Darts Industry Nominated for 2025 Sports Business Awards Amid Rising Popularity

The popularity of darts continues its upward trajectory, significantly boosted by the remarkable rise of young star Luke Littler. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is once again in the spotlight, earning nominations at the upcoming 2025 Sports Business Awards. The organization is vying for two honors, including a repeat nomination for Best Sports Event of the Year—an award it previously received for the 2024 World Darts Championship. The Sports Business Awards recognize excellence across various facets of the sports industry, honoring outstanding achievements in promotion, organization, and innovation. Having secured multiple accolades in recent years, the PDC aims to add more trophies when the winners are announced in London on November 21. The PDC’s premier event—the World Darts Championship—is contending for the Best Sports Event of the Year. Earlier this year, the tournament sold out completely and attracted record-breaking viewership, highlighted by teenage sensation Luke Littler capturing his first world title in a fairy-tale run. Additionally, the National Governing or Organizing Body of the Year category highlights the stellar behind-the-scenes work that supports ...