Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler to win first televised title in two years

By PA Sport Staff

Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler 11-7 in the World Series of Darts final in Amsterdam to pick up his first televised title in two years.

Van Gerwen got his hands on a first trophy in front of the cameras since he won this very competition in 2023, and a win earned him a sixth World Series of Darts Finals crown.

He got to the final with a comfortable victory over Josh Rock in the semi-finals, while Littler came from behind to claim an unlikely win over Gerwyn Price as he aimed to successfully defend his title.

VAN GERWEN PREVAILS ON HOME SOIL! 🇳🇱

Michael van Gerwen is back to winning ways on the big stage! 👏

The Dutchman caps off a sensational weekend with an 11-7 victory over Luke Littler to capture his SIXTH World Series of Darts Finals crown! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/cSmjIhfRWg

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) September 14, 2025

Van Gerwen rattled in three maximums inside the opening five legs and took a 3-2 lead heading into the first interval.

It took Littler six legs to hit his first maximum of the encounter and that helped him seal a 10-dart leg to bring him back on level terms, but his Dutch opponent looked in formidable form and took the next three legs.

Van Gerwen missed two darts at a double to take a four-leg lead into the next break and Littler punished him to cut the deficit back to 6-4.

Littler missed darts to make it 7-7 helped by the partisan Dutch crowd and Van Gerwen pounced to open up a 9-6 lead.

The home favourite wrapped up an impressive victory and got himself back in the winner’s enclosure with a huge 130 checkout, which clinched him an 11-7 win with an average of 98.37.

He told ITV: “We all know what difficulties I’ve had in the last few months, but to do it in front of my home crowd means a lot to me, it’s amazing.

“I’ve never been away, but I’ve had to dig really deep to do this. I love what I do. I hope this is the beginning of a lot more.”

Littler said: “He’s (Van Gerwen) been playing some of his best darts, it’s good to see him back, he’s had a tough time. If he keeps playing like that, there are going to be some good battles.”