Wright denies Ratajski in epic contest as Van Gerwen dumps out Cullen

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 19 2022

The second round of the 2022 Betfred World Matchplay gets underway on what promises to be a blockbuster Tuesday evening at the Winter Gardens.

Rodriguez insists 'I can beat anyone' ahead of Van den Bergh battle

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 19 2022

Rowby-John Rodriguez insists he can beat anyone in the world, as he prepares to take on his close friend Dimitri Van den Bergh for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Epic Cross comeback sinks Dobey as Price powers through

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2022

Rob Cross produced a remarkable comeback while Gerwyn Price also made it through to round two on Night Three.

Price issues warning to rivals ahead of World Matchplay opener

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2022

Gerwyn Price has issued a warning to his darting rivals as he prepares to get his Betfred World Matchplay campaign underway on Monday night.

Huybrechts reveals world number one ambition ahead of Blackpool return

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2022

Kim Huybrechts has revealed he still harbours aspirations of becoming world number one, as he prepares to make his Betfred World Matchplay return following a three-year hiatus.

WDDA finalists set for big-stage chance in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2022

Fans attending the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be able to enjoy the added bonus of the WDDA's World Matchplay finals on stage.

Van Gerwen battles past Lewis as Anderson crashes out

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2022

Michael van Gerwen marked his big stage return with victory over Adrian Lewis in his Betfred World Matchplay opener on Sunday night, as 2018 champion Gary Anderson crashed out on Day Two in Blackpool.

Van Gerwen fighting fit as he eyes World Matchplay hat-trick

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2022

Michael van Gerwen insists he’s fighting fit as he begins his Betfred World Matchplay campaign against 2013 runner-up Adrian Lewis in a blockbuster first round clash on Sunday night.

Wade desperate to double Betfred World Matchplay tally

Betfred Women's World Matchplay

Jul 17 2022

James Wade admits the Betfred World Matchplay means more to him than any other tournament, as he bids to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy for a second time.

'Smash' Lukeman vows to inflict damage on his Blackpool bow

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2022

Martin Lukeman is one of four debutants set to feature at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay, and the man nicknamed ‘Smash’ is confident of inflicting serious damage at the Winter Gardens.

The 2023 Betfred World Matchplay will take place from July 15-23 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

The biggest ranking event outside the World Championship will see 32 of the world's top stars battling it out across nine days of action for the Phil Taylor Trophy.

The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding subscribers based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland).

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2023 Betfred World Matchplay
Schedule of Play
Saturday July 15 (1900 BST)

4x First Round

Sunday July 16
Afternoon Session (1300 BST)

4x First Round

Evening Session (1930 BST)
4x First Round

Monday July 17 (1900 BST)
4x First Round

Tuesday July 18 (1900 BST)
4x Second Round

Wednesday July 19 (1900 BST)
4x Second Round

Thursday July 20 (2000 BST)
2x Quarter-Finals

Friday July 21 (2000 BST)
2x Quarter-Finals

Saturday July 22 (2000 BST)
2x Semi-Finals

Sunday July 23
Afternoon Session (1300 BST)

Women's World Matchplay

Evening Session (2000 BST)
Final