Luke Littler has been making a name for himself recently as he has become one of the most talked-about sports personalities due to his darts success and tender age.
The teenage sensation has so far defeated the likes of five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld and 2018 winner Rob Cross in the World Darts Championship 2024.
After 96 players took part in the championship, Littler, who is only 16 years old, is the youngest player to make it to the final.
He will face pre-tournament favourite Luke Humphries tonight (January 3) at Alexandra Palace in London.
Can’t wait for tonight again back on the @OfficialPDC Ally Pally Stage ☢️🎯 Thanks everyone for the messages and support ❤️ @Garryplummer @TargetDarts @Prestige_PBS @SkodaWarri33910 pic.twitter.com/JX379GGlxL
— Luke Littler (@LukeTheNuke180) January 2, 2024
But how much could either Littler or Humphries be taking home? Let’s take a look at the prize money.
What is the World Darts Championship 2024 prize money?
The prize money for winning the 2024 World Darts Championship final is £500,000.
Below is a breakdown of the total prize money, as reported by The Independent.
- Winner: £500,000
- Runner-Up: £200,000
- Semi-Final: £100,000
- Quarter-Final: £50,000
- Fourth Round: £35,000
- Third Round: £25,000
- Second Round: £15,000
- First Round: £7,500
Whoever is crowned the world’s top darts player will also receive the Sid Waddell Trophy.
Michael Smith is the defending champion who won the title against Michael van Gerwen (7-4) in the 2023 final.
The Final is set... 🏆
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 2, 2024
Luke Littler 🆚 Luke Humphries
🏆 The Sid Waddell Trophy
💰 £500,000 prize
Who will be crowned the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Champion? pic.twitter.com/hRcwNl76GN
Commenting about the build-up the the world final this year, Littler said: “I’ll keep doing what I have been doing.
“I don’t wake up until 12, in the morning go for my ham and cheese omelette, come here and have my pizza, and then go on the practice board.
“It is what I have been doing every day – if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.”
How to watch Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship 2024
The World Darts Championship will air on Sky Sports’ darts channel which will be providing build-up to the play until it begins at 8pm.
It will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event.
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