Resurgent Wade reclaims place in world's top five

Betfred World Matchplay

James Wade has reclaimed a place in the world’s top five following his superb run to Sunday’s Betfred World Matchplay final in Blackpool.

Littler aiming to 'conquer' darts after emulating his idol Taylor

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler insists he wants to ‘conquer’ the sport after emulating his darting idol Phil Taylor with a historic Betfred World Matchplay triumph on Sunday.

Record-breaker Littler defeats Wade to win Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler produced a record-breaking display to defeat James Wade 18-13 and celebrate Betfred World Matchplay success on a memorable night in Blackpool.

Wade and Littler poised for historic Winter Gardens showdown

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James Wade and Luke Littler will go head-to-head in a clash of the generations in Sunday’s Betfred World Matchplay final in Blackpool.

Nine-dart Littler sets up Wade final on record-breaking night in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler will take on James Wade in Sunday's Betfred World Matchplay final, after landing an astonishing nine-dart finish on a record-breaking night of semi-final action in Blackpool.

PDC Fantasy Darts: Transfer Window open ahead of World Matchplay semis

Betfred World Matchplay

The PDC Fantasy Darts transfer window is open ahead of Saturday's Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals in Blackpool.

Clayton has his 'hunger' back ahead of semi-final clash with Wade

Betfred World Matchplay

Jonny Clayton insists he’s rediscovered his hunger for the sport ahead of his semi-final showdown against James Wade at the Betfred World Matchplay on Saturday night.

Littler & Rock set up fascinating Betfred World Matchplay semi-final

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler and Josh Rock will lock horns in a captivating Betfred World Matchplay semi-final on Saturday, after coming through thrilling last eight ties on a memorable night in Blackpool.

Price 'getting back to his best' ahead of Rock showdown

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Gerwyn Price believes he’s getting back to his brilliant best ahead of his mouth-watering quarter-final clash against Josh Rock at the Betfred World Matchplay on Friday night.

Wade and Clayton set up semi-final showdown at Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

James Wade and Jonny Clayton will go head-to-head in the Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals on Saturday, after overcoming Gian van Veen and Stephen Bunting in their respective quarter-final ties on Thursday.

The 2020 Betfred World Matchplay was staged from July 18-26 behind closed doors at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.

The prestigious event saw 32 of the world's best players battle it out for The Phil Taylor Trophy, with the world's top 16 joined by 16 qualifiers from the ProTour Order of Merit.

Dimitri Van den Bergh became the first player to win on debut since the tournament's first staging in 1994.

2020 Betfred World Matchplay
Saturday July 18

5x First Round Matches
Simon Whitlock 10-4 Ryan Joyce
Krzysztof Ratajski 10-4 Jermaine Wattimena
James Wade 12-10 Keegan Brown
Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Brendan Dolan
Gary Anderson 10-5 Justin Pipe

Sunday July 19
5x First Round Matches
Mensur Suljovic 12-10 Jamie Hughes
Glen Durrant 10-3 Jeffrey de Zwaan
Rob Cross 8-10 Gabriel Clemens
Peter Wright 10-8 Jose De Sousa
Michael Smith 10-3 Jonny Clayton

Monday July 20
5x First Round Matches
Vincent van der Voort 10-6 Dave Chisnall
Joe Cullen 13-12 Ian White
Daryl Gurney 10-5 Ricky Evans
Danny Noppert 10-7 Gerwyn Price
Adrian Lewis 11-9 Steve Beaton

Tuesday July 21
1x First Round, 4x Second Round Matches
Dimitri Van den Bergh 10-5 Nathan Aspinall (R1)
Michael Smith 14-12 Mensur Suljovic
Gary Anderson 11-8 James Wade
Simon Whitlock 11-4 Michael van Gerwen
Krzysztof Ratajski 12-10 Gabriel Clemens 

Wednesday July 22
4x Second Round Matches
Vincent van der Voort 11-5 Daryl Gurney
Dimitri Van den Bergh 11-9 Joe Cullen
Glen Durrant 11-8 Peter Wright 
Adrian Lewis 11-7 Danny Noppert

Thursday July 23
2x Quarter-Finals
Michael Smith 16-13 Krzysztof Ratajski
Gary Anderson 16-12 Simon Whitlock

Friday July 24
2x Quarter-Finals 

Dimitri Van den Bergh 16-12 Adrian Lewis 
Glen Durrant 18-16 Vincent van der Voort

Saturday July 25
Semi-Finals

Gary Anderson 18-16 Michael Smith
Dimitri Van den Bergh 17-15 Glen Durrant

Sunday July 26
Final

Dimitri Van den Bergh 18-10 Gary Anderson

Format
First Round - Best of 19 legs
Second Round - Best of 21 legs
Quarter-Finals - Best of 31 legs
Semi-Finals - Best of 33 legs
Final - Best of 35 legs
Each game must be won by two clear legs, with up to a maximum of five additional legs being played before the sixth additional leg is sudden-death. For example, should a First Round game (best of 19 legs) reach 12-12, then the 25th leg would be the final and deciding leg.

Prize Money
Winner - £150,000
Runner-Up - £70,000
Semi-Finalists - £50,000
Quarter-Finalists - £25,000
Second Round Losers - £15,000
First Round Losers - £10,000
Total - £700,000

PDC Order of Merit Qualifiers
1 Michael van Gerwen
2 Peter Wright
3 Gerwyn Price
4 Rob Cross
5 Michael Smith
6 Nathan Aspinall
7 Daryl Gurney
8 Gary Anderson
9 James Wade
10 Dave Chisnall
11 Ian White
12 Mensur Suljovic
13 Krzysztof Ratajski
14 Adrian Lewis
15 Glen Durrant
16 Simon Whitlock

ProTour Order of Merit Qualifiers
Joe Cullen
Brendan Dolan
Jose De Sousa (Debut)
Danny Noppert
Jermaine Wattimena
Gabriel Clemens (Debut)
Jonny Clayton
Jamie Hughes
Jeffrey de Zwaan
Ryan Joyce (Debut)
Dimitri Van den Bergh (Debut)
Justin Pipe
Vincent van der Voort
Keegan Brown
Steve Beaton
Ricky Evans