Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy, made history by becoming the first player to win five nights in a single Premier League Darts season, defeating Michael van Gerwen 6-4 in the Night 13 final in Birmingham on May 1, 2025. As reported by BBC Sport, Littler, the reigning world champion, secured the record-breaking victory at Utilita Arena, having edged past Stephen Bunting 6-5 and Nathan Aspinall 6-5 in earlier rounds. His performance against van Gerwen featured a 102.5 average, six of 13 checkouts, and a crucial 120 finish to turn the match, despite trailing 3-1 early. Littler’s win, which earned him five points, brought his season total to 35, nine points clear of Luke Humphries, ensuring his play-off spot at the O2 Arena on May 29.
Littler told Sky Sports, “I’m very happy. The fifth nightly win was going to come at some point, but it’s been a few weeks since I won on a Thursday,” emphasizing his confidence in topping the league table. The victory surpassed the previous record of four nightly wins, shared by Littler, Humphries, van Gerwen, and others since the 16-week format began in 2022. Posts on X, like @OfficialPDC’s, celebrated Littler’s historic feat, noting his clutch double-top finish. Despite van Gerwen’s strong start with a 76 checkout, Littler’s mid-match surge, including an 81 finish, sealed the win, further solidifying his dominance as he eyed breaking his own 2024 points record of 40.[
