The inaugural Betfred Women's World Matchplay takes place in Blackpool on Sunday, as the iconic Winter Gardens plays host to the historic eight-player event.

The PDC can confirm that the Betfred Women's World Matchplay will be held in 2023, while the PDC Women's Series will also expand to 24 events next year.

Betfred will be backing Macmillan Cancer Support through their charity activity at the 2022 Betfred World Matchplay and Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

Lisa Ashton is bidding to transfer her Women’s Series dominance to the Winter Gardens stage when she makes her Blackpool bow at the inaugural Betfred Women’s World Matchplay.

Fans can now pre-order the official Betfred World Matchplay programme ahead of the forthcoming Blackpool event.

Increased prize funds for this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, BoyleSports World Grand Prix and Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts have been confirmed, along with the prize fund for the inaugural Betfred Women’s World Matchplay.

Scottish teenager Chloe O’Brien will fulfil her darting dreams when she makes her Blackpool bow at the inaugural Betfred Women’s World Matchplay next month.

Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock will headline July’s historic Betfred Women’s World Matchplay, with the eight-player line-up for next month’s event now confirmed.

The PDC will stage its first televised women's tournament this summer following the introduction of the Betfred Women's World Matchplay.