The 2023 Betfred World Matchplay gets underway on Saturday, as the showpiece event of the darting summer takes place at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens.

PDC Stats Analyst Christopher Kempf runs the rule over this year's World Matchplay field - based on their last 200 legs played - ahead of this year's summer showpiece at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool...

Betfred will again be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support with their charity activity at the World Matchplay and Women's World Matchplay in Blackpool next week.

Fans can now pre-order the official Betfred World Matchplay programme ahead of the forthcoming event at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Village Hotel Club have been announced as the official hotel partner of the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay.

Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross and Gary Anderson will be in action on a star-studded opening night of the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay, with the schedule of play confirmed for the summer's biggest darts tournament.

Michael van Gerwen will begin the defence of his Betfred World Matchplay title against Brendan Dolan, with the draw confirmed for the summer's biggest darts event.

Josh Rock and Mike De Decker will make their Betfred World Matchplay debuts this month, with the field for the summer spectacular now confirmed.

The race to qualify for the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay will reach its climax at this weekend's Interwetten European Darts Matchplay in Germany.

Jonny Clayton has hailed the influence of his compatriot Gerwyn Price, after the pair led Wales to a second My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts title in Germany last weekend.