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.

2019 Betfred World Matchplay
Saturday July 20
First Round
Mervyn King 10-5 Nathan Aspinall
Stephen Bunting 13-12 Gerwyn Price
Gary Anderson 10-6 Danny Noppert
Rob Cross 10-3 Chris Dobey

Sunday July 21
Afternoon Session
First Round

Krzysztof Ratajski 10-5 Darren Webster
Max Hopp 11-9 Dave Chisnall
Ian White 10-0 Joe Cullen
Michael Smith 10-7 Jamie Hughes

Evening Session
First Round

James Wade 13-12 Jeffrey de Zwaan
Mensur Suljovic 10-1 Jermaine Wattimena
Michael van Gerwen 10-6 Steve Beaton
Glen Durrant 10-4 Adrian Lewis

Monday July 22
First Round

Keegan Brown 10-8 Jonny Clayton
Simon Whitlock 10-8 John Henderson
Daryl Gurney 10-7 Ricky Evans
Peter Wright 10-5 Vincent van der Voort

Tuesday July 23
Second Round

Michael Smith 12-10 Max Hopp
James Wade 13-11 Mensur Suljovic
Mervyn King 11-8 Gary Anderson
Glen Durrant 13-11 Michael van Gerwen

Wednesday July 24
Second Round

Daryl Gurney 11-9 Keegan Brown
Stephen Bunting 14-12 Ian White
Rob Cross 11-5 Krzysztof Ratajski
Peter Wright 11-2 Simon Whitlock

Thursday July 25
Quarter-Finals

Michael Smith 16-11 Mervyn King
Glen Durrant 16-7 James Wade

Friday July 26
Quarter-Finals

Rob Cross 16-14 Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney 16-13 Peter Wright

Saturday July 27
Semi-Finals

Rob Cross 17-15 Daryl Gurney
Michael Smith 17-10 Glen Durrant

Sunday July 28
Final

Rob Cross 18-13 Michael Smith