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.
Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler will go head-to-head in a blockbuster first round tie at the Betfred World Matchplay, as Nathan Aspinall begins his title defence against Luke Woodhouse.
Luke Littler will make his Betfred World Matchplay debut later this month, while 2007 champion James Wade secured his qualification in last-gasp fashion on Wednesday.
Luke Littler moved into the provisional qualification places for July's Betfred World Matchplay following his magnificent European Tour triumph in Belgium on Sunday.