Luke Littler's fairytale run at the 2024 World Darts Championship might have ended in defeat to Luke Humphries, but Littler is now confirmed for the prestigious eight-man Premier League, which kicks off on 1st February. The 16-year-old will face the likes of Michael Van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Peter Wright. Game on!
Below: how to watch FREE darts live streams from anywhere with a with a VPN.
Date: 1st Feb 2024
FREE STREAM: Sport1 (GER)
Watch anywhere: ExpressVPN risk-free trial
UK: Sky/Now
US: DAZN
Aus: Kayo Sports
RoW: PDC.TV
The greatest show on earth – the 31st PDC Darts Championship – reached its thrilling conclusion with the Littler vs Humphries final, one of the best darts matches ever.
Littler, who celebrates his 17th birthday on 21st January, became the youngest player ever to reach the World Darts final but lost 7-4 to 'Cool Hand' Luke Humphries in the finale.
Now, Littler, who moves into top 32 after his dream run, has booked his spot in darts' £1million Premier League, a 17-night roadshow that runs from 1st Feb – 23 May 2024.
"I’m looking forward to the magnificent Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin as well as trips to Cardiff and Brighton," said Littler. "It’s going to be an amazing experience."
Can Luke Littler claim an historic victory? We've got all the TV and streaming info below, plus how to watch the darts for free online.
How to watch FREE darts live streams
In Germany, Sport1 will show many top 2024 darts events, including the Premier League live, with the FREE live stream at Sport1.de.
Of course, you'll need to use a top-rated VPN to unblock Sport1 when travelling outside of Germany.
We've tested the best and ExpressVPN, which comes with a risk-free 30-day trial, works a treat.
Elsewhere, Aussie darts fans can watch Luke Littler play darts on Kayo Sports. Subscription costs from AU$25 a month but new users get a free 7-day trial.
Watch live darts from anywhere using a VPN
Even if you have subscribed to the relevant darts rights holders, you won't be able to access these streaming services when outside your own country. The service will know your location based on your IP address, and will automatically block your access.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) helps you get around this obstacle. It creates a private connection between your device and the internet, and saves you money! What's not to love?
How to use a VPN for Luke Littler darts
Using a VPN is incredibly easy.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the darts, you may wish to choose 'Germany' for Sport1.
3. Then head over to Sport1 in your browser and enjoy the darts live stream.
If, for whatever reason, you can't get it working, then do remember that you have the comfort of a 30-day money back guarantee with ExpressVPN. You could also try NordVPN, which also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, and Surfshark which offers 24 hour assistance.
How to watch darts on TV and online in the UK
Sky Sports has the exclusive rights to many of the premium darts events including the PDC World Darts Championship and the £1million Premier League, which kicks off in Cardiff on 1st Feb 2024. Sky subscribers can watch every Luke Littler throw live on Sky Sports Darts.
Not a subscriber? Cord-cutters can live stream the darts with a Now Sports Pass (£10 a day or £34 a month).
Sky Sports Darts is also available on Virgin Media as part of the Bigger + Sport TV bundle. It's £65 per month and includes all Sky Sports and BT Sports channels.
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Watch Luke Littler playing darts from Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to broadcast every throw of the top 2024 darts tournaments in Oz, including the PDC World Darts Championship and the Premier League 2024. Cord-cutters can live stream the action on Kayo Sports. Subscription costs from $25 per month but new users get a free 7-day trial.
Remember: use a VPN to access DAZN when outside of Australia.
Watch live darts online in the Rest of the World
If you're located outside the UK, Ireland and Netherlands, you can watch most of the big darts events, including the PDC World Darts Championship live stream, on PDC.TV.
You'll need the 'Rest of the World' subscription, which costs around £10 per month and includes throw-by-throw coverage of every session.
Remember: use a VPN to access PDC.TV when visiting the UK, Ireland or Netherlands.
Did Luke Littler win?
The 2024 World Darts Championship final between 16-year-old Luke Littler and World No.1 Luke Humphries ended in a 4-7 loss for Littler.
What is the prize fund for the World Darts Championship?
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
TOTAL: £2,500,000
PDC World Darts Championship past winners
1994 - Dennis Priestley
1995 - Phil Taylor
1996 - Phil Taylor
1997 - Phil Taylor
1998 - Phil Taylor
1999 - Phil Taylor
2000 - Phil Taylor
2001 - Phil Taylor
2002 - Phil Taylor
2003 - John Part
2004 - Phil Taylor
2005 - Phil Taylor
2006 - Phil Taylor
2007 - Raymond van Barneveld
2008 - John Part
2009 - Phil Taylor
2010 - Phil Taylor
2011 - Adrian Lewis
2012 - Adrian Lewis
2013 - Phil Taylor
2014 - Michael van Gerwen
2015 - Gary Anderson
2016 - Gary Anderson
2017 - Michael van Gerwen
2018 - Rob Cross
2019 - Michael van Gerwen
2020 - Peter Wright
2021 - Gerwyn Price
2022 - Peter Wright
2023 - Michael Smith
2024 - Luke Humphries
Where can I buy tickets to the darts?
Tickets to the PDC darts Premier League 2024 (1 Feb - 23 May) are on sale now at the PDC website. The first few events have sold out but if you want to see Luke Littler in action, there are plenty of tickets to the other nights, including Liverpool, Glasgow, Brighton, Manchester, Leeds, London, Rotterdam, Berlin, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Dublin, Exeter, Newcastle and Belfast.
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