This year’s Betfred World Matchplay has been a record-breaking campaign for Dutch darts, with five players already progressing to the second round in Blackpool.

Fresh from inspiring Northern Ireland to World Cup of Darts glory, Josh Rock is now aiming to make his mark at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay.

Luke Littler sent out a statement to his title rivals on Day Two at the Betfred World Matchplay, producing a devastating display to celebrate his first win on the iconic Winter Gardens stage.

Gerwyn Price believes a shift in mentality has been the catalyst for his revival, as the Welshman aims to cap off his resurgence with Betfred World Matchplay glory.

Gian van Veen dethroned reigning champion Luke Humphries on the opening night of the Betfred World Matchplay, as 2023 champion Nathan Aspinall also crashed out in Blackpool.

Luke Humphries is bidding to join an exclusive club in Blackpool this month, as the world number one chases back-to-back Betfred World Matchplay titles.

The PDC's Official Statistical Analyst Christopher Kempf looks at how players in this year's Betfred World Matchplay field have fared against the world's top two, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler, so far in 2025...

The 2025 Betfred World Matchplay will take place at Blackpool's Winter Gardens from July 19-27, as Luke Humphries chases back-to-back titles.

Betfred will remain as title sponsor of the World Matchplay and Women's World Matchplay until at least 2030 after extending their partnership with the PDC.

The 2025 Betfred World Matchplay gets underway on Saturday, as Luke Humphries chases back-to-back titles in the showpiece event of the darting summer.