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.

2019 Betfred World Matchplay
Saturday July 20
First Round
Mervyn King 10-5 Nathan Aspinall
Stephen Bunting 13-12 Gerwyn Price
Gary Anderson 10-6 Danny Noppert
Rob Cross 10-3 Chris Dobey

Sunday July 21
Afternoon Session
First Round

Krzysztof Ratajski 10-5 Darren Webster
Max Hopp 11-9 Dave Chisnall
Ian White 10-0 Joe Cullen
Michael Smith 10-7 Jamie Hughes

Evening Session
First Round

James Wade 13-12 Jeffrey de Zwaan
Mensur Suljovic 10-1 Jermaine Wattimena
Michael van Gerwen 10-6 Steve Beaton
Glen Durrant 10-4 Adrian Lewis

Monday July 22
First Round

Keegan Brown 10-8 Jonny Clayton
Simon Whitlock 10-8 John Henderson
Daryl Gurney 10-7 Ricky Evans
Peter Wright 10-5 Vincent van der Voort

Tuesday July 23
Second Round

Michael Smith 12-10 Max Hopp
James Wade 13-11 Mensur Suljovic
Mervyn King 11-8 Gary Anderson
Glen Durrant 13-11 Michael van Gerwen

Wednesday July 24
Second Round

Daryl Gurney 11-9 Keegan Brown
Stephen Bunting 14-12 Ian White
Rob Cross 11-5 Krzysztof Ratajski
Peter Wright 11-2 Simon Whitlock

Thursday July 25
Quarter-Finals

Michael Smith 16-11 Mervyn King
Glen Durrant 16-7 James Wade

Friday July 26
Quarter-Finals

Rob Cross 16-14 Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney 16-13 Peter Wright

Saturday July 27
Semi-Finals

Rob Cross 17-15 Daryl Gurney
Michael Smith 17-10 Glen Durrant

Sunday July 28
Final

Rob Cross 18-13 Michael Smith