The game has proved to be a massive hit across the Channel, with a record 400,000 people tuning in to watch the games at London’s Alexandra Palace in December
Darts ace Luke Littler has sparked a surge in the sport's popularity in France, defying initial skepticism from TV executives. The PDC World Darts Championships, broadcast on L’Equipe, attracted a record 400,000 viewers in December, leading to the emergence of new darts clubs across the country. Thibault Tricole, the only French player in the world championships, has become a celebrity. Despite the government's reluctance to classify darts as a sport, the sport is thriving, with L’Equipe planning to air 320 hours of competitions. Darts, believed to have originated in France in the 19th century, is now gaining widespread appeal in the country.
