Darts star Luke Littler will compete against everyday UK players in a live Netflix event called Beat Luke Littler on October 30, 2026.
The event offers amateurs a chance to win £501,000 by challenging the world number one darts player live on the platform.
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Twenty players will be selected through open regional heats held in London and Manchester in September to participate in the live broadcast, with applications open to anyone aged 12 and over.
Littler's Rise to Stardom
Littler made his breakthrough at 16 with a historic run to the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship and has since won major titles including the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts, and World Championship.
On his recent form, Littler retained his World Matchplay title in Blackpool by defeating Gerwyn Price 18-9, setting new records for final match average and 180s scored during the tournament.
"Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts? Let's go," Littler said in a video message inviting public challengers.
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He also addressed social media claims from people confident they can defeat him, adding, "Everyone thinks they can beat me.
Now they get a chance to prove it."
The competition is produced by Netflix and Workerbee in partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), aiming to bring the drama of darts to a wider audience.
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Littler, who became the youngest world number one in darts history at 17, has won 28 PDC titles, including 13 major singles, and was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports in 2026.
