The 2025 World Darts Championship concluded with a historic victory for 17-year-old Luke Littler, who defeated Michael van Gerwen in a thrilling final. Littler, now the youngest champion in history, surpassed his runner-up finish from last year against Luke Humphries.
Fans are eager to know the financial rewards of Littler’s remarkable achievement, as well as the prize distribution for other participants.
Prize Money Breakdown
Littler not only claimed the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy but also took home £500,000 as the champion. The runner-up, Michael van Gerwen, earned £200,000—matching the amount Littler received as a finalist the previous year.
The semi-finalists, Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey, each secured £100,000. Players who reached the quarter-finals earned £50,000, while advancing to the last 16 netted £35,000. Competitors eliminated in earlier rounds received progressively smaller sums, with first-round participants collecting £7,500.
2025 PDC World Darts Championship Prize Money:
- Winner: £500,000
- Runner-up: £200,000
- Semi-finalists: £100,000
- Quarter-finalists: £50,000
- Fourth round losers: £35,000
- Third round losers: £25,000
- Second round losers: £15,000
- First round losers: £7,500
In addition to the standard prizes, a bonus of £60,000 was available for any player achieving a 9-darter, with equal donations made to Prostate Cancer UK and a lucky fan.
Growth of Prize Money
The prize pool for the World Darts Championship has seen significant growth over the years. The inaugural PDC World Darts Championship in 1994 awarded £16,000 to winner Dennis Priestley. By 2006, the top prize had risen to £100,000 and continued to increase, reaching £500,000 in 2019, where it remains today.
Before the establishment of the PDC, the BDO World Championship served as the primary competition, starting in 1978 with Leighton Rees earning £3,000 for his victory.
