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LITTLER’S BERLIN MASTERCLASS – BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS NIGHT 8 RECAP

Luke Littler made it two nightly wins in two and three in four as he picked up the Berlin trophy to go top of the BetMGM Premier League Darts table.

He saw off Michael van Gerwen in the final while hitting two stunning 170 checkouts, including a memorable one to win the match.

Here’s everything you need to know about Night 8 in a nutshell:

  • Night 8 winner: Luke Littler
  • Runner-up: Michael van Gerwen
  • Key takeaway: Littler took top spot from Jonny Clayton; MVG leapt into the top four ahead of Luke Humphries; Josh Rock picked up his first points of the season after beating Clayton in the quarter-final

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How Night 8 Unfolded in Berlin

Littler was simply magnificent in the German capital.

The world number one averaged over 105 in all three of his games and the two big fish finishes in the final exemplified the level he is playing at right now.

The Nuke defeated Stephen Bunting in the quarters – despite the Bullet averaging a whopping 107.47 – before coming through another clash with Gerwyn Price, who had just thrashed Gian van Veen 6-1, to set up the showdown with Mighty Mike.

On the other side of the draw, it was BetMGM Premier League joy at last for Rock.

The Northern Irishman picked up his first points with a surprise win over then-leader Clayton, which resulted in a semi-final meeting with Van Gerwen after the Dutchman beat Humphries 6-3.

Rocky couldn’t contain the seven-time Premier League champion and, although Littler’s astonishing finishing won the final, his first wins since Night 2 put him in the play-off spaces.

THE WINNER’S ENCLOSURE WITH… LUKE LITTLER

"It's been very interesting this Premier League," Littler said post-match.

"Obviously Jonny [Clayton] ran away with it a little bit but I thought there was going to be a much bigger gap while I was sat seventh.

"I was also in sixth at one point but now they can all try and catch me!

"[I’m] feeling very good, better than the first few weeks.

“Now I'm at the top, I don't want to move from there – I want to stay at the top."

BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 8 Results

Berlin bracket

Quarter-finals

  • Jonny Clayton (89.36) 3-6 (89.22) Josh Rock
  • Luke Humphries (96.07) 3-6 (99.04) Michael van Gerwen
  • Luke Littler (105.72) 6-3 (107.47) Stephen Bunting
  • Gerwyn Price (101.56) 6-1 (91.50) Gian van Veen

Semi-finals

  • Rock (90.14) 3-6 (96.42) Michael van Gerwen
  • Littler (108.58) 6-4 (98.17) Price

Final

  • Van Gerwen (103.87) 3-6 (106.36)

Most 180s: Luke Littler (10)

Highest checkout: Luke Littler (170 x2)

View From the Floor

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Updated 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts Table

Littler’s second consecutive nightly win means he has healfrogged clayton at the top of the table and has a two-point lead over the Welshman – but more importantly has created a 10-point gap between him and fifth-placed Humphries.

Clayton suffered a second quarter-final loss in a row but still has a five-point advantage over Price in third.

After making three of the first four finals, Van Veen hasn’t won a match since and is four points off the top four.

Bunting is two points further back in seventh while, despite picking up his first win of the season, Rock has a lot of work to do to threaten the upper echelons of the table.

Here’s the full 2026 BetMGM Premier League table after Night 8:

Table

Next Up: Night 9 in Manchester

The Premier League Darts season returns to the UK with Manchester’s AO Arena the venue for a crucial Night 9.

Van Gerwen opens up the night against Bunting before Price takes on Humphries.

Littler takes on Van Veen, who needs a win to reignite his season, before Clayton faces a rejuvenated Rock for the second week on the trot.

Manchester bracket

Check out the latest odds for Night 9 here.

COMING SOON TO THE BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS HUB

We have you covered all week long on the BetMGM Premier League Darts Hub. Here’s some of our exclusive content ahead of Night 9 and when you can expect it:

  • Early entry: All you need to know about Night 9 in Manchester, packed with facts, promos & practical info & more. Out Monday.
  • Game on! Read our full Night 9 preview, including exclusive tips, key stats & more. Drops Tuesday.
  • BetMGM vs Laura Woods: Our ambassador makes her picks and pits her darting wits against the currently demoralised house. Laura extended her lead again in Berlin, with Littler securing two more points to leaving the score at 7-3. Lands Wednesday.
  • It’s showtime! Browse our full repertoire of pre-match options or track our in-play odds as the action unfolds in the Manchester. Explore it all here on Thursday.
  • About Last Night… We round up the best bits from Ireland ahead of doing it all again in Brighton for Night 10. Released Friday.

*At BetMGM, there’s always something going on… so as well as our comprehensive darts coverage be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our other offerings, including this weekend’s racing around the UK & Ireland and international friendlies.

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