Newark pubs on the lookout for the next Luke Littler in national darts competition

Two Newark pubs are on the lookout for the next new darts talent, as part of a national competition.

The Old Kings Arms and the Wheatsheaf, Newark, are among nine pubs in the East Midlands hoping to uncover the next Luke Littler, as they take part in the Proper Pubs-run darts competition.

Sponsored by Fosters, the competition will follow a best-of-three legs, best-of-501 format — and the winner will receive a prize of £1,000.

Pub heats began on Monday, January 6, and run until Friday, February 7. Each week, two competitors will advance to their pub’s final, with a total of eight finalists by the end of the heats.

The pub finals will take place during the week of Monday, February 10, where the winner and runner-up for each pub will progress to the regional finals, scheduled for the week of Monday, February 17.

Across the country, there will be nine regional finals, each culminating in four finalists advancing to the national showdown, where the 36 finalists will compete on Sunday, March 2, at the Town Hall Tavern, Greater Manchester.

Anyone interested in competing should contact the participating pubs.