Beat Luke Littler: Netflix special start time, format and £501,000 prize explained

Amateur darts fans will take on world champion Luke Littler on Friday night with the chance of winning £501,000.

Netflix are hosting the one-night competition as contestants from across the UK and beyond get one attempt to beat the world no1.

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.

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

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One mistake from Littler, and it’s over.

The contestants will compete for 20 places before being split into groups and selected to face Littler.

Who is competing against Luke Littler?

The line-up features 24 contestants aged between 14 and 57, including amateur players, rising darts talents and people from a variety of professions.

Among those involved are former women's world matchplay champion Fallon Sherrock and young Scottish prospect Mitchell Lawrie.

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Who is hosting Beat Luke Littler?

Gary Lineker will host the live special, with broadcaster, 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.

How to watch Beat Luke Littler

Fans can watch Beat Luke Littler live on Netflix from 7pm GMT on Friday, October 30.

An active Netflix subscription is required, and the event can be accessed through supported devices.