Betfred World Matchplay dates confirmed for 2025

Betfred World Matchplay

The biggest names in darts will return to Blackpool in July 2025, with the dates for the Betfred World Matchplay and Betfred Women's World Matchplay now confirmed.

More darts than ever in 2025 as PDC calendar released

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The growth of the PDC circuit will continue in 2025, with next year's calendar now confirmed.

Relive a classic World Matchplay with Betfred's exclusive review

Betfred World Matchplay

Fans can now relive the best of the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay and Women's World Matchplay in a special video produced by the event's title sponsors.

History for Humphries following Betfred World Matchplay glory

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Humphries created another slice of history on a memorable night at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Sunday, after becoming only the second reigning World Champion to win the Betfred World Matchplay.

Humphries & Van Gerwen poised for epic clash at Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

The world's top two players will go head-to-head in Sunday's Betfred World Matchplay final, as Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen do battle for the right to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy.

Humphries denies Van Gerwen in gripping World Matchplay final

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Humphries celebrated a maiden Betfred World Matchplay title with a thrilling 18-15 victory over Michael van Gerwen at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Sunday.

Van Gerwen and Humphries to collide in World Matchplay final

Betfred World Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen and Luke Humphries will meet in the final of the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay on Sunday, after the world's top two won their semi-final ties in Blackpool on Saturday.

Defiant Wade eyeing more World Matchplay history

Betfred World Matchplay

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

Van Gerwen & Smith to renew rivalry in World Matchplay semi-finals

Betfred World Matchplay

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.

Gilding plotting another major upset in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

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.

The 2022 Betfred World Matchplay took place from July 16-24 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

The summer's biggest darts tournament saw 32 of the world's top stars in action across nine days.

Michael van Gerwen claimed his third World Matchplay title, defeating Gerwyn Price in the final to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy.

Details of the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay will be confirmed in due course.

2022 Betfred World Matchplay
Schedule of Play
Saturday July 16
4x First Round

Krzysztof Ratajski 10-6 Stephen Bunting
Dimitri Van den Bergh 10-2 Callan Rydz
Peter Wright 10-4 Madars Razma
Rowby-John Rodriguez 10-7 Jonny Clayton

Sunday July 17
Afternoon Session
4x First Round

Dirk van Duijvenbode 10-8 Ryan Searle
Danny Noppert 10-6 Brendan Dolan
Daryl Gurney 10-7 Gary Anderson
Michael Smith 11-9 Andrew Gilding

Evening Session
4x First Round

Joe Cullen 10-2 Damon Heta
James Wade 10-4 Martin Lukeman
Michael van Gerwen 10-7 Adrian Lewis
Nathan Aspinall 10-5 Luke Humphries

Monday July 18
4x First Round

Rob Cross 11-9 Chris Dobey
Jose de Sousa 10-6 Gabriel Clemens
Gerwyn Price 10-8 Martin Schindler
Dave Chisnall 10-7 Kim Huybrechts

Tuesday July 19
4x Second Round
Dimitri Van den Bergh 11-6 Rowby-John Rodriguez
Nathan Aspinall 11-9 James Wade
Peter Wright 13-11 Krzysztof Ratajski
Michael van Gerwen 11-5 Joe Cullen

Wednesday July 20
4x Second Round
Danny Noppert 11-4 Daryl Gurney
Jose de Sousa 11-8 Rob Cross
Gerwyn Price 11-8 Dave Chisnall
Dirk van Duijvenbode 11-7 Michael Smith

Thursday July 21
2x Quarter-Finals
Dimitri Van den Bergh 16-14 Peter Wright 
Michael van Gerwen 16-14 Nathan Aspinall

Friday July 22
2x Quarter-Finals
Danny Noppert 16-11 Dirk van Duijvenbode
Gerwyn Price 16-14 Jose De Sousa

Saturday July 23
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Price 17-11 Danny Noppert
Michael van Gerwen 17-14 Dimitri Van den Bergh

Sunday July 24
Afternoon Session

Women's World Matchplay
Quarter-Finals

Lisa Ashton 4-0 Chloe O’Brien
Aileen de Graaf 4-1 Laura Turner
Fallon Sherrock 4-2 Katie Sheldon
Lorraine Winstanley 4-3 Rhian Griffiths

Semi-Finals
Aileen de Graaf 5-4 Lisa Ashton
Fallon Sherrock 5-2 Lorraine Winstanley

Final
Fallon Sherrock 6-3 Aileen de Graaf

Evening Session
Final
Michael van Gerwen 18-14 Gerwyn Price

Draw Bracket
(1) Peter Wright v Madars Razma
(16) Krzysztof Ratajski v Stephen Bunting
(8) Jonny Clayton v Rowby-John Rodriguez
(9) Dimitri Van den Bergh v Callan Rydz
(4) Michael van Gerwen v Adrian Lewis
(13) Joe Cullen v Damon Heta
(5) James Wade v Martin Lukeman
(12) Luke Humphries v Nathan Aspinall
(2) Gerwyn Price v Martin Schindler
(15) Dave Chisnall v Kim Huybrechts
(7) Jose de Sousa v Gabriel Clemens
(10) Rob Cross v Chris Dobey
(3) Michael Smith v Andrew Gilding
(14) Dirk van Duijvenbode v Ryan Searle
(6) Gary Anderson v Daryl Gurney
(11) Danny Noppert v Brendan Dolan

Format
First Rounds - Best of 19 legs
Second Round - Best of 21 legs
Quarter-Finals - Best of 31 legs
Semi-Finals - Best of 33 legs
Final - Best of 35 legs

Prize Fund
Winner - £200,000
Runner-Up - £100,000
Semi-Finalists - £50,000
Quarter-Finalists - £30,000
Second Round Losers - £15,000
First Round Losers - £10,000
Total - £800,000

Drawboard