A NEW era begins at the BetVictor World Matchplay on Saturday, as the likes of Michael van Gerwen, Rob Cross and Peter Wright begin the challenge to succeed the legendary Phil Taylor as the king of the Blackpool event.

Christopher Kempf, the statistical analyst of the PDC, takes a look at how the PDC Order of Merit might change after the BetVictor World Matchplay.

GARY ANDERSON is targeting a career-best performance at this year's BetVictor World Matchplay.

TWO places in the 2018 Champions League of Darts are up for grabs heading into the BetVictor World Matchplay which begins in Blackpool on Saturday.

ALAN WARRINER-LITTLE looks ahead to the start of the BetVictor World Matchplay this Saturday and predicts who will lift the Phil Taylor Trophy.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN believes he is the man to beat in Blackpool ahead of the start of his BetVictor World Matchplay campaign.

PUT your darts knowledge to the test with our Official PDC Quiz: World Matchplay 2018 Edition.

Christopher Kempf, the statistical analyst of the PDC, takes a look at why missing the 'big number' is easier than it looks.

MICHAEL SMITH will enjoy home comforts as he begins his quest for the biggest title of his career at the BetVictor World Matchplay.

DARTS fans wishing to attend the BetVictor World Matchplay can still secure their tickets for the Winter Gardens event.