2 days Ago By Nick Sutherland
Until mid-December 2023, Luke Littler was relatively unknown outside the hardcore darts fan base . A little over 12 months later, he's one of the most famous sports stars in the UK. The Warrington-born prodigy was catapulted to fame as a result of his outstanding performance at the 2024 PDC World Championships.
He went one better at the 2025 tournament, defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final to become the youngest-ever winner of the competition by some distance. The victory means his reputation - and bank balance - will grow to even greater levels. Just 16 years of age at the time of his debut appearance at Alexandra Palace, simply qualifying for the championships was a huge accomplishment for Littler, but even the player himself couldn't have dreamed of the run he would go on in the tournament.
The massive underdog won six straight matches - including victories over former champions Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross - to reach the final, where he was eventually beaten by Luke Humphries . While naturally disappointed not to have raised the Sid Waddell Trophy, it had taken Littler just a couple of weeks to show the world that he was the future of the sport. Only 16 days after his defeat at the hands of Humphries, 'The Nuke' won his first major title when he triumphed at the Bahrain Darts Masters .
GIVEMESPORT's Key Statistic: Luke Littler was ranked 164th in the world before the start of the 2024 PDC World Championships. Within weeks of that landmark win, Littler would ink his first major sponsorship agreement - signing with Target Darts in a deal that was described as the 'biggest in darts history'. In order to maximise the multi-million potential of that partnership, though, the youngster needed to keep delivering on the oche.
Over the course of 2024, he more than held up his end of the bargain in that respect. Luke Littler's Career Prize Money Littler ended the calendar year with 10 senior PDC titles to his name. One of his more spectacular victories came on his European Tour debut in March, when he hit a nine-darter in the final of the Belgian Darts Open as he outlasted Rob Cross to take the spoils.
The 17-year-old can't be stopped However, that win was simply a sign of things to come for 'The Nuke'. Following his 2025 world title triumph, he has now won £1,118,500 in prize money from major events. That's per the PDC Order of Merit - which is calculated over a two-year period - and takes into account results from the World Championship, the European Tour, the Players' Championship, the UK Open, the World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix.
There's more good news for Littler, though, as the Order of Merit doesn't include prize money from invitational events such as the Premier League of Darts or the World Series of Darts (both of which Luke won in 2024). When that prize money is added to the mix, Littler's total career prize money to date comes in at a staggering £1,513,500. He won't see the full amount of the prize money stated due to tax, management fees and other costs, but it's still an eye-watering sum for a teenager to earn.
Luke Littler's career prize money [selected tournaments only] Date Tournament Finishing position Prize money January 2024 2024 PDC World Darts Championship Second £200,000 January 2024 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters Winner £20,000 February 2024 Players Championship 1 Winner £15,000 March 2024 2024 Belgian Darts Open Winner £30,000 April 2024 2024 Austrian Darts Open Winner £30,000 May 2024 2024 Premier League Darts Winner £275,000 June 2024 2024 Poland Darts Masters Winner £30,000 July 2024 Players Championship 15 Winner £15,000 September 2024 World Series of Darts Finals Winner £80,000 September 2024 Players Championship 20 Winner £15,000 November 2024 Grand Slam of Darts Winner £150,000 January 2025 2025 PDC World Darts Championship Winner £500,000 Figures taken as per Sporting Life - correct as of 04/01/2025 GIVEMESPORT's Key Statistic: The £500,000 total prize money that Littler scooped after defeating Michael van Gerwen in the final of the 2025 World Darts Championship ranks as the biggest of his career. 'The Nuke' had a lucrative night at the 02 Arena..
. Luke Littler's Sponsorships, Endorsements and Social Media Following As impressive as Littler has been on the oche, his true earning potential extends well beyond active competition. His previously mentioned deal with Target Darts is expected to see him rake in millions - and a number of other major brands have since inked deals with the Warrington wonderkid.
The likes of boohooMAN, Xbox, and KP Nuts have since come on board , while YouTubers Sidemen brought him in to help sell their cereal, Best. The financial terms of these arrangements are not public, although they are almost certain to dwarf his winnings from the sport that made him famous. Much of Littler's appeal comes as a result of how relatable he is to his fans.
His popularity saw him win the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2024, while finishing second in the voting for the full award. A guest appearance on ITV's reboot of Bullseye over Christmas also helped to solidify his position as one of the country's top sportspeople. As a hero to millions of younger fans, Littler boasts an impressive following on social media, where he has already amassed millions of followers.
That reach will only help him pile up more cash in sponsored posts and other endorsements. Luke Littler is Estimated to Have a Net Worth of Millions Despite still being a teenager, Littler already has an impressively diverse set of income streams. While it's tough to put an exact figure on each, Bet365 estimate his total net worth to be £5 million - and it would be a shock if that number doesn't multiply in the coming years.
Refreshingly, Littler doesn't seem to have let his relatively new-found fame change him too much. Known for munching on sweets while playing his Nintendo Switch in the build-up to matches, one of the few documented lifestyle changes for the youngster has been a move to a £6,000-per-month five-bedroom mansion in Cheshire which he shares with his family. He's likely to enjoy the trappings of his success a little more as he reaches adulthood.
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