The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2025
Premier League Darts season, with Thursday night at London’s O2 Arena promising to deliver fireworks. Four of the world’s finest arrowsmiths remain in the hunt for the prestigious title and the top prize of £275,000. But who will lift the trophy? Cast your vote in our
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Littler vs. Humphries: A Rivalry Renewed
Just like last year, the two standout Lukes are back in the spotlight. Defending champion
Luke Littler claimed the 2024 title after a thrilling final against
Luke Humphries, and the teenage phenomenon has once again topped the league table—this time setting a new points record in the process.
The 18-year-old prodigy, dubbed ‘The Nuke’, has shattered records en route to the playoffs. He claimed a record six nightly wins—two more than in his debut campaign—and set a new benchmark for the most 180s hit in a single Premier League season. All signs point to Littler being in peak form to defend his crown.
Standing firmly in his way is world number one Luke Humphries. ‘Cool Hand Luke’ is eyeing his own place in the history books, hoping to complete the coveted Triple Crown following his victories at the 2024 World Championship and World Matchplay. Despite his rapid rise, the Premier League title remains one of the few major trophies yet to grace his cabinet.
Humphries will draw confidence from his recent head-to-head record against Littler, having defeated him in two of their three major televised finals—including the 2024 Players Championship Finals, where Humphries prevailed in November.
Changing of the Guard
Last year’s semi-finals featured two Lukes and two Michaels. This time, only the Lukes return. Michael Smith did not feature in this year’s Premier League, while Michael van Gerwen—a six-time champion—missed out on the playoffs for only the second time in his storied career.
The final four is rounded out by two seasoned contenders in
Nathan Aspinall and
Gerwyn Price.
Aspinall makes his third playoff appearance, but this will be his first time gracing the O2 Arena. His previous runs in 2020 and 2021 took place in Milton Keynes due to the pandemic. In 2020, ‘The Asp’ reached the final but was narrowly beaten 11–8 by Glen Durrant.
Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price returns to familiar territory. ‘The Iceman’ played in the Premier League final at the O2 in 2023, where he was defeated 11–5 by Van Gerwen. Now, the Welshman is gunning for redemption and his first Premier League crown.