Luke Littler remained unfazed by the hostile reception from the Rotterdam crowd during Night 11 of the Premier League Darts, stating it was 'exactly what I expected'. Littler, who was booed throughout his three matches, including his run to the final, attributed his ability to focus on the game to his mental toughness. The crowd's negative reaction stemmed from his previous altercation with Dutch No 1 Gian van Veen from Night Nine in Manchester.
Despite the challenges, Littler advanced to the final before losing to Premier League leader Jonny Clayton. In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Littler expressed his confidence in his ability to perform under pressure, saying 'as soon as I got on stage, I could do my job'. His performance was marked by moments of flair, including a 'calm down' gesture to the crowd and flamboyant flourishes with his darts. Commentators praised Littler's 'swagger' and ability to deal with the hostile crowd, with Wayne Mardle noting that 'when he has this swagger, he's hard to deal with'.
Clayton's victory over Littler marked his fourth nightly win of the 2026 campaign, stretching his lead over Littler to five points at the top of the table. Clayton expressed admiration for Littler, calling him 'absolutely amazing' and praising his skill as a darts player.
The Premier League Darts continues every Thursday until May, with defending champion Luke Humphries vying to retain his title.