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.

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