Luke Humphries switches jersey for tonight's Premier League Darts, honoring Cool Hand with a commemorative outfit.
Stylin' Luke Humphries Spices Up Premier League Darts in Leeds with a Fresh Look
Luke Humphries, known for his signature blue shirt at every darts appearance, is tossing tradition aside for the Night 14 event in Leeds.
The 2024 world champion and current number one, Humphries, aims to narrow the gap between him and Luke Littler at the table top. With his fashion choice this time around, Humphries hopes to excite the Leeds crowd.
Having won his fifth night of the season in Birmingham, the "Nuke" is gearing up for a stellar performance in yellow, honoring the city's beloved Leeds United, adorned with a special kit.
The Story Behind the Shirt Switch
In tribute to the club he loves, Luke Humphries showcases a yellow-inspired, Leeds-themed shirt — a throwback to a retro design he sported the previous year.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the Cool Hand exclaimed, "It feels yellow for Leeds this year, that's why I went for this one and I'm quite happy with it."
For cash donations made to Leeds Hospitals Charity in 2024, Humphries gifted signed, match-worn shirts to winners in a raffle[1].
The Buzz in Leeds
Night 14 takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, with fans still reveling from the Championship triumph earlier in the season. As Humphries prepares to dart his way into their hearts, expect the crowd to be electric!
Having narrowly missed the Championship title last year, the atmosphere at the arena is likely to be more relaxed, bar the feverish excitement that a win brings.
"The atmosphere was amazing last year," Humphries recalled, "…But this year we won, so there's been such a great party atmosphere."
Clash of Champions
Facing off first in the quarter-finals is the unyielding Michael van Gerwen. Humphries, aware of the challenge ahead, remains optimistic.
"It's not an easy game for myself," he admitted, "but the only pressure on my shoulders will be the fact that I want to do well in Leeds."
Watch the Action Unfold
Night 14 of the 2025 tournament kicks off on Thursday, May 8, at 7pm from the First Direct Arena in Leeds. Live coverage can be found on talkSPORT 2, talkSPORT Darts YouTube channel, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Action.
References
[1] Leeds Hospitals Charity: Luke Humphries donates signed shirt to raise funds[2] 2025 Premier League Darts Night 14 Schedule and Venue[3] talksport.com: Premier League Darts breaths new life into traditional sport[4] Luke Littler trolls heckling fans in thrilling Premier League performance[5] Phil Taylor steps in to save rival mid-match[6] Two racers die in shocking crash during race event[7] Former top player receives historic million-dollar settlement after retirement[8] Sky Sports to cover Premier League Darts Night 14 event
- Luke Humphries, who normally wears a blue shirt, is shifting his fashion choices to a Leeds United-inspired yellow shirt for the Premier League Darts event in Leeds.
- The yellow shirt worn by Luke Humphries in Leeds is a throwback to a retro design he used the previous year, as a tribute to Leeds United.
- In 2024, Luke Humphries donated signed, match-worn shirts to winners in a raffle for cash donations made to Leeds Hospitals Charity.
- The crowd at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, where Night 14 of the 2025 Premier League Darts tournament is held, is expected to be electric, given Leeds' recent Championship triumph and the relaxed but exciting atmosphere.
- In the quarter-finals of the same tournament, Luke Humphries will go up against Michael van Gerwen, an unyielding competitor, but Humphries remains optimistic about the match.
