On May 25, 2025, darts legend Dennis Priestley predicted that 18-year-old Luke Littler could “easily” amass a £10 million fortune if he “keeps his head down,” following the teenager’s record-breaking Premier League Darts performance (The Mirror, May 25, 2025). Littler, the reigning PDC World Champion, averaged over 114 in a 6-1 rout of Stephen Bunting, securing his sixth nightly win in Sheffield and topping the standings with 35 points ahead of the May 29 Play-Offs (Sky Sports, May 2, 2025). This financial forecast, echoing Aryna Sabalenka’s tribute to Rafael Nadal’s enduring influence, highlights Littler’s meteoric rise amid intense scrutiny (BBC Sport, May 25, 2025).
Littler’s 2025 earnings, already surpassing £1.5 million, include £500,000 from his World Championship win over Michael van Gerwen and £275,000 from the 2024 Premier League (The Mirror, Jan 3, 2025). Priestley, the 1994 world champion, told OLBG that Littler’s prize money will outstrip Phil Taylor’s £8.5 million career total, though a £100 million target may be ambitious (The Mirror, May 25, 2025). Sponsorships with BoohooMAN, Xbox, and Target Darts, plus a £6,000-a-month Cheshire mansion, bolster his wealth (Irish Mirror, Oct 27, 2024). X user @livedarts praised his “unstoppable” form (X, Mar 9, 2025).
However, Littler faces challenges, including a £130,000 tax bill and high team expenses (The Mirror, Dec 27, 2024). Phil Taylor advised dual bank accounts to manage earnings, warning against social media distractions (Daily Mail, Feb 23, 2025). Like Sabalenka navigating pressure at Roland Garros, Littler’s focus will be key. With the 2026 World Championship offering £1 million to the winner, his financial trajectory looks steep (Liverpool Echo, Mar 31, 2025).
