Darts news

Humphries and Littler named for MBEs as Hedman receives OBE honour

PDC reported MBEs for Luke Humphries and Luke Littler in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, alongside an OBE for Deta Hedman.

Netherlands sweep Italy as Japan survives Croatia comeback test

The Netherlands won 4–0 on the opening day of the 2025 World Cup, while Japan recovered from 1–3 and Malaysia earned its first tournament win.

World Cup 2025: England’s new pairing and Japan’s group route

Humphries and Littler partnered for England, while Azemoto and Goto faced Croatia and Switzerland in Japan’s three-team group.

Women’s World Matchplay field set: Greaves meets debutant Viinikainen

The 2025 eight-player field was confirmed from a year-long earnings list, with two major-event places available to the winner.

Humphries recovers twice to beat Littler for first Premier League title

Luke Humphries won the 2025 Premier League final 11–8, recovering from 0–3 and 3–5 before pulling ahead at The O2.

Four contenders and two matches: the 2025 Premier League finale

The pre-event picture at The O2: Littler faced Price, while Humphries and Aspinall pursued a first Premier League title.

Puha and Tata win in Hamilton as Tata takes DPNZ lead

Haupai Puha won Event Seven and Jonny Tata took Event Eight, moving Tata into the DPNZ Order of Merit lead with his second title of 2025.

Three winners and two Zhan finals mark China ProTour opening

Liu, Zong and Xu won the opening three China ProTour events, while Qingyu Zhan finished runner-up in the second and third tournaments.

Clayton turns 2–5 deficit into a third European Tour title

Jonny Clayton beat Niko Springer 8–6 in the 2025 Dutch Darts Championship final, turning the match with five consecutive legs.