Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen are in line for their latest cash pile when they compete in the PDC World Darts Championship final at London's Alexandra Palace on Friday (8pm).
Dutchman Van Gerwen, a career big-money winner that includes three victories in the tournament, while relative newcomer Littler is the favorite to claim the sport's highest and premier prize.
The 17-year-old's bank balance saw him lose to Luke Humphries in last year's final in front of a UK audience of 4.8 million viewers – the highest figure for broadcaster Sky Sports for a non-football sporting event.
Here's how Littler and Van Gerwen stand to advance from the finals. See their net worth and how much players have put in at each championship level.
World Darts Final: How much does the winner get?
The winner of the final will be awarded £500,000, while the runner-up will receive £200,000, the same as Littler last year.
Inaugural winner Dennis Priestley won £16,000 for his victory at Purfleet's Circus Tavern in 1994, where the event was held from 2008 until it moved to Alexandra Palace.
Phil Taylor's prize money for winning the first of his 13 titles actually fell in 1995 and rose slightly in 1996.
English sporting icon Taylor earned between £33,000 and £45,000 for his five consecutive victories, with each champion earning £50,000 since 2001. Between £60,000 and £100,000 a year in 2008 and 200;
The top prize was £200,000 in 2010 and has been increased four times to £400,000 in 2018. Scot Peter Wright has had £500,000 since 2019 and has pocketed that amount twice.
Darts World Championship Prize Fund 2024
The total prize fund of £2.5 million is double the money of competitors for each stage between the first and second round and from the quarter-finals onwards. What does this look like?
Winner: £500,000
runner up: 200,000 pounds
Semi Finals: 100,000 pounds
Quarter Finals: 50,000 pounds
Fourth round: 35,000 pounds
Third Round: £25,000
Second Round: 15,000 pounds
First Round: 7500 pounds
Luke Littler Net Worth
After his incredible achievements as a teenager, The charismatic Littler has become one of the most marketable and recognizable names in British sport.
Along with its sizeable prize fund wins, Littler is also the car manufacturer Skoda; fashion powerhouse boohooMAN; There are endorsements with Target Darts and Prestige building materials. ForbesHe has been named one of the most powerful people in the world under the age of 30.
It is projected to make $1.5 million in revenue by 2024, the site added, with its earnings including royalties and appearance fees.
“Once he turns 18 in January, Littler's earnings could rise even further.” Forbes He said. “He still can't legally endorse gambling or alcohol brands that are a part of athletes.”
in the meantime, Fiscal month The Mirror quoted Littler's net worth at £700,000 earlier this month; This is a conservative estimate and is sure to increase again soon.
Michael Van Gerwen net worth
Flamboyant Van Gerwen is the biggest name in the sport apart from Littler and has won a string of major titles since winning the World Masters title as a teenager in 2006.
The 35-year-old won £1.5million from his singles appearance in the final of the championship, making him the youngest ever winner, and will be awarded if Littler wins it as a 24-year-old in 2014.
Van Gerwen's prize money for 2017 was a record £1.8 million. TalkSport. POGA, a game case manufacturer; Decoration and DIY specialists Leyland Trade; With its endorsements including kitchen suppliers Keuken Concurrent and Van Mossel Automotive.
The world number one reportedly has a net worth of £6.6 million. Celebrity Net Worth.