Former champions Peter Wright and Dimitri Van den Bergh moved through to the last 16 of the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, as Ryan Searle ruined Raymond van Barneveld’s highly-anticipated Blackpool return.

Raymond van Barneveld admits he will feel a sense of pride when he steps onto the Winter Gardens stage for the first time in five years, having fought his way back into the top echelons of darts.

Dimitri Van den Bergh is aiming to continue his remarkable Betfred World Matchplay record in 2023, as he prepares to take on European Champion Ross Smith in his Blackpool opener on Monday evening.

The PDC will again be supporting the World Disability Darts Association during the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay, as the organisation stages its own World Matchplay Finals on stage.

Brendan Dolan caused one of the biggest upsets in Betfred World Matchplay history with a sensational victory over reigning champion Michael van Gerwen on Day Two in Blackpool.

Michael Smith is bidding to cement his status as one of the sport’s greats by adding a maiden Betfred World Matchplay title to his growing haul in Blackpool this week.

Josh Rock will fulfil another darting dream when he makes his highly-anticipated Betfred World Matchplay debut on Sunday afternoon in Blackpool.

Gerwyn Price began his Betfred World Matchplay campaign with a convincing win over Stephen Bunting, as Gary Anderson dumped out Dave Chisnall on a star-studded opening night in Blackpool.

Whether you're heading to the Winter Gardens or enjoying the action from home, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay.

Gary Anderson's return to form in 2023 has made the darting world sit up and take notice, but The Flying Scotsman isn't getting too carried away with himself just yet.