Luke Littler lifted the Premier League trophy on The O2 stage after an 11‑10 win over Luke Humphries, sealing his third final appearance and second title. The 19‑year‑old admitted he considered quitting after a hostile crowd reaction in Manchester and a quarter‑final loss to Stephen Bunting in Brighton. He later confessed he was “down bad” and ready to walk away.

Week nine in Manchester sparked the feud when Dutchman Gian van Veen called Littler “out of order” after a missed match dart, prompting a frosty handshake and a “cry‑baby” jab. Subsequent weeks saw boos in Liverpool, Leeds and Rotterdam, with Littler describing the Dutch crowd as the worst he’d ever faced, forcing him to expect the worst.

On the final night the O2 audience erupted, cheering Littler twice as he broke down in tears and lifted £410,000 in prize money. The win clinches his third straight top‑of‑the‑table finish, matches his 2025 record of six night wins and adds the Premier League to his World Championship, World Masters and UK Open titles. His emotional display may reshape his relationship with a fickle crowd.