Applications are open for darts fans to play against Luke Littler in a brand new special for Netflix, Beat Luke Littler. Here’s how to apply…
Fresh off another historic victory, world No. 1 Luke “The Nuke” Littler is set to put his reputation on the line against everyday players in Netflix’s high-stakes live sports challenge, Beat Luke Littler.
Key Details at a Glance
- The Premise: The UK’s best amateur players get one night to face off against world No. 1 Luke Littler for a life-changing £501,000 ($667,000) grand prize.
- Release Date: Premieres October 30 live on Netflix (exact timing to be confirmed).
- Fresh Off Hot Streak: Littler enters the show right after successfully defending his World Matchplay title in Blackpool.
- How to Apply: Open regional qualifying heats kick off in Manchester and London in September; players can apply via
BeatLukeLittler.com. - The Team Behind It: Produced live by Netflix alongside Workerbee (Banijay UK) in partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
“Everyone Thinks They Can Beat Me”: The Nuke Takes On the UK’s Best Amateurs
Darts fever is reaching a fever pitch across the UK, and Netflix is turning the drama up a notch. Beat Luke Littler offers everyday players a once-in-a-lifetime shot to go toe-to-toe with the undisputed king of the oche—with a massive £501,000 payday on the line.
“Everyone thinks they can beat me. Now they get a chance to prove it.”
— Luke Littler
The competition is structured around nationwide regional heats running through September in London and Manchester to select the final 20 contenders. From there, the chosen amateurs will step into a high-pressure, live broadcast environment to try and accomplish what the world’s top professionals regularly fail to do: take down “The Nuke.”
Who Is Luke Littler?
At just 19 years old, “The Nuke” has completely rewritten the darts history books. After taking the sporting world by storm at 17 as the youngest PDC World Champion ever, Littler has accumulated 28 PDC titles, 13 major singles crowns, and back-to-back PDC Player of the Year awards. He was also featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports list for 2026.
Adding to his legendary run, Littler is fresh off a commanding performance at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. Defending his title in a 18–9 victory over Gerwyn Price, he shattered tournament records by averaging a staggering 111.04 across the week—surpassing Phil Taylor’s 13-year record—and becoming the first player in PDC history to surpass £3 million in prize money.
Beyond the oche, Littler featured in the Netflix sports docuseries Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen and made a memorable guest appearance on The Rest Is Football, cementing his status as a crossover global sports phenomenon.
How to Watch and How to Apply to Beat Luke Litteler
To watch the action unfold live on October 30, all you need is an active Netflix subscription. Simply search for Beat Luke Littler on any supported device on event night to stream the broadcast.
For those eager to step up to the oche themselves, applications are officially open:
- Heats Location: London and Manchester, England
- Heats Date: September 2026
- Application Link: Visit
BeatLukeLittler.comfor full rules and registration instructions.
Expanding Netflix’s Sports Slate
Beat Luke Littler lands as part of a major push into UK sports programming by Netflix, produced in tandem with Workerbee (a Banijay UK company) and the PDC. It joins a growing lineup that includes the upcoming UNTOLD feature on English soccer, a brand-new FIFA title landing ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and a new sports lineup fronted by Vinnie Jones.
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