When is Beat Luke Littler? Start time, how it works and prize money for Netflix special

The reigning world champion will potentially face a challenge from 20 different opponents drawn from a total pool of 24, who are each competing to win a massive prize pot of £501,000 at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

It’s a tougher task than might first appear for Littler, who will not just take on random members of the public and pub specialists but also experienced semi-professional players and fellow prodigies such as 15-year-old world youth champion Mitchell Lawrie and Jayden Walker, plus women’s world No3 Fallon Sherrock.

Here is everything you need to know about Beat Luke Littler as one of Britain’s biggest sporting stars puts his reputation on the line.

Beat Luke Littler start time

Beat Luke Littler takes place from 7pm GMT tonight on Friday October 30, 2026.

The event is being held at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

What is the Beat Luke Littler format?

The format is straightforward: challengers must beat Littler in a single leg of 501 to claim the huge jackpot of £501,000.

Littler must win every leg to keep the competition going. If a challenger manages to defeat him, the event ends and that player takes home the prize money in full.

Target: 24 non-professional darts players are eyeing a famous win over Luke Littler

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One mistake from Littler, and it’s over. The 24 contestants will compete for 20 places before being split into groups and selected to face Littler.

Who is competing against Luke Littler?

The Beat Luke Littler lineup features 24 contestants aged between 14 and 57, including amateur players, rising darts talents, semi-pros and people from a variety of other professions.

Among those involved are former women's world matchplay champion Sherrock and top youth prospects such as Lawrie and Walker, aged 15 and 14 respectively.

Familiar face: Gary Lineker will host Beat Luke Littler live on Netflix on Friday night

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Who is hosting Beat Luke Littler?

Lineker will host the live Netflix special, while TV personality and author Richard Osman provides expert analysis and statistics.

Littler’s friend, and YouTuber, Angry Ginge will also be part of the show, along with former professional darts player Laura Turner and comedian Lee Mack.

Where to watch Beat Luke Littler

TV channel and live stream: Beat Luke Littler is being broadcast live on Netflix.

An active Netflix subscription is required, and the event can be accessed through all supported devices. A subscription to Netflix currently costs from £7.99 a month in the UK.