THE 2017 BetVictor World Matchplay begins on Saturday - we look ahead to nine days in Blackpool.

SIMON WHITLOCK is aiming to cement his status as Australia's number one when he faces Kyle Anderson.

THE schedule of play for the 2017 BetVictor World Matchplay has been confirmed.

PHIL TAYLOR is an unprecedented 20/1 with sponsors BetVictor to win the World Matchplay.

THE draw for the BetVictor World Matchplay was made on Tuesday evening.

THE field for the BetVictor World Matchplay has been confirmed - with Justin Pipe snatching qualification.

JOE CULLEN won his second title of 2017 by defeating Zoran Lerchbacher in Players Championship 16 final.

DARREN WEBSTER won his first ranking title for 12 years at Players Championship 15.

THE eyes of the darting world will be locked on the Barnsley Metrodome this coming weekend.

Tickets for the 2017 BetVictor World Mathchplay are now on General Sale.