2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals: Dates, Betting Odds & Expert Tips
The 2025 PDC season heads to Minehead for one of the most chaotic and beloved events on the calendar: the Players Championship Finals. With a 64-player field decided by form on the ProTour floor, the ‘Minehead Madness’ promises upsets, potential nine-darters, and a frantic weekend of darts.
The action kicks off today, Friday, November 21st, at Butlin’s Minehead Resort. We are set for a blockbuster weekend where the world’s best floor players collide with the TV giants. Newly crowned World Number One Luke Littler enters as the favourite, but with a unique draw and short format in the early rounds, value can be found deep in the betting markets.
Below, we break down the tournament details, the key storylines, the latest outright odds, and our expert predictions for the weekend.
Players Championship Finals 2025: Dates, Venue, and Prize Money
- Tournament: 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals
- Dates: Friday, 21 November – Sunday, 23 November 2025
- Venue: Butlin’s Minehead Resort, England
- TV Coverage: ITV4 (UK), PDCTV (Worldwide)
The top 64 players from the 2025 Players Championship Order of Merit have qualified. Unlike other majors, seedings are based purely on floor form from the 34 events held this year, leading to some fascinating bracket anomalies—including a massive Round 1 clash between the defending champion and the number 7 seed.
Prize Money Breakdown
- Winner: £120,000
- Runner-Up: £60,000
- Semi-Finalists: £30,000
- Quarter-Finalists: £20,000
- Total Fund: £600,000
Format and The Story So Far
The tournament is famed for its multi-stage setup in the early rounds.
- First & Second Rounds (Fri/Sat): Best of 11 legs. This short sprint format is a graveyard for favourites who start slowly.
- Third Round & Quarter-Finals (Sat/Sun): Best of 19 legs.
- Semi-Finals & Final (Sun): Best of 21 legs.
The Headline Act: The “Lukes” and the #1 Spot
Luke Littler arrives in Minehead fresh off his Grand Slam of Darts victory, a win that officially minted him as the new World Number One. He faces Sweden’s Jeffrey de Graaf in his opener.
Defending champion Luke Humphries, who beat Littler in last year’s final, has been handed the “Draw from Hell”. Because his floor form was modest this year (seeded 58th), he faces Gian van Veen (Seeded 7th) in Round 1. One of the tournament favourites will be going home on Friday night.
Key Contenders & Market Movers
Luke Littler (15/8) is understandably the heavy favourite. His consistency is terrifying, and he is looking to cap off his rise to World Number One with a maiden Minehead title.
Gerwyn Price (9/1) enters as the Number 1 Seed. The Iceman has been the best player on the floor in 2025, winning four titles. While his TV form has been patchy, this tournament rewards floor excellence. He has a navigable quarter compared to the chaos in the bottom half of the draw.
Wessel Nijman (40/1) is the Number 2 Seed. The young Dutchman has been a revelation on the ProTour, yet the bookmakers have priced him as a rank outsider.
Latest Outright Odds (Championship Finals)
- Luke Littler: 15/8
- Luke Humphries: 11/2
- Gerwyn Price: 9/1
- Gian van Veen: 12/1
- Josh Rock: 12/1
- Stephen Bunting: 20/1
- Danny Noppert: 28/1
- Ross Smith: 28/1
- Wessel Nijman: 40/1
- Damon Heta: 66/1
(Odds correct 21/11/2025 and are subject to change. E/W Terms: 1/2 odds first 2)
Betting Predictions and Picks
The Banker: Luke Littler to Win (15/8)
It is boring to tip the favourite, but Luke Littler is currently playing a different game to everyone else. He has just won the Grand Slam, his confidence is sky-high, and his draw is manageable. He avoids the Humphries/Van Veen carnage in Round 1. In a tournament where the “top” seeds are based on floor form, Littler (seeded 36th) actually benefits from floating in the draw. If he navigates the short-format early rounds, he is the man to beat over the longer distances on Sunday.
The Value Play: Wessel Nijman (40/1)
This price is, quite frankly, disrespectful to the Number 2 Seed. The Players Championship Finals is a tournament that historically rewards the players who have dominated the floor events all year. Wessel Nijman has done exactly that, finishing second on the Order of Merit behind only Gerwyn Price. He is scoring heavily and has a very winnable section of the draw (playing Richard Veenstra in R1). Getting 40/1 on the second-best floor player of 2025 is exceptional Each-Way value (pays 20/1 for reaching the final).
The Sleeper: Damon Heta (66/1)
Similar to Nijman, Damon Heta is a floor master. He is the Number 3 Seed for this event, proving his immense consistency over the 34 ProTour events. The Aussie often struggles to bring his “A-game” to the rowdy major stages like the Ally Pally, but the Minehead atmosphere is often more subdued and suited to the “floor grinders.” At 66/1, the price ignores his seeding entirely. If “The Heat” brings his floor form to the main stage, he is a massive threat at a huge price.
Summary and Recommended Bets
| Selection | Bet Type | Odds | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Littler | Outright Winner | 15/8 | The new World No.1 is in imperious form and avoids the toughest R1 ties. |
| Wessel Nijman | Each-Way / Value | 40/1 | He is the #2 Seed. 40/1 is a massive oversight for a player with his 2025 stats. |
| Damon Heta | Longshot / Sleeper | 66/1 | The #3 Seed. A specialist in this format and huge value to make a deep run. |
Odds correct as of Friday morning. Please gamble responsibly.
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