Wright eases through in Blackpool, as Rodriguez stuns Clayton

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2022

Peter Wright began the defence of his Betfred World Matchplay title with victory over Madars Razma, as debutant Rowby-John Rodriguez dumped out eighth seed Jonny Clayton on a thrilling opening night at the Winter Gardens.

How to watch the 2022 Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2022

The 2022 Betfred World Matchplay will be played in Blackpool from July 16-24, below are the ways you can watch live wherever you are in the world...

World Matchplay trends: Debutants, champions, top seeds & World Champs

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2022

Darts stats supremo Richard Ashdown takes a look at four historical trends of the summer's biggest tournament...

Clayton hoping to rediscover winning formula at World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2022

Jonny Clayton is hoping to rediscover the winning formula as he targets a first title of 2022 at the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool.

History-maker Heta targeting further success in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 15 2022

Damon Heta is hoping to make the summer an even more unforgettable one at the Betfred World Matchplay.

2022 Betfred World Matchplay preview

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 15 2022

The 2022 Betfred World Matchplay begins in Blackpool on Saturday, as the iconic Winter Gardens plays host to the showpiece event of the darting summer.

Betfred backing Macmillan Cancer Support with Blackpool charity activity

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 15 2022

Betfred will be backing Macmillan Cancer Support through their charity activity at the 2022 Betfred World Matchplay and Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

PDC Fantasy Darts launched for World Matchplay!

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 14 2022

Red-hot Humphries aiming high ahead of Blackpool bid

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 14 2022

Luke Humphries is aiming to cap off the best six months of his darting career to date by claiming his first televised ranking title at this year’s Betfred World Matchplay.

Refreshed Wright hoping to turn 'rubbish' 2022 around in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 13 2022

Peter Wright says he is feeling refreshed ahead of his Betfred World Matchplay title defence.

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