Littler crowned Premier League champion after dramatic win over Humphries
It was a truly dramatic affair in what marked a trilogy Premier League final between the world No 1 and No 2. Littler had took glory in 2024, with Humphries hitting back in 2025. 'The Nuke' reclaimed the trophy with a match average of 111.
The win sees him take home £350,000, while runner-up Humphries goes home with £170,000.
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With the victory, Littler now holds eight major titles - the World Darts Championship, World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam, Players Championship, UK Open, World Masters and now the Premier League.
Both players sealed their spots in the final after last-leg epics. Littler survived what was an almost almighty comeback from 9-4 down from Gerwyn Price in the opening semi-final, while Humphries managed to win his last-four tussle with Jonny Clayton 10-9.
Remarkably, all 59 possible legs were played on Finals Night with all three matches going all the way.
Littler was visibly emotional following his victory and admitted the Premier League campaign had taken its toll with the crowd often against him.
"It was a rollercoaster first four weeks, bottom of the table, but then the fifth night I won my first night. I had to pick myself up, some tough times," Littler told Sky Sports.
"I think I had a 79 average in Brighton or something like that and it was tough. But I am here with the trophy.
"After Brighton and the incident in Manchester, I was sat at home saying to Faith [his partner] 'I don't want to do it any more, just the crowd every week'. I said to her 'I'm down bad'."
Littler and Humphries put on a show in world-class Premier League final
The trilogy encounter was one of the most brilliant Premier League finals we have seen as Littler and Humphries went toe to toe in an intense 21-leg battle.
The first session was all about Humphries as he averaged 114.73 and put on what can only be described as a masterclass of finishing with a 134 tops-tops finish, 112, then 121 on the bullseye in consecutive legs to move 6-3 in front.
Indeed, it took an 11-darter from Littler to stop the rot as he went in at the break 6-4 behind.
Littler always says that he comes back out after a break improved and that showed once again as the contest truly became nip and tuck, an 11-dart break of throw from Littler was followed by Humphries hitting back to lead 7-5.
Humphries then spurned a number of chances as the world No 1 levelled things at 7-7 before they edged closer to the finish with the score primed at 9-9.
Littler looked like he had things wrapped up when he found six perfect darts for a 10-dart break of throw that moved him one leg from victory, but Humphries showed nerves of steel to take out a pressurised D4.
However, Littler did not back down and nailed tops to claim a second Premier League title.
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