How much could Luke Littler win? World Darts Championship prize money explained
It is the battle of the Lukes on Wednesday night with a maiden PDC World Darts Championship title on the line – and a handsome cheque for the winner.
In one corner, there is Luke Littler, the 16-year-old junior world champion who has been catapulted to superstardom after reaching the final on his debut at the Alexandra Palace.
And in the other corner, Luke Humphries, a player weaving his own tale after becoming the world No 1 on Tuesday night, his semi-final win taking him to the summit of the rankings and stretching his unbeaten run to 18 matches.
It makes for a potential final for the ages, and one that is difficult to call. The momentum may appear to be with Littler, but Humphries is on a roll himself having won the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals titles since October.
For the winner, as well as lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy, they will collect £500,000 in prize money, with the runner-up earning £200,000.
“I’ve got to stay focused, be Luke Littler and relax,” said Littler. “It’s beyond believable. I only set a goal of winning one game and coming back after Christmas and I’m still standing.
“I can’t imagine lifting the trophy. I have to just beat whoever is in front of me. I’ve got to stay mature, got to be myself and keep myself to myself.
“I’ve got to stay composed and try and get over that line.”
World Darts Championship prize money
- Winner – £500,000
- Runner-up – £200,000
- Semi-final – £100,000
- Quarter-final – £50,000
- Fourth round – £35,000
- Third round – £25,000
- Second round – £15,000
- First round – £7,500
- Total – £2,500,000
Littler has beaten two world champions in Rob Cross and Raymond van Barneveld en route to the final, while Humphries has enjoyed a quieter journey away from the media spotlight.
Humphries won his semi-final 6-0 on Tuesday, and knows he will need to maintain that level to beat Littler on Wednesday night.
“Nothing is going to faze him,” said Humphries. “If he plays like he did tonight, tomorrow is not going to faze him at all, so I will probably have to play the game of my life.
“I will probably have to play like that again to stand a chance of beating him.
“I know what’s in front of me and what the task is. I’ve got to play at my best tomorrow but I’m hoping I make him play his best as well and we give the fans hopefully one of the best World finals we have ever seen.”
How to watch the world darts final
Coverage of the World Darts Championship final will start at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3 January 2024 on Sky Sports and the NOW TV app.
The final itself will start at 8.15pm, expected to last about two hours, with the game decided by whoever is first to win seven sets.
