Schindler bidding to break new ground in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Following back-to-back first round exits at the Betfred World Matchplay, Martin Schindler is targeting a maiden victory on the Winter Gardens stage in 2024, and he heads back to Blackpool as a far more formidable proposition.

Reigning champion Aspinall survives opening night scare

Betfred World Matchplay

Nathan Aspinall survived a scare on the opening night of the Betfred World Matchplay as he kicked off his title defence with a 10-8 win over Luke Woodhouse in Blackpool on Saturday.

Where to watch the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay will take place in Blackpool from July 13-21 - below are the ways you can watch live around the world...

Aspinall vows to battle through pain barrier on Blackpool return

Betfred World Matchplay

Nathan Aspinall is aiming to channel the inspiration from his Betfred World Matchplay heroics 12 months ago, as he prepares to battle through the pain barrier on his Blackpool return.

Blackpool Tower lit in honour of Aspinall ahead of Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

The world-famous Blackpool Tower was lit up red on Friday evening to honour defending champion Nathan Aspinall, as he returns to Blackpool for the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.

History could beckon for Humphries at Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Fresh from a sensational 12-month spell that has seen him conquer the darting world, Luke Humphries is chasing another slice of history on his Betfred World Matchplay return in 2024.

2024 Betfred World Matchplay preview

Betfred World Matchplay

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay begins on Saturday, as the showpiece event of the darting summer takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

PDC Fantasy Darts & PDC Predictor returns for 2024 Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

PDC Fantasy Darts and PDC Predictor returns for the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay, giving fans another opportunity to get involved in this year's tournament in Blackpool.

Betfred World Matchplay - July 14 Session Times Update

Betfred World Matchplay

An important update for ticket holders for Sunday July 14 at the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.

Betfred World Matchplay - memorable moments

Betfred World Matchplay

The 2024 Betfred World Matchplay takes place from July 13-21, as the sport's biggest names compete for the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

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