Luke Humphries is richest-ever Premier League darts winner after pocketing £5,000 per HOUR as Littler earnings revealed
Luke Humphries Becomes Richest-Ever Premier League Darts Winner, Earning £5,000 Per Hour, as Luke Littler’s Prize Money Shines
Luke Humphries, the world No. 1, cemented his status as the richest-ever Premier League Darts winner after clinching the 2025 title with an 11-8 victory over Luke Littler in the final at London’s O2 Arena on May 29, 2025. Humphries pocketed £275,000 for the win, part of a £1 million total prize pot, with his three nightly wins during the 17-week season adding another £30,000, totaling £305,000 from the tournament alone. *GB News* reports that Humphries earned approximately £5,000 per hour across the Premier League’s 61 hours of play, a staggering figure reflecting his dominance and the sport’s lucrative growth. This triumph, completing his “triple crown” alongside the World Championship and World Matchplay, pushed his career earnings to nearly £3 million, per the PDPA, with a net worth estimated at £4.2 million including sponsorships, per *news.bet365.com*.
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old prodigy, also made headlines with his earnings, despite falling short in the final. Topping the league phase with a record 45 points and six nightly wins—the most in Premier League history—Littler earned £60,000 for those victories, £125,000 as runner-up, and a £30,000 set of 18-karat gold darts for his nine-darter in Cardiff, totaling £215,000 from the 2025 Premier League, per *givemesport.com*. His career prize money, including non-ranked events like the 2024 Premier League (£315,000) and World Series, now exceeds £1.91 million, with his PDC Order of Merit earnings at £1.3 million, second only to Humphries, per *liverpoolecho.co.uk*. Sponsorships with Target Darts, Xbox, and BoohooMAN, plus a reported £6,000-per-month Cheshire mansion, boost his net worth past £1 million, per *scotsman.com*.
Humphries’ victory was no fluke. After trailing 3-0, he rallied with a 99.43 average and a clutch 130 checkout to deny Littler, who averaged 102.14, a second consecutive title. “This one means the world to me,” Humphries told Sky Sports, crediting Phil Taylor’s mentorship for his edge. Littler, gracious in defeat, said, “I’m fine. It’s been a tough 17 weeks,” signaling his focus on upcoming events like the Nordic Darts Masters and World Cup, per *telegraph.co.uk*. The final, marred by a slight breeze affecting play, saw Humphries capitalize on Littler’s missed doubles, per *skysports.com*.
The financial gap between the two is stark. Humphries’ £1.79 million in Order of Merit earnings over two years dwarfs Littler’s, though the teenager’s rapid rise at such a young age is unprecedented. Posts on X, like @SkySportsDarts, celebrated Humphries’ “epic” win, while @OfficialPDC hailed his ascent to the “exclusive triple crown club.” Both players, set to team up for England at the World Cup, continue to redefine darts’ financial and competitive landscape, with Humphries’ hourly rate and Littler’s meteoric earnings showcasing the sport’s booming profitability.
