SUMMARY BEFORE DETAILS
ODKL Leagues Start January 10th > Register Here
Monthly Tournaments > Register Here
Quarterly Majors > Register Here
All your performances in the League, Monthly Tournament & Majors contribute to a 2025 Order of Merit
Cash Prizes & YouTube Revenue
You may have heard but in 2025 I will be taking over the running of the ODKL, picking up on the amazing work by Soph and Jordie. Who will still be involved!
This provides us all with a fantastic opportunity, to combine both ODKL & DartsMatt YouTube communities to create the best online darts experience on the planet!
My job, is to make it fun, a little different and build on the ODKL foundation. My intention is start small, with 3 or 4 games per month & a monthly tournament.
Therefore below outlines my plan for the ODKL 2025. I hope you like it and I look forward to playing, competing and meeting you all next year!
Below is information about
How My YouTube channel & The fantastic ODKL community is being combined and rewarding players
The 2025 ODKL Order of Merit which consists of;
The ODKL League
Monthly One Night Tournaments
The Majors!
How will I combine my YouTube and the ODKL
YouTube Ad revenue works through its partner program, where creators earn money from ads shown on their videos. Advertisers pay YouTube to display ads, and a percentage of that revenue is shared with the creators—typically 55% to the creator and 45% retained by YouTube. Earnings depend on factors like video views, audience demographics, ad engagement, and the type of ads displayed.
With Thanks
I am under no illusion that the base of this revenue comes from our members and subscribers. You guys. For context I currently earn around £30 - £60 per month, which is from a standing start under a year ago today making long form videos. But what if 2025 we experience rapid growth?
If we do, I want to reward you.
Therefore in 2025, I will be given away a percentage of this revenue to you. How can you win it? By taking part in Monthly Tournaments, The Majors and the ODKL (Online Darts and Knockout League).
There will be cash prizes, and a percentage of the Channels 2025 YouTube revenue will be paid out to the person who finishes highest in the Order of Merit and the person(s) who support the channel the most. Also, all entry fees will have a small percentage attributed to the order of merit so that pot builds throughout the year
League Points + League Finishing Position + Monthly Tournament performance= Order of Merit.
The Online Darts Order of Merit Points System
Firstly the league....
The league will be initially 3 or 4 games a month, I want to walk before we run. I suspect we will increase in time.
League size max 10 and then new divisions will be formed. The first league will run Jan-April.
The top four in each division advance to the Semi-Final (1st plays 4th and 2nd plays 3rd - the player who finished higher in the league has the throw).
League finalists are guaranteed promotion, and the bottom two are relegated. Other players maybe promoted in order of league position depending on players that renew into the next season.
Order of Merit - League Points
Your league points are added to your Order of Merit Points, also;
League Winner - 20 points
2nd - 10 points
3rd/ 4th - 5 points
5/6th - 3 points
Other - 2 points
If there is more than 1 division, multipliers to your points will be applied. E.G ODKL Premier League (Your points x 1.2). This will ensure gaining promotion and playing higher leagues is rewarded throughout the year.
Matches will be best of 10 legs.
Tournaments will not be seeded.
Tournament Nights
Ran each month for £3.50
Tournament Majors
Ran every 3 months and replaces the usual tournament with an elevated prize pot.
March - The ODKL Masters
June - The ODKL Open
September - The ODKL Grand Slam
December - The ODKL World Championship
Order of Merit Points for places in Tournaments (Doubled in Majors)
1st - 25 points
2nd - 15 points
Semi-Finals - 10 points
Quarter Finals - 5 Points
Highest Checkout - 5 points
Entry - 2 points
Cash prizes will also be available for all leagues and tournaments. The prize pot will be confirmed before play starts and depends solely on numbers. As we start small with £10 being the entry fee for the league & £3.50 per monthly tournament the prize pot initially will be reflective of the small entry fee. As more players join and I search for sponsorship, the prize pots will hopefully increase!
Please note that all tournaments & leagues are free to those DartsMatt YouTube Members with a Club180 membership or above, excluding Majors.
The YouTube Revenue at the end of the year will be 10% for the player who is top of the order of merit. 5% for 2nd and 5% for all those with the most appearances across the year.
In a nut shell, the more we can grow DartsMatt Events, Competitions, ODKL and YouTube Content, the more money will be available in prizes! Let's do this together, one dart at a time!
How will it work?
To Register you will find the League and Tournaments here.
Telegram - For all formal messaging, arranging of ODKL League matches, for you to find your opponents to arrange fixtures, for Tournament communications between me and you & IT support Download Telegram Here
Nakka - For all League & Tournament matches. It is the responsibility of the first player (Player A) to contact Player B on Telegram or via email to arrange the League fixture.
Once a League match is completed. You must Submit the Result with a screenshot on the website (Submit ODKL League Results Here)
Tournaments will be run over one evening and each tournament will have a single link on Nakka for you to join. You will not need to do anything else but wait for that link to arrive from me.
League Table & Results
Tournament Results
Order of Merit
These webpages will launch when the league starts.
Facebook Group - for all marketing, community and growth of the events. Occasional updates will be posted here and players can post wins, content & banter on here!
However, to contact me, use Telegram below or Raise A Ticket on the "I need help" webpage.
Helpful Links & Videos
Ask a Question (Contact me)
Terms and Conditions for DartsMatt ODKL, Tournament Prize Money & YouTube Revenue
Organiser
The darts tournaments and league are organised by DartsMatt, referred to herein as "the Organiser." For queries, contact the Organiser at arrowsmatt@gmail.com.
Eligibility
Participants must be aged 18 or over.
Entry is open to all eligible players who comply with the league rules and code of conduct. Found on each registration page.
Prize
The winner of the Order of Merit will receive 10%, second place in the order of merit will win 5% and the player(s) with the most registrations to DartsMatt Leagues and Tournaments in 2025 will win a share of 5% of the Organiser's YouTube advert revenue, earned between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025, after taxes have been deducted.
The prize will be calculated based on revenue received from YouTube by the Organiser and paid via bank transfer or an agreed-upon method.
Calculation and Payment of Prize
The league & tournament format, the order of merit points, the rules, prize, payment, terms and conditions can be changed by the organiser at any point in time.
Revenue will be calculated based on YouTube’s payment reports and verified by the Organiser and shared with the qualifiers.
The prize will be distributed by 31st January 2026 (when the organiser gets paid).
Adjustments will be made for changes in YouTube’s revenue policies or unforeseen deductions.
Disqualification
Players may be disqualified from the league and forfeit their eligibility for the prize for any of the following reasons:
Breach of tournament or league rules.
Unsportsmanlike conduct or cheating.
Failure to complete the league or tournament schedule without valid reason.
For any reason decided by the organiser at any time.
Tax Responsibility
The prize is subject to the Organiser’s tax obligations.
The winner is responsible for reporting and paying any taxes due on the prize in their jurisdiction.
Force Majeure
The Organiser is not responsible for delays, cancellations, or changes to the prize due to circumstances beyond their control, including changes in YouTube policies or platform closure.
Amendments
The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants in a timely manner.
Acceptance of Terms
By participating in the league or tournaments, players agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, contact DartsMatt at arrowsmatt@gmail.com.