🎯 Luke Littler Might Insure His Arm Like Beckham — Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

Luke Littler isn’t just changing the game in darts — he’s making moves like a superstar athlete. At just 18, the young phenom is now seriously considering insuring his throwing arm. Yep, like David Beckham insuring his legs-level serious.

And honestly? It makes total sense.

Why the sudden interest in insurance?

Littler has been on fire over the past 18 months. He’s racked up over £2 million through prize money and sponsorships, climbed to world number two, and now he’s prepping for a shot at a massive £1 million prize at the World Championship this Christmas — double what it used to be.

“I haven’t got any insurance just yet,” he said. “But I think that’s a thought process to get some, because anything can happen.”

Smart move. One injury could throw everything off course. Just ask footballers, tennis players, or even his darts rival Michael van Gerwen, who had to pull out of Premier League Night 10 due to a neck issue.

Beckham vibes in the darts world?

It’s not every day you compare a darts player to a global football icon, but in this case, it fits. David Beckham famously insured his legs for £78 million ($100 million) to protect his earning potential if anything went wrong.

Littler’s arm? It’s now his biggest asset — and possibly his most valuable.

Manchester, rivals, and redemption

Next up for Luke? A highly anticipated match against Gerwyn Price in Manchester — his home turf. There’s a bit of history here. He hasn’t beaten Price since April 2024 and is currently on a six-match losing streak to the Welshman.

But Littler isn’t stressing.

“Obviously I want to beat Gezzy. But I won’t go on stage saying to myself: ‘You need to win this,'” he said. “I just play my game.”

He’s hoping the home crowd — especially the Manchester United fans — will be in full force backing him.

After a rough night in Berlin (yes, he was booed for being English), a return to the AO Arena should feel like a warm hug.

Chasing history

Beyond getting one over on Price, Littler has his sights set on breaking the Premier League record with a fifth nightly win — and doing it as fast as possible.

“I’m going back [to Manchester] now as world champion. I’m trying to get that fifth nightly win to break the record.”

There’s no doubt: Littler’s not just here for a good time — he’s here to make history.

Final thoughts

Between the record chases, the big-money prize, and now the insurance talk, Luke Littler is playing a whole different game — and he’s just getting started.

He said it best:

“I’ll probably feel goosebumps, but not nerves. Once you’re on stage, the adrenaline kicks in. I let my darts do the talking.”

All eyes on Manchester this Thursday. Let’s see what the golden arm can do. 🎯