Raymond Smith will make his Alexandra Palace return at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship, after claiming victory in the DPA Satellite Tour Play-Off on Sunday.

Bernie Smith, Kayden Milne and Mal Cuming sealed their spots in August’s New Zealand Darts Masters after coming through last weekend’s qualifiers.

Gerwyn Price has issued a warning to his darting rivals as he prepares to get his Betfred World Matchplay campaign underway on Monday night.

Kim Huybrechts has revealed he still harbours aspirations of becoming world number one, as he prepares to make his Betfred World Matchplay return following a three-year hiatus.

Fans attending the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be able to enjoy the added bonus of the WDDA's World Matchplay finals on stage.

Michael van Gerwen marked his big stage return with victory over Adrian Lewis in his Betfred World Matchplay opener on Sunday night, as 2018 champion Gary Anderson crashed out on Day Two in Blackpool.

Michael van Gerwen insists he’s fighting fit as he begins his Betfred World Matchplay campaign against 2013 runner-up Adrian Lewis in a blockbuster first round clash on Sunday night.

James Wade admits the Betfred World Matchplay means more to him than any other tournament, as he bids to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy for a second time.

Martin Lukeman is one of four debutants set to feature at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, and the man nicknamed ‘Smash’ is confident of inflicting serious damage at the Winter Gardens.

David Pallett clinched his first PDC ranking title in Hildesheim on Sunday afternoon, battling past Dutchman Dennie Olde Kalter to win Event 15 on the Winmau Challenge Tour.