Van Gerwen topples Littler to send statement in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen produced a superb performance to dump out debutant Luke Littler in a heavyweight first round showdown at the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday.

WDDA stars given the chance to shine at the Winter Gardens

Betfred World Matchplay

Players from the World Disability Darts Association will experience the Winter Gardens stage during the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay.

Littler relishing 'blockbuster' Van Gerwen showdown in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Luke Littler insists he is relishing his 'blockbuster' first round showdown against Michael van Gerwen at the Betfred World Matchplay tonight.

Nine-dart Van den Bergh delivers as Wright crashes out in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Dimitri Van den Bergh lit up the Betfred World Matchplay with a sensational nine-darter on Sunday, as former champion Peter Wright crashed out on Day Two at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

Van den Bergh's pride with Betfred World Matchplay nine-darter

Betfred World Matchplay

Dimitri Van den Bergh joined an elite group of players to achieve a nine-darter in the Betfred World Matchplay during Sunday's first round win over Martin Schindler.

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.

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