Bunting: 'I'm not here for a holiday, I'm here to win!'

Betfred World Matchplay

Stephen Bunting is confident of breaking new ground at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, as he prepares to take on Jonny Clayton in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown on Thursday.

Littler and Rock win World Matchplay marathons on epic night in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler preserved his Betfred World Matchplay hopes with a stunning comeback victory against Jermaine Wattimena on an epic night of second round action in Blackpool.

Van Gerwen admits 'darts doesn't stop for anyone' ahead of Rock clash

Betfred World Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen admitted that ‘darts doesn’t stop for anyone’ ahead of his Betfred World Matchplay showdown against Josh Rock on Wednesday.

Bunting wins Anderson tie-break to reach the last eight in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Stephen Bunting edged out Gary Anderson in a dramatic tie-break to book his place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday, while James Wade continued his brilliant form in Blackpool.

PDC Fantasy Darts: Littler the prized asset at the World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler was the highest scoring player in PDC Fantasy Darts following the conclusion of the first round at the Betfred World Matchplay.

Van Veen believes he 'belongs' following Blackpool breakthrough

Betfred World Matchplay

Gian van Veen believes he now belongs at the elite level after celebrating his landmark first win at the Betfred World Matchplay on Saturday.

Rock produces blistering display to break new ground in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Josh Rock produced a blistering performance to begin his bid for Betfred World Matchplay glory on Monday, as Gerwyn Price overcame Daryl Gurney in a high-octane affair.

Goodbrand, Sutherland Jr & Murdoch clinch WDDA titles in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Nicky Goodbrand, Robert Sutherland Jr and John Murdoch celebrated victories on the Winter Gardens stage in the 2025 WDDA World Matchplay finals in Blackpool on Sunday.

Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld poised for blockbuster Blackpool clash

Betfred World Matchplay

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.

Rock bidding to break new ground at the Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

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.

The 2022 Betfred World Matchplay took place from July 16-24 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

The summer's biggest darts tournament saw 32 of the world's top stars in action across nine days.

Michael van Gerwen claimed his third World Matchplay title, defeating Gerwyn Price in the final to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy.

Details of the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay will be confirmed in due course.

2022 Betfred World Matchplay
Schedule of Play
Saturday July 16
4x First Round

Krzysztof Ratajski 10-6 Stephen Bunting
Dimitri Van den Bergh 10-2 Callan Rydz
Peter Wright 10-4 Madars Razma
Rowby-John Rodriguez 10-7 Jonny Clayton

Sunday July 17
Afternoon Session
4x First Round

Dirk van Duijvenbode 10-8 Ryan Searle
Danny Noppert 10-6 Brendan Dolan
Daryl Gurney 10-7 Gary Anderson
Michael Smith 11-9 Andrew Gilding

Evening Session
4x First Round

Joe Cullen 10-2 Damon Heta
James Wade 10-4 Martin Lukeman
Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Adrian Lewis
Nathan Aspinall 10-5 Luke Humphries

Monday July 18
4x First Round

Rob Cross 11-9 Chris Dobey
Jose de Sousa 10-6 Gabriel Clemens
Gerwyn Price 10-8 Martin Schindler
Dave Chisnall 10-7 Kim Huybrechts

Tuesday July 19
4x Second Round
Dimitri Van den Bergh 11-6 Rowby-John Rodriguez
Nathan Aspinall 11-9 James Wade
Peter Wright 13-11 Krzysztof Ratajski
Michael van Gerwen 11-5 Joe Cullen

Wednesday July 20
4x Second Round
Danny Noppert 11-4 Daryl Gurney
Jose de Sousa 11-8 Rob Cross
Gerwyn Price 11-8 Dave Chisnall
Dirk van Duijvenbode 11-7 Michael Smith

Thursday July 21
2x Quarter-Finals
Dimitri Van den Bergh 16-14 Peter Wright 
Michael van Gerwen 16-14 Nathan Aspinall

Friday July 22
2x Quarter-Finals
Danny Noppert 16-11 Dirk van Duijvenbode
Gerwyn Price 16-14 Jose De Sousa

Saturday July 23
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Price 17-11 Danny Noppert
Michael van Gerwen 17-14 Dimitri Van den Bergh

Sunday July 24
Afternoon Session

Women's World Matchplay
Quarter-Finals

Lisa Ashton 4-0 Chloe O’Brien
Aileen de Graaf 4-1 Laura Turner
Fallon Sherrock 4-2 Katie Sheldon
Lorraine Winstanley 4-3 Rhian Griffiths

Semi-Finals
Aileen de Graaf 5-4 Lisa Ashton
Fallon Sherrock 5-2 Lorraine Winstanley

Final
Fallon Sherrock 6-3 Aileen de Graaf

Evening Session
Final
Michael van Gerwen 18-14 Gerwyn Price

Draw Bracket
(1) Peter Wright v Madars Razma
(16) Krzysztof Ratajski v Stephen Bunting
(8) Jonny Clayton v Rowby-John Rodriguez
(9) Dimitri Van den Bergh v Callan Rydz
(4) Michael van Gerwen v Adrian Lewis
(13) Joe Cullen v Damon Heta
(5) James Wade v Martin Lukeman
(12) Luke Humphries v Nathan Aspinall
(2) Gerwyn Price v Martin Schindler
(15) Dave Chisnall v Kim Huybrechts
(7) Jose de Sousa v Gabriel Clemens
(10) Rob Cross v Chris Dobey
(3) Michael Smith v Andrew Gilding
(14) Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ryan Searle
(6) Gary Anderson v Daryl Gurney
(11) Danny Noppert v Brendan Dolan

Format
First Rounds - 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

Prize Fund
Winner - £200,000
Runner-Up - £100,000
Semi-Finalists - £50,000
Quarter-Finalists - £30,000
Second Round Losers - £15,000
First Round Losers - £10,000
Total - £800,000

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