James Wade has issued a defiant message ahead of his semi-final clash against Luke Humphries at the Betfred World Matchplay on Saturday.

Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay on Saturday, after overcoming Andrew Gilding and Rob Cross in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday.

Andrew Gilding is plotting another major upset when he renews his rivalry with Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay on Friday night.

Luke Humphries and James Wade will meet in the semi-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay after winning quarter-final ties against Dimitri Van den Bergh and Ross Smith respectively on Thursday in Blackpool.

Ross Smith is hoping to continue his breakthrough run in Blackpool when he takes on James Wade for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals on Thursday.

Rob Cross produced an inspired display to set up a fascinating quarter-final showdown against Michael Smith at the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday.

Nathan Aspinall's reign as Betfred World Matchplay champion was brought to an end by James Wade on Tuesday in Blackpool.

Stephen Bunting has vowed to come out fighting ahead of his second round clash against Luke Humphries at the Betfred World Matchplay tonight.

Michael van Gerwen produced a superb performance to dump out debutant Luke Littler in a heavyweight first round showdown at the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday.

Players from the World Disability Darts Association will experience the Winter Gardens stage during the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.