Adam Sevada
has secured a place in the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship,
marking a remarkable milestone in his career.
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The American clinched this
coveted spot by claiming his fifth CDC ProTour title of the year, topping the
rankings through his consistent form. Sevada sealed the title at
Event 13 in Chicago by dispatching Darryl Christie 7-2 in the final. His path to victory
included high-calibre performances, such as a dominant semi-final win over Alex
Spellman and earlier solid victories over Jason Brandon and other notable
opponents.
This triumph isn’t simply one more title but a defining
achievement for Sevada. At 40 years old, he has shown experience alongside a renewed
form at the perfect moment, vital given that just two more qualifying spots
remain up for grabs at upcoming Events 14-16 in Indianapolis from September
19-21. His consistency and composure throughout the CDC ProTour season have
secured his place on the sport's biggest stage: the Alexandra Palace showdown
set for December.
Sevada’s journey is a testament to the open-door nature of
professional darts, where persistence often pays off. While many emerging stars
break through early in their careers, Sevada’s path demonstrates that
perseverance and steady performance across affiliate tours can equally lead to
the limelight. His breakthrough not only rewards him personally but enhances
the visibility of the CDC circuit, illustrating that darts careers can evolve late
on.
Looking ahead, Sevada now prepares to represent the CDC ProTour
amid a field filled with the sport’s elite. The World Darts Championship,
famously staged at Ally Pally, is a competition steeped in tradition and global
interest, with a large prize fund and immense media attention. Though debutants
often face a daunting task, Sevada’s confidence and momentum may well offer him
a fighting chance to make a statement.
His qualification also underscores the importance of affiliate and
regional tours in diversifying and strengthening the PDC talent pipeline. As
the PDC continues to expand its reach with a broader and more inclusive
128-player field for the 2025/26 Championship, stories like his shine as proof
that darts remains a truly global game where opportunities exist all around the
world.
CDC Main Event 11
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| Player 1 | Average | Score | VS | Score | Average | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finals | ||||||
| Alex Spellman | (97.42) | 7 | VS | 0 | (78.46) | David Cameron |
| Semi-Finals | ||||||
| Alex Spellman | (90.19) | 7 | VS | 5 | (88.52) | Darryl Christie |
| David Cameron | (88.92) | 7 | VS | 6 | (89.53) | Stowe Buntz |
| Quarter-Finals | ||||||
| Darryl Christie | (96.15) | 6 | VS | 5 | (94.24) | Adam Sevada |
| Alex Spellman | (90.18) | 6 | VS | 1 | (73.94) | Gary Brooks |
| Stowe Buntz | (96.97) | 6 | VS | 0 | (85.27) | Danny Young |
| David Cameron | (83.32) | 6 | VS | 5 | (81.92) | Jacob Taylor |
| Top 16 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (92.30) | 6 | VS | 4 | (84.82) | Elmer Kempt |
| Darryl Christie | (98.72) | 6 | VS | 3 | (85.57) | Jason Roker |
| Alex Spellman | (86.98) | 6 | VS | 5 | (76.50) | John Part |
| Gary Brooks | (75.94) | 6 | VS | 5 | (75.24) | Chris McHargue |
| Stowe Buntz | (90.97) | 6 | VS | 1 | (79.85) | Davey Mayne |
| Danny Young | (99.10) | 6 | VS | 0 | (77.45) | Ross Snook |
| David Cameron | (95.13) | 6 | VS | 3 | (81.50) | Kaidon Newberry |
| Jacob Taylor | (84.41) | 6 | VS | 2 | (67.60) | Brandon Goddard |
| Top 32 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (89.88) | 5 | VS | 1 | (81.82) | Ryan Vander Weit |
| Elmer Kempt | (72.31) | 5 | VS | 3 | (66.13) | Jack Robinson |
| Jason Roker | (79.43) | 5 | VS | 1 | (64.06) | Keith Way |
| Darryl Christie | (93.58) | 5 | VS | 3 | (86.29) | Rory Hansen |
| Alex Spellman | (81.48) | 5 | VS | 2 | (73.83) | Jason Wilbur |
| John Part | (72.15) | 5 | VS | 1 | (65.21) | Nick Georgeson |
| Chris McHargue | (80.29) | 5 | VS | 4 | (77.84) | Gary Mawson |
| Gary Brooks | (77.25) | 5 | VS | 2 | (78.07) | Kiley Edmunds |
| Stowe Buntz | (88.17) | 5 | VS | 1 | (74.48) | Jeremiah Millar |
| Davey Mayne | (70.99) | 5 | VS | 3 | (66.16) | Tim Steinke |
| Ross Snook | (77.83) | 5 | VS | 3 | (80.06) | Gino Florian |
| Danny Young | (83.39) | 5 | VS | 1 | (62.56) | Michael Di Puma |
| David Cameron | (96.32) | 5 | VS | 2 | (87.48) | Trevor Buboltz |
| Kaidon Newberry | (71.64) | 5 | VS | 3 | (66.23) | Nathan Humphries |
| Jacob Taylor | (91.21) | 5 | VS | 2 | (73.14) | Robbie Tejchman |
| Brandon Goddard | (66.47) | 5 | VS | 2 | (71.53) | Justin Fawcett |
| Top 64 | ||||||
| Ryan Vander Weit | (75.46) | 5 | VS | 2 | (65.95) | Stephen Krikorian |
| Jack Robinson | (64.32) | 5 | VS | 3 | (65.22) | Hossey Hicks |
| Elmer Kempt | (63.35) | 5 | VS | 2 | (61.82) | Tony Hill |
| Jason Roker | (71.98) | 5 | VS | 2 | (71.79) | Larry Butler |
| Keith Way | (72.47) | 5 | VS | 2 | (63.66) | Edward Pope |
| Rory Hansen | (77.84) | 5 | VS | 4 | (80.47) | Joey Lynaugh |
| Darryl Christie | (81.68) | 5 | VS | 0 | (67.83) | Clayanna Brandon |
| Alex Spellman | (90.54) | 5 | VS | 0 | (74.30) | Anthony Cianciolo |
| Jason Wilbur | (76.53) | 5 | VS | 2 | (70.14) | Tyler Rettie |
| John Part | (74.06) | 5 | VS | 4 | (70.59) | Geoff Ball |
| Nick Georgeson | (75.88) | 5 | VS | 3 | (67.50) | Levi Kransel |
| Gary Mawson | (83.38) | 5 | VS | 1 | (74.28) | Patrick Guariglia |
| Chris McHargue | (69.17) | 5 | VS | 1 | (62.68) | Mark Mackey |
| Kiley Edmunds | (82.62) | 5 | VS | 3 | (76.47) | Shane Rattigan |
| Gary Brooks | (72.41) | 5 | VS | 3 | (68.87) | Kevin Rawn |
| Jeremiah Millar | (78.96) | 5 | VS | 1 | (72.89) | Stowe A. Buntz |
| Davey Mayne | (74.36) | 5 | VS | 3 | (67.46) | Chris Caldwell |
| Tim Steinke | (65.57) | 5 | VS | 4 | (63.73) | Nick McCoy |
| Ross Snook | (90.40) | 5 | VS | 2 | (84.61) | Jason Brandon |
| Gino Florian | (66.90) | 5 | VS | 2 | (58.33) | Jacob Brooks |
| Danny Young | (80.79) | 5 | VS | 2 | (73.33) | Steve Warnock |
| Michael Di Puma | (61.10) | 5 | VS | 4 | (60.59) | Brady Noble |
| David Cameron | (91.65) | 5 | VS | 0 | (61.81) | Jacob Koch |
| Trevor Buboltz | (69.58) | 5 | VS | 2 | (55.97) | Jacqueline Abergel |
| Kaidon Newberry | (80.81) | 5 | VS | 0 | (65.72) | Travis Rawn |
| Nathan Humphries | (75.55) | 5 | VS | 3 | (72.21) | Scott Estle |
| Jacob Taylor | (79.95) | 5 | VS | 0 | (69.58) | Jared Leedy |
| Robbie Tejchman | (64.11) | 5 | VS | 2 | (54.63) | Neil Stewart |
| Justin Fawcett | (86.90) | 5 | VS | 2 | (80.39) | Nick Linberg |
| Brandon Goddard | (56.93) | 5 | VS | 0 | (47.77) | Stephen Butler |
CDC Main Event 12
| Player 1 | Average | Score | VS | Score | Average | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finals | ||||||
| Stowe Buntz | (89.91) | 7 | VS | 3 | (82.92) | Alex Spellman |
| Semi-Finals | ||||||
| Alex Spellman | (89.82) | 7 | VS | 5 | (90.90) | Adam Sevada |
| Stowe Buntz | (95.71) | 7 | VS | 1 | (83.20) | Leonard Gates |
| Quarter-Finals | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (87.57) | 6 | VS | 4 | (88.63) | Jason Brandon |
| Alex Spellman | (95.97) | 6 | VS | 1 | (82.92) | Kiley Edmunds |
| Stowe Buntz | (82.06) | 6 | VS | 2 | (80.63) | Joey Lynaugh |
| Leonard Gates | (81.37) | 6 | VS | 1 | (75.85) | Jason Wilbur |
| Top 16 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (84.28) | 6 | VS | 0 | (62.54) | Chris Caldwell |
| Jason Brandon | (92.02) | 6 | VS | 0 | (69.55) | Ross Snook |
| Kiley Edmunds | (86.49) | 6 | VS | 3 | (87.74) | Danny Young |
| Alex Spellman | (92.46) | 6 | VS | 1 | (80.33) | Nick Linberg |
| Stowe Buntz | (81.72) | 6 | VS | 1 | (70.60) | Chris McHargue |
| Joey Lynaugh | (92.00) | 7 | VS | 5 | (88.04) | Jacob Taylor |
| Leonard Gates | (87.11) | 6 | VS | 4 | (73.72) | Scott Estle |
| Jason Wilbur | (74.25) | 6 | VS | 3 | (70.57) | Gary Mawson |
| Top 32 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (81.10) | 6 | VS | 4 | (71.63) | Stowe A. Buntz |
| Chris Caldwell | (71.94) | 5 | VS | 3 | (67.44) | Robbie Tejchman |
| Jason Brandon | (85.69) | 5 | VS | 3 | (70.90) | Tyler Rettie |
| Ross Snook | (67.94) | 5 | VS | 1 | (61.43) | Neil Stewart |
| Danny Young | (88.85) | 5 | VS | 1 | (83.74) | Rory Hansen |
| Kiley Edmunds | (84.13) | 5 | VS | 3 | (79.53) | Keith Way |
| Alex Spellman | (84.17) | 5 | VS | 1 | (65.72) | Stephen Krikorian |
| Nick Linberg | (75.43) | 5 | VS | 2 | (69.95) | Brandon Goddard |
| Stowe Buntz | (85.96) | 5 | VS | 3 | (72.90) | Brady Noble |
| Chris McHargue | (87.26) | 5 | VS | 2 | (84.05) | Kaidon Newberry |
| Jacob Taylor | (96.33) | 5 | VS | 1 | (78.66) | Hossey Hicks |
| Joey Lynaugh | (86.38) | 5 | VS | 0 | (76.82) | Geoff Ball |
| Leonard Gates | (77.85) | 7 | VS | 5 | (71.05) | Kevin Rawn |
| Scott Estle | (73.73) | 5 | VS | 3 | (75.40) | Gino Florian |
| Gary Mawson | (72.30) | 5 | VS | 3 | (74.09) | Mike Dipuma |
| Jason Wilbur | (74.86) | 7 | VS | 5 | (71.29) | Davey Mayne |
| Top 64 | ||||||
| Stowe A. Buntz | (78.00) | 5 | VS | 1 | (74.86) | Darryl Christie |
| Chris Caldwell | (68.69) | 5 | VS | 3 | (64.52) | Trevor Buboltz |
| Robbie Tejchman | (61.56) | 5 | VS | 2 | (58.01) | Clayanna Brandon |
| Jason Brandon | (88.25) | 5 | VS | 2 | (77.92) | Nick McCoy |
| Tyler Rettie | (85.34) | 5 | VS | 2 | (80.89) | Jason Roker |
| Ross Snook | (72.28) | 5 | VS | 3 | (71.58) | Larry Butler |
| Neil Stewart | (66.10) | 6 | VS | 4 | (70.23) | Jack Robinson |
| Rory Hansen | (81.68) | 5 | VS | 0 | (71.17) | David Cameron |
| Danny Young | (89.29) | 5 | VS | 3 | (83.49) | Ryan Vander Weit |
| Kiley Edmunds | (87.38) | 5 | VS | 0 | (70.52) | Patrick Guariglia |
| Keith Way | (72.44) | 5 | VS | 1 | (62.92) | Justin Fawcett |
| Alex Spellman | (78.28) | 5 | VS | 0 | (63.06) | Jeremiah Millar |
| Stephen Krikorian | (61.27) | 5 | VS | 1 | (50.98) | Jacqueline Abergel |
| Nick Linberg | (70.23) | 5 | VS | 0 | (42.92) | Stephen Butler |
| Brandon Goddard | (67.55) | 5 | VS | 3 | (61.40) | Travis Rawn |
| Brady Noble | (68.72) | 5 | VS | 2 | (67.20) | Jared Leedy |
| Kaidon Newberry | (73.97) | 5 | VS | 3 | (70.62) | Nick Georgeson |
| Chris McHargue | (77.62) | 6 | VS | 4 | (69.30) | Nathan Humphries |
| Jacob Taylor | (84.14) | 5 | VS | 1 | (68.61) | Jacob Brooks |
| Hossey Hicks | (77.09) | 7 | VS | 5 | (81.89) | Shane Rattigan |
| Joey Lynaugh | (82.37) | 7 | VS | 5 | (82.77) | Elmer Kempt |
| Geoff Ball | (69.37) | 5 | VS | 3 | (56.93) | Tony Hill |
| Leonard Gates | (89.46) | 5 | VS | 0 | (70.11) | Levi Kransel |
| Kevin Rawn | (68.25) | 6 | VS | 4 | (59.60) | Jacob Koch |
| Scott Estle | (81.17) | 5 | VS | 1 | (72.97) | John Part |
| Gino Florian | (78.90) | 5 | VS | 2 | (70.18) | Gary Brooks |
| Gary Mawson | (63.15) | 5 | VS | 0 | (51.05) | Mark Mackey |
| Mike Dipuma | (68.72) | 5 | VS | 3 | (69.53) | Edward Pope |
| Jason Wilbur | (71.19) | 5 | VS | 3 | (69.11) | Steve Warnock |
| Davey Mayne | (75.91) | 5 | VS | 0 | (64.45) | Tim Steinke |
CDC Main Event 13
| Player 1 | Average | Score | VS | Score | Average | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finals | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (86.30) | 7 | VS | 2 | (82.65) | Darryl Christie |
| Semi-Finals | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (90.85) | 7 | VS | 2 | (78.10) | Alex Spellman |
| Darryl Christie | (93.67) | 7 | VS | 2 | (87.83) | Stowe Buntz |
| Quarter-Finals | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (96.42) | 6 | VS | 1 | (89.64) | Jason Brandon |
| Alex Spellman | (84.05) | 6 | VS | 1 | (77.98) | Kiley Edmunds |
| Stowe Buntz | (82.31) | 6 | VS | 5 | (87.49) | Jacob Taylor |
| Darryl Christie | (86.86) | 6 | VS | 5 | (88.60) | Leonard Gates |
| Top 16 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (92.97) | 6 | VS | 1 | (78.95) | Gino Florian |
| Jason Brandon | (81.13) | 6 | VS | 2 | (77.19) | Jeremiah Millar |
| Kiley Edmunds | (73.48) | 6 | VS | 2 | (71.75) | Scott Estle |
| Alex Spellman | (79.86) | 6 | VS | 4 | (75.19) | Nick Linberg |
| Stowe Buntz | (77.43) | 6 | VS | 2 | (69.64) | Davey Mayne |
| Jacob Taylor | (90.49) | 6 | VS | 1 | (69.66) | Tyler Rettie |
| Leonard Gates | (88.41) | 6 | VS | 0 | (75.56) | John Part |
| Darryl Christie | (91.64) | 6 | VS | 3 | (83.19) | Gary Mawson |
| Top 32 | ||||||
| Adam Sevada | (92.78) | 5 | VS | 0 | (75.20) | Nick Georgeson |
| Gino Florian | (77.48) | 5 | VS | 1 | (63.55) | Chris Caldwell |
| Jason Brandon | (82.80) | 5 | VS | 2 | (72.87) | Chris McHargue |
| Jeremiah Millar | (70.22) | 5 | VS | 1 | (68.78) | Larry Butler |
| Scott Estle | (83.02) | 5 | VS | 4 | (90.27) | David Cameron |
| Kiley Edmunds | (75.60) | 5 | VS | 3 | (73.53) | Jack Robinson |
| Alex Spellman | (72.44) | 5 | VS | 1 | (62.63) | Mark Mackey |
| Nick Linberg | (80.10) | 5 | VS | 3 | (80.83) | Danny Young |
| Stowe Buntz | (81.68) | 5 | VS | 0 | (68.03) | Brandon Goddard |
| Davey Mayne | (75.28) | 5 | VS | 2 | (78.26) | Kaidon Newberry |
| Jacob Taylor | (98.88) | 5 | VS | 0 | (73.13) | Jacob Brooks |
| Tyler Rettie | (73.95) | 5 | VS | 3 | (78.71) | Joey Lynaugh |
| Leonard Gates | (73.18) | 5 | VS | 3 | (69.70) | Anthony Cianciolo |
| John Part | (80.64) | 5 | VS | 2 | (75.99) | Rory Hansen |
| Gary Mawson | (81.68) | 5 | VS | 0 | (67.93) | Hossey Hicks |
| Darryl Christie | (84.13) | 5 | VS | 3 | (76.30) | Steve Warnock |
| Top 64 | ||||||
| Nick Georgeson | (66.12) | 5 | VS | 2 | (59.88) | Tim Steinke |
| Chris Caldwell | (62.07) | 5 | VS | 1 | (49.44) | Stephen Butler |
| Gino Florian | (70.23) | 5 | VS | 0 | (64.91) | Elmer Kempt |
| Jason Brandon | (84.79) | 5 | VS | 1 | (68.47) | Keith Way |
| Chris McHargue | (71.96) | 5 | VS | 2 | (65.85) | Patrick Guariglia |
| Larry Butler | (72.26) | 5 | VS | 0 | (49.09) | Jacqueline Abergel |
| Jeremiah Millar | (71.76) | 5 | VS | 1 | (64.80) | Mike Dipuma |
| David Cameron | (87.94) | 5 | VS | 1 | (66.00) | Robbie Tejchman |
| Scott Estle | (78.91) | 5 | VS | 3 | (66.29) | Levi Kransel |
| Kiley Edmunds | (87.38) | 5 | VS | 0 | (72.00) | Stowe A. Buntz |
| Jack Robinson | (69.75) | 5 | VS | 4 | (68.61) | Nathan Humphries |
| Alex Spellman | (83.50) | 5 | VS | 0 | (69.54) | Gary Brooks |
| Mark Mackey | (52.03) | 5 | VS | 3 | (49.86) | Clayanna Brandon |
| Nick Linberg | (85.76) | 5 | VS | 2 | (78.20) | Ross Snook |
| Danny Young | (79.74) | 5 | VS | 4 | (73.95) | Jason Roker |
| Brandon Goddard | (61.11) | 5 | VS | 2 | (56.89) | Nick McCoy |
| Kaidon Newberry | (79.45) | 5 | VS | 1 | (66.36) | Edward Pope |
| Davey Mayne | (64.48) | 5 | VS | 3 | (60.80) | Tony Hill |
| Jacob Taylor | (97.60) | 5 | VS | 0 | (72.46) | Kevin Rawn |
| Jacob Brooks | (64.87) | 5 | VS | 4 | (65.38) | Stephen Krikorian |
| Joey Lynaugh | (74.74) | 5 | VS | 2 | (67.72) | Jason Wilbur |
| Tyler Rettie | (74.94) | 5 | VS | 2 | (67.52) | Jared Leedy |
| Leonard Gates | (77.53) | 5 | VS | 1 | (67.45) | Ryan Vander Weit |
| Anthony Cianciolo | (68.03) | 5 | VS | 1 | (65.60) | Geoff Ball |
| John Part | (75.90) | 5 | VS | 3 | (66.82) | Brady Noble |
| Rory Hansen | (83.59) | 5 | VS | 2 | (71.56) | Shane Rattigan |
| Gary Mawson | (70.96) | 5 | VS | 1 | (54.79) | Neil Stewart |
| Hossey Hicks | (63.40) | 5 | VS | 3 | (60.32) | Travis Rawn |
| Steve Warnock | (70.22) | 5 | VS | 1 | (62.85) | Jacob Koch |
| Darryl Christie | (79.91) | 5 | VS | 2 | (72.95) | Justin Fawcett |
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⭐🇺🇸 Adam Sevada has qualified for his first PDC World Darts Championship.
— Jetze Jan Idsardi (@JJIdsardi) August 24, 2025
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- Seems to me that the top 16 players pick and choose whatever they want to play. Good,all the money will get spread out more. They get more money from exhibitions than tournaments so let them all withdrawrick6703-11-2026
- Play all legs and the winners split the pot. Luke gets the lot of he wins them all. If your occupation is darts player you can't enter, regardless of ability.BandB01-11-2026
- I'm quite a jaded person all things considered, but to be honest I found Beat Luke Littler to be pretty entertaining. It certainly wasn't seamless, which is to be expected given the lack of precedence, but I actually think the pacing was pretty good, the production was impressive, and there was a good sense of humour and levity to it. I think it was a very ambitious undertaking but one that, for the most part, paid off. I liked the system with the four pots and I think it added to the drama and intrigue. I enjoyed seeing the diverse range of entrants and learning about their backstories. I think the interactivity was pretty clever and well-integrated. The panel was a little incoherent at times; Lee Mack shone however, and his improvisational skills were appreciated during some more awkward interstitial moments. As far as the darts is concerned, it was a shame that the format didn't allow Littler to get into full flow. You obviously don't want him to steamroll everyone but you want to feel like you're getting the full Littler package rather than seeing him struggling to get out of first gear. I will say that his leg against Jayden Walker was very impressive, but it was mostly downhill from there. The attraction revolves around Littler being this untouchable, indomitable force, yet the format doesn't really allow him to fulfil that characterisation. As for Fallon Sherrock, she was mightily impressive and deserved the victory. It is a testament to her unshakeable character that she was able to bang in a 14-darter under such mind-bending pressure. Everything that has been said about the misleading marketing is valid, though they were clear about their eligibility criteria and were able to offload the responsibility somewhat by bringing the viewers into the decision-making process in real time. What is clear though, is that Fallon played the game according to the rules, and she should not be criticised for that, much less abused. I will admit though that it is a kick in the teeth for those true amateurs who committed time and money to the course, and I would also question those who think pub players would have no chance, given that some of Littler's winning legs were dispatched in 7 visits to the board! The great thing about darts is that it isn't so much that amateurs cannot replicate the feats of brilliance pulled off by professionals of the sport, than it is that they simply cannot replicate the consistency of their output, something that this format almost entirely removes from the equation. It should also be noted that, financially, Fallon certainly stands to benefit much less in relative terms from the paycheque than would your average pub thrower, as I'm sure she nets a fair income from the lucrative exhibition circuit alone. What I do hope is that she might use this as an opportunity to really build up a head of steam heading into the new season, as it seems long overdue that she come through Q-School and really take it to the pros on a week-in week-out basis, but whatever she chooses to do, she has certainly achieved enough already for one if not several lifetimes, so who am I to dictate terms? To conclude though, I will state once again that I found Beat Luke Littler to be a pretty enjoyable evening of entertainment. I do feel for the contestants who never actually had the chance to try their luck against the world #1, although I suppose it comes with the format, but all which inevitably raises the question: will Netflix be tempted to do it all again next year? It's hard to say. Whether it would be financially viable, I can't weigh in there. One point I have been making though, and which I touched on earlier, is that the entire concept relies on a public perception that Littler is more or less unbeatable, and that certainly hasn't been the case of late. If the execs had been trying to pitch the show in recent months while Littler has seemed vulnerable, rather than when he was mopping up almost every major title on the calendar, it would certainly be a tougher sell. We will have to see in about 6 months' time whether Littler can still reliably command perception as a near-unstoppable force in darts, and then we'll have a clearer idea about whether we should expect a second helping. Even as a one-off experiment though, and with all the controversy taken into account, I still don't think they disgraced themselves by any means, and that will probably be my lingering assessment of the event when all is said and done.Deduce635801-11-2026
- Fair play to Fallon. But...shows the mockery when a professional players wins what was meant to be an amateur v Pro event, Littlers performance was poor, and what about the players who didn't get a game? Would have been better if the pot was split amoungst all the winners and they all got a leg.BandB31-10-2026