Could you beat Luke Littler at darts? You now have a real chance to try

| Live News reporter Published July 27, 2026 3:11pm Updated July 27, 2026 3:31pm A new Netflix live event called Beat Luke Littler is coming soon (Picture: Netflix) He’s 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. The darts sensation is giving amateur players the chance to take on the world champion for a £501,000 prize in an event called Beat Luke Littler. Taking place on October 30, the event is open to anyone aged 12 and over, with 20 hopefuls eventually selected to face Littler. Announcing the show in a video, Littler said: ‘Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts? Let’s go.’ The £501,000 jackpot is a nod to the standard 501-point format used in darts, where players attempt to reach zero. Get personalised updates on all things Netflix Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Qualifying heats will be held in London and Manchester in September, with anyone hoping to earn a place on the show invited to apply. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Littler recently retained his matchplay title (Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire) In the promotional clip, Littler reads out social media comments from fans convinced they could beat him. 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. Anyone aged under 18 who wants to attend an audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. How to apply The heats are expected to take place in September in London and Manchester. Simply visit BeatLukeLittler.com to register your interest and fill out the application form. 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. Since then, Littler has gone on to cement his name as one of the best darts players ever. 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. Amateurs will have the chance to win a £501,000 prize (Picture: Godfrey Pitt/Action Plus/Shutterstock) Prior to Netflix’s announcement, Littler recently retained his Betfred World Matchplay title over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool. 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’s previous 106.31. Littler also smashed his own World Matchplay record for 180s, landing 66 maximums across the tournament, with 12 in the final alone. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Beat Luke Littler airs on October 30 live on Netflix. Arrow MORE: ‘Gripping’ Ruth Wilson BBC thriller about corpse hidden in house soars up Netflix top 10 Arrow MORE: Influencer Sara Gilson shot dead after accusing husband of being a paedophile in TikTok trend Arrow MORE: Laverne Cox: ‘No show has been as diverse as Orange Is The New Black’ TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.