Luke Littler Inspires Young Darts Players with Surprise Visit to Oldham Athletic’s Bar 1895
Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler made a surprise appearance at Oldham Athletic’s Bar 1895, where he met and played with young, aspiring darts players.
As part of a regional tournament organized for the Boundary Park Youth Darts Academy, the reigning Premier League and PDC World Champion stopped by to support the next generation of players hoping to follow in his footsteps.
Littler made his entrance in style, walking into the fans’ bar to his signature song—Pitbull’s “Greenlight”—and was met with cheers from excited young players taking part in the local junior competition. He took time for a meet-and-greet session before playing against some of the academy’s rising stars.
A Special Day for Young Darts Players
Duane Garfield, the organizer of the Boundary Park darts competitions, was thrilled to host Littler, saying:
“I’m lost for words to have Luke Littler here. I’d like to give a huge thank you to those who made this happen—it’s been a fantastic afternoon.”
“Luke has been incredible. He’s taken photos with every youngster, signed autographs, and the reaction when he walked through the door was unbelievable.”
The tournament drew an impressive 92 entries for the 11-18 age group, while a separate competition for younger children featured 30 participants on a smaller board.
A Growing Darts Community
Darts was introduced to Bar 1895 on a weekly basis in November as part of the ADC Vault Series, and its growing popularity has led to the addition of a second weekly darts night. The Boundary Park Youth Academy has particularly flourished, providing opportunities for young players to develop their skills.
Garfield emphasized the academy’s rapid growth, stating:
“The popularity of youth darts right now is absolutely phenomenal. The Boundary Park Youth Academy meets every Tuesday and Thursday. We’ve only been here for a few months, but we’re expanding all the time. We welcome everyone, so if you’re interested, come down and get involved!”
Darts fans of all ages can now take part in competitions and witness rising local talent every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45 PM, making Bar 1895 the home of Oldham’s biggest darts night.
