{"id":19130,"date":"2026-07-27T19:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19130"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:29:37","slug":"could-you-beat-luke-littler-at-darts-you-now-have-a-real-chance-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19130","title":{"rendered":"Could you beat Luke Littler at darts? You now have a real chance to try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_306587369-a312.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29235301\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>A new Netflix live event called Beat Luke Littler is coming soon (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He\u2019s been called the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/04\/29\/everyone-talking-sir-mo-farah-racing-luke-littler-really-win-28168467\/\">Lionel Messi of darts<\/a>, but soon you might have the chance to take on Luke Littler thanks to a live <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/netflix\/\">Netflix<\/a> event.<\/p>\n<p>The darts sensation is giving amateur players the chance to take on the world champion for a \u00a3501,000 prize in an event called Beat Luke Littler.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place on October 30, the event is open to anyone aged 12 and over, with 20 hopefuls eventually selected to face Littler.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing the show in a video, Littler said: \u2018Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts? Let\u2019s go.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The \u00a3501,000 jackpot is a nod to the standard 501-point format used in darts, where players attempt to reach zero.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on all things Netflix\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p> Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro\u2019s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&amp;signup-source=tv-article-link\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we\u2019ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Qualifying heats will be held in London and Manchester in September, with anyone hoping to earn a place on the show invited to apply.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_306562104-2167.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29235303\" alt=\"EMBARGOED TO 0900 MONDAY JULY 27 File photo dated 28\/05\/26 of Luke Littler celebrating during his semi-final against Gerwyn Price on finals night of the 2026 BetMGM Premier League at The O2 in London. Luke Littler will front a new Netflix show in which everyday darts players will go up against the world number one for a chance to win ?501,000. Beat Luke Littler will be a live darts event in which anyone can enter and 20 people will be chosen. If an amateur can defeat the 19-year-old darts prodigy, they will walk away with the half-a-million-pound prize. Issue date: Monday July 27, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer\/PA Wire\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Littler recently retained his matchplay title (Picture: Bradley Collyer\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the promotional clip, Littler reads out <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/social-media\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">social media<\/a> comments from fans convinced they could beat him.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will be asked about their darts experience, including how long they have been playing and why they believe they have what it takes to overcome the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone aged under 18 who wants to attend an audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tHow to apply \t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>The heats are expected to take place in September in London and Manchester.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Simply visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/beatlukelittler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BeatLukeLittler.com<\/a>\u00a0to register your interest and fill out the application form.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Those participating will be hoping to emulate the success of Littler, who was just 16 when he made the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship final.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Littler has gone on to cement his name as one of the best darts players ever.<\/p>\n<p>Some of his titles include the Premier League, the Grand Slam of Darts and in January 2025 he became the youngest-ever PDC world champion and world number one at the age of 17.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_306542579-7d8f.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29235305\" alt=\"Editorial Use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Godfrey Pitt\/Action Plus\/Shutterstock (17014087aq) Luke Littler celebrates winning his final match against Gerwyn Price to retain the Betfred World Matchplay crown; 26th July 2026, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, England; 2026 Betfred World Matchplay Darts, Mens, Final Day. 2026 World Matchplay Darts Final Day - 26 Jul 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Amateurs will have the chance to win a \u00a3501,000 prize (Picture: Godfrey Pitt\/Action Plus\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prior to Netflix\u2019s announcement, Littler recently retained his Betfred World Matchplay title over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool.<\/p>\n<p>He averaged a record-breaking 111.53 in the final, helping him finish the tournament with an overall average of 111.04, which betters Phil Taylor\u2019s previous 106.31.<\/p>\n<p>Littler also smashed his own World Matchplay record for 180s, landing 66 maximums across the tournament, with 12 in the final alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Beat Luke Littler airs on October 30 live on Netflix.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/07\/27\/gripping-ruth-wilson-bbc-thriller-corpse-hidden-house-soars-netflix-top-10-29233835\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">\u2018Gripping\u2019 Ruth Wilson BBC thriller about corpse hidden in house soars up Netflix top 10<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/07\/26\/sara-gilson-shot-dead-posting-netflix-tiktok-trend-accusing-husband-paedophile-29228248\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">Influencer Sara Gilson shot dead after accusing husband of being a paedophile in TikTok trend<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/07\/26\/laverne-cox-declares-no-show-diverse-orange-new-black-29215465\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">Laverne Cox: \u2018No show has been as diverse as Orange Is The New Black\u2019<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" class=\"metro-button share-bar-preferred-source\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card accent--tv\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card__inner\">\n<h4>TV Newsletter<\/h4>\n<p>Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new Netflix live event called Beat Luke Littler is coming soon (Picture: Netflix) He\u2019s been called the Lionel Messi of darts, but soon you might have the chance to take on Luke Littler thanks to a live Netflix event. 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