Six of the best: Luke Littler bags Premier League Darts record points haul and sixth nightly title in Sheffield

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy known as “The Nuke,” cemented his dominance in the 2025 Premier League Darts by clinching a record-breaking sixth nightly win in Sheffield on May 22, 2025, defeating Luke Humphries 6-3 in the Night 16 final at Utilita Arena. According to BBC Sport, Littler’s victory secured a historic 45-point haul in the league phase, surpassing his own 2024 record of 40 points and outpacing second-placed Humphries by 11 points. His path to the final included a 6-1 rout of Stephen Bunting, highlighted by a 127 checkout, and a 6-4 semifinal win over Nathan Aspinall, featuring eight ton-plus finishes, including 155 and 170 checkouts in the final.

Littler’s performance, averaging 102.5 in the final, showcased his flair for high finishes and clutch doubles, despite going 5-for-9 on checkouts, as noted by Yardbarker. He told Sky Sports, “It’s a tough format, but I’ve got myself through. I’m happy to be top, breaking these records.” His sixth nightly win, a new benchmark since the 16-week format began in 2022, positions him as the favorite for the May 29 play-offs at London’s O2 Arena, where he’ll face Gerwyn Price in the semifinals. Posts on X, like @OfficialPDC’s, celebrated his 170 checkout, with fans calling him a “generational talent.”

Aspinall secured the final play-off spot with a 6-2 win over Michael van Gerwen, eliminating the seven-time champion from contention for only the second time in 13 years. Littler’s record haul and Sheffield triumph, coupled with his 2024 Premier League and World Championship titles, underscore his relentless drive, though he called the night a “warm-up” for the O2, per The Guardian.[]