Netflix is offering a big cash prize to amateur players who can defeat the famous darts player Luke Littler. Many sports fans believe they can play better than professionals, and now they have a chance to prove it.
Luke Littler, the world's best darts player, has challenged anyone who thinks they can beat him. Netflix will broadcast a live event called "Beat Luke Littler" on October 30, 2026. In this event, twenty ordinary people will compete against Littler. If any amateur player wins just one game against him, they will win 501,000 British pounds. This amount is a reference to the game's scoring system, where players start with 501 points.
Luke Littler is a very talented player. He became the youngest world number one at seventeen years old and has won many championships. He has won twenty-eight titles from the Professional Darts Corporation, including thirteen major tournaments. He was also named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026.
Recently, Littler won the Betfred World Matchplay, beating Gerwyn Price. His performance set a new tournament record for scoring average. Even other professional players are impressed by his skills.
The search for contestants is now open. People aged twelve and older can apply online. Qualifying rounds will be held in London and Manchester in September 2026 to choose the final twenty participants. This event is part of Netflix's growing interest in live sports broadcasting.