Twenty-four hopefuls will attempt to beat world No 1 Luke Littler in a Netflix darts challenge in Manchester, with £501,000 on the line, according to ESPN. The broadcaster reported live updates on the event on Friday, 30 October 2026.
ESPN quoted Littler saying of the £501k Netflix challenge: "I don't want anyone to win." Among those aiming to take the prize are teenagers Jayden Walker and Mitchell Lawrie, Sky Sports reports, with the pair set to challenge Littler.
The BBC framed the event around a "young gun" pursuing the £501,000 darts prize. The Racing Post has published details of the format, including the date, start time, contestants and odds.
The contest centres on the sport's biggest draw. Littler, the world No 1, is the player the field must overcome, and his own stated preference is that none of them manage it. Beyond that, the reporting available gives little on how the challenge will unfold.
What to watch next: whether any of the 24 contenders — the teenage challengers in particular — can actually beat Littler and collect the £501,000.
