Stan James World Matchplay Tickets

TICKETS for the Stan James World Matchplay are still available from the Winter Gardens Box Office.

The tournament, screened live on Sky Sports, begins on Sunday in the Empress Ballroom at Blackpool's famous Winter Gardens, and runs for a week to the final on Saturday July 26.

The opening night will feature 2005 champion Colin Lloyd, who meets Mark Walsh, and crowd favourite Wayne 'Hawaii 501' Mardle, against Mark Dudbridge, is also in action.

Phil Taylor begins his title bid on Monday evening when he meets Steve Beaton, with five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld also playing when he meets debutant Mark Frost.

Blackpool-based Ronnie Baxter opens up Tuesday's afternoon session against Andy Smith, with Dutch sensation Michael van Gerwen and Peter 'One Dart' Manley also on the oche.

Last year's champion James Wade begins the defence of his title on Tuesday evening against Wayne Jones, with the second round also starting in this session.

Tickets, starting at just £15, are still on sale from the Winter Gardens Box Office or via 0844 856 1111.