Luke Littler vs. 24 Amateurs on Netflix, Plus Van Gerwen Crashes Out of the European Championship
Darts' biggest star heads to Netflix, while the European Championship serves up shocks and a nine-darter.
Darts keeps growing its audience, and its biggest star is about to reach millions more viewers. Luke Littler, the world champion, will face 24 challengers in a new Netflix special, and one name stands out: Fallon Sherrock.
Littler vs. the "Amateurs"
The format is simple and made for streaming: 24 contestants, billed as amateurs, try to beat the best player on the planet. Including Sherrock, the women's world No. 3 and one of the most famous names in the sport, means at least one challenger has a real chance to make things interesting.
For American viewers who have never watched darts, a Netflix special built around a young global star could be the perfect introduction.
European Championship: Shocks in Germany
The PDC European Championship in Germany has already delivered drama:
- Littler advanced to the second round with a win over William O'Connor.
- Michael van Gerwen was knocked out in the first round.
- Luke Humphries, the world No. 2, withdrew because of gastroenteritis.
- Luke Woodhouse threw a nine-darter, a perfect leg, in the opening match of the tournament.
Humphries' Strong Autumn
Humphries' withdrawal is a blow after a strong few weeks. He ended a 16-month wait for a major title by beating Gerwyn Price 6-4 in the World Grand Prix final. He then lost the Swiss Darts Trophy final to Jonny Clayton, who claimed his first ranking title of the year.
Littler's Rare Off Night
Even Littler is human. He was knocked out of the World Youth Championships in the semifinals by Cam Crabtree earlier this month.
Snooker Headlines
On the snooker side, Mark Allen revealed a mental health clinic stay before his return to action, and Ronnie O'Sullivan faces a battle to stay in the world's top 16.
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Background from Wikipedia
Luke Littler
Luke Littler (born 21 January 2007) is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is ranked world number one. Nicknamed "the Nuke", Littler has won two PDC World Darts Championships, in 2025 and 2026, and is the youngest world champion in darts history (17 years, 347 days). He has won 14 PDC major singles titles—ranked third all-time—and a total of 30 PDC titles.
Born and raised in Warrington, Littler established himself on the World Darts Federation (WDF) circuit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Luke Littler Netflix special?
It is a new Netflix special in which 24 contestants, described as 'amateurs,' try to beat world champion Luke Littler.
Is Fallon Sherrock in the Luke Littler Netflix show?
Yes. Women's world No. 3 Fallon Sherrock is among the 24 contestants.
Why did Luke Humphries withdraw from the European Championship?
World No. 2 Luke Humphries pulled out of the European Championship in Germany because of gastroenteritis.
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