Nathan Aspinall survived a scare on the opening night of the Betfred World Matchplay as he kicked off his title defence with a 10-8 win over Luke Woodhouse in Blackpool on Saturday.

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay will take place in Blackpool from July 13-21 - below are the ways you can watch live around the world...

Nathan Aspinall is aiming to channel the inspiration from his Betfred World Matchplay heroics 12 months ago, as he prepares to battle through the pain barrier on his Blackpool return.

The world-famous Blackpool Tower was lit up red on Friday evening to honour defending champion Nathan Aspinall, as he returns to Blackpool for the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.

Fresh from a sensational 12-month spell that has seen him conquer the darting world, Luke Humphries is chasing another slice of history on his Betfred World Matchplay return in 2024.

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay begins on Saturday, as the showpiece event of the darting summer takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

PDC Fantasy Darts and PDC Predictor returns for the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay, giving fans another opportunity to get involved in this year's tournament in Blackpool.

An important update for ticket holders for Sunday July 14 at the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay takes place from July 13-21, as the sport's biggest names compete for the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Reigning champion Nathan Aspinall and world number one Luke Humphries will headline the opening night of the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay, with the schedule of play confirmed for the showpiece event of the darting summer.