Luke Littler remained unfazed by the booing from the Rotterdam crowd during Night 11 of the Premier League Darts, stating it was "exactly what I expected". The crowd's reaction was a continuation of the tension between Littler and Dutch No 1 Gian van Veen, which started in Manchester. Despite the hostile atmosphere, Littler advanced to the final before losing to Jonny Clayton, the current Premier League leader.
Littler had initially stated he would not react to the crowd's taunts, but he eventually responded with a gesture of 'calm down' during his semi-final match against Luke Humphries. Commentator Wayne Mardle noted that Littler's confidence and 'swagger' made him a formidable opponent.
Clayton praised Littler after the final, expressing his respect for the young player's skills and potential. The win solidified Clayton's lead at the top of the table, with a five-point gap over Littler.