi-final, I see Luke Humphries booking his spot in the final. He averaged around 105 in Rosmalen over the weekend before falling to eventual Dutch Darts Championship winner Jonny Clayton.
“I expect him to be in the zone, free-flowing, and too much for Nathan Aspinall to handle.
“Of course, another Luke vs Luke epic would be an incredible watch but don’t be shocked if Price makes it his night.”
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Price hit a nine-darter during his quarter-final match against Littler on Night 10 of the Premier League in Manchester
Sky Sports’ Raz Mirza:
“It’s that time of the year when the stars align and the darts collide with four of the very best players on planet darts vying for glory at London’s O2.
“It’s hard to bet against Warrington wonderkid Luke Littler continuing his domination on the oche by hitting another perfect leg and lifting a second Premier League title, probably beating his closest rival Luke Humphries in the final, right?
“But these special nights have a tendency to spring a few surprises.
“James Wade and Raymond van Barneveld have done it in the past, while Glen Durrant and Jonny Clayton have upset the apple cart in recent times.
“I have a feeling that Gerwyn Price could cause some serious carnage in the capital on Thursday. Littler reckons Price ‘made a mistake’ by finishing fourth in the standings but the Welshman will relish the chance of going up against the phenom.
“Price has enjoyed success against Littler. He’s also won 13 of 25 matches during the tournament – including a brace of nine-darters.
“‘The Iceman’, who won the world championship in 2021, has the knack of spoiling the party which is why I’m backing him to shock Littler before sparking more wild celebrations after beating world No 1 Humphries or Nathan Aspinall in the final.”
Watch or stream Finals Night on Sky Sports
Premier League Darts has reached the Play-Offs stage at London’s O2 arena
The Premier League concludes at the O2 arena, London on Thursday May 29 as table-topping Luke Littler plays Gerwyn Price in the first semi-final, and Luke Humphries faces Nathan Aspinall in the race to 10 legs with the final a race to 11. Watch Finals Night of Premier League Darts, in London, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+ from 7pm – stream with NOW.
Sky Sports is once again be the home of the Premier League in 2025, with every night exclusively live along with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and more! Stream darts and more top sport with NOW
