TICKETS for the 2008 Stan James World Matchplay will go on sale on Monday 7 January exclusively to DartsTV subscribers.
The 15th staging of the famous tournament will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from 20-26 July.
Annual subscribers to DartsTV on the PDC's official website, www.planetdarts.tv, will be able to purchase tickets for one week from 9am on Monday 7 January.
The remaining tickets will be available from 9am on Monday 14 January on general sale.
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster on 0844 856 1111 or in person at the Winter Gardens Box Office.
International callers can ring Ticketmaster on +44 161 385 3587.
DartsTV subscribers will be limited to four tickets per session in the week of pre-sale. When booking tickets the operator will check your name against the current subscriber list to planetdarts.tv and if any purchases are deemed invalid the tickets will not be sent out and refunds will be offered. Please be aware that new subscribers must wait until after midday on the day after joining the service to be able to purchase tickets.
DartsTV subscribers already receive live commentary and highlights from all major PDC tournaments, as well as archive footage and interviews with the stars of the sport.
The 2008 Stan James World Matchplay will have an increased prize fund of £300,000, with the champion taking home a record £60,000.
"With England missing out on Euro 2008, the Stan James World Matchplay will be the highlight of the sporting summer," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"The 2007 event was arguably the greatest ever, we had so many tremendous matches throughout the competition and a new champion, in James Wade.
"The World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens is one of the most special occasions in any sport, and I'm sure we will see the arena packed to see the best darts in the world once more next July."
The 32 players for the tournament will come through a new method in 2008, with the top 16 players from the PDC Order of Merit joined by the best 16 non-qualified players from within the Players Championship Order of Merit.
Hearn added: "These changes will reward players for their consistency and success in Players Championships and I'm sure will result in the best field of challengers ever in the Stan James World Matchplay."
2008 Stan James World Matchplay Tickets
Ticket prices do not include any booking fees.
Season Tickets cost £175, or £225 if purchased after 1 February 2008.
Children under 14 receive a 25% discount on daily tickets, infants under two go free of charge.
* Thursday 24 July afternoon session will be 12.30pm-4.30pm rather than 1pm-5pm
The 15th staging of the famous tournament will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from 20-26 July.
Annual subscribers to DartsTV on the PDC's official website, www.planetdarts.tv, will be able to purchase tickets for one week from 9am on Monday 7 January.
The remaining tickets will be available from 9am on Monday 14 January on general sale.
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster on 0844 856 1111 or in person at the Winter Gardens Box Office.
International callers can ring Ticketmaster on +44 161 385 3587.
DartsTV subscribers will be limited to four tickets per session in the week of pre-sale. When booking tickets the operator will check your name against the current subscriber list to planetdarts.tv and if any purchases are deemed invalid the tickets will not be sent out and refunds will be offered. Please be aware that new subscribers must wait until after midday on the day after joining the service to be able to purchase tickets.
DartsTV subscribers already receive live commentary and highlights from all major PDC tournaments, as well as archive footage and interviews with the stars of the sport.
The 2008 Stan James World Matchplay will have an increased prize fund of £300,000, with the champion taking home a record £60,000.
"With England missing out on Euro 2008, the Stan James World Matchplay will be the highlight of the sporting summer," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"The 2007 event was arguably the greatest ever, we had so many tremendous matches throughout the competition and a new champion, in James Wade.
"The World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens is one of the most special occasions in any sport, and I'm sure we will see the arena packed to see the best darts in the world once more next July."
The 32 players for the tournament will come through a new method in 2008, with the top 16 players from the PDC Order of Merit joined by the best 16 non-qualified players from within the Players Championship Order of Merit.
Hearn added: "These changes will reward players for their consistency and success in Players Championships and I'm sure will result in the best field of challengers ever in the Stan James World Matchplay."
2008 Stan James World Matchplay Tickets
| Sun 20 July (eve) |
Reserved Seat |
Unreserved Seat |
| Mon 21 July (aft) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Mon 21 July (eve) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Tue 22 July (aft) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Tue 22 July (eve) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Wed 23 July (aft) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Wed 23 July (eve) |
£20 |
£15 |
| Thu 24 July (aft*) |
£30 |
£25 |
| Thu 24 July (eve) |
£30 |
£25 |
| Fri 25 July (eve) |
£40 |
£35 |
| Sat 25 July (eve) |
£50 |
£45 |
Season Tickets cost £175, or £225 if purchased after 1 February 2008.
Children under 14 receive a 25% discount on daily tickets, infants under two go free of charge.
* Thursday 24 July afternoon session will be 12.30pm-4.30pm rather than 1pm-5pm