US Darts Masters 2025 Features $137K Prize Pool, Luke Littler Seeks Title in New York

The 2025 US Darts Masters, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, features a star-studded 16-player field including reigning PDC World Champion Luke Littler, who is a 2/1 favorite to win according to Sky Bet. Littler, aged 18 and nicknamed 'The Nuke,' is seeking redemption after England's early exit in the World Cup of Darts and aims to improve on his semifinal finish last year where he lost to Gerwyn Price. The tournament boasts a significant $137,000 prize fund, with the winner set to earn $41,000, an increase from last year's $82,200 total. Defending champion Rob Cross will also compete, opening his title defense against American Danny Lauby, while other top contenders include Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, and Stephen Bunting. The event marks a key stop on the World Series of Darts, pitting eight North American players against eight elite PDC competitors over several days. Littler’s rapid rise in darts, highlighted by his 2025 World Championship win and Premier League performances, has made him one of the sport's most talked-about young talents, drawing large crowds and significant attention at major venues.