Luke Littler Claims Fifth Premier League Darts Night, Defeats Van Gerwen

Luke Littler secured a 6-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Birmingham’s Premier League Darts final, becoming the first player to win five Premier League nights in a single season under the current format and mathematically securing his spot at finals night. Littler expressed confidence in maintaining his top position, noting he is nine points clear of his closest rival, Luke Humphries, and openly relished the prospect of watching other contenders battle for the remaining playoff spots. Van Gerwen, despite a strong start and consistent appearances in later stages, remains without a nightly win this season but is still in playoff contention due to his steady performance. The competition for the top four is intensifying among Gerwyn Price, Van Gerwen, Nathan Aspinall, and Rob Cross, with only a few weeks remaining. Littler’s victory not only solidified his dominance but also impacted the playoff race by giving an advantage to some rivals over others. The Premier League Darts campaign will continue next week in Leeds as the race for finals night heats up.