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World Matchplay Darts Information
World Matchplay Darts Blog Content
- World Matchplay Darts Preview
- World Matchplay Darts Format & Schedule
- World Matchplay Darts Last Ten Winners
- World Matchplay Darts Statistics & Records
- Darts Betting Guides on OLBG
How can I bet on the Darts ?
If you are new to darts betting then check out our darts betting guide which has information to help get started. When ready to place your darts bets check out our best bookie for darts article to see which bookie may suit your darts betting needs. There are many different darts markets, for example: Match Winner, Set Score, Total 180's, Most 180's plus many more.
Who will win the World Matchplay Darts tournament ?
OLBG's darts tipsters provide insight and analysis on contenders for the World Matchplay Tournament winner plus there will be daily match selections during the World Matchplay Darts tournament so be sure to check the daily world matchplay darts tips before placing your darts bets.
Is the World Matchplay Darts tournament Live on TV ?
The World Matchplay Darts tournament is live every day on Sky Sports in the UK.
World Matchplay Darts Preview
When is the World Matchplay Darts tournament ?
The 2026 World Matchplay Darts Tournament dates are to be confirmed.
Where is the World Matchplay Darts tournament ?
The 2026 World Matchplay Darts Tournament takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Who are the favourites to win the World Matchplay Darts tournament ?
The defending World Matchplay champion is Luke Littler, take a look at the OLBG Best Darts Tipsters selections nearer to the World Matchplay Darts Tournament to see who the best profit performing darts tipsters are predicting to win.
World Matchplay Darts Format & Schedule
Format
How does the World Matchplay Darts Tournament work ?
The Betfred sponsored World Matchplay Darts tournament is the biggest summer event on the PDC calendar, featuring 32 of the world's top players.
- First Round: Best of 19 legs (first to 10, must be won by 2 clear legs, sudden death after 12-12)
- Second Round: Best of 21 legs (first to 11, 2 clear legs, sudden death after 13-13)
- Quarter Finals: Best of 31 legs (first to 16, 2 clear legs, sudden death after 18-18)
- Semi Finals: Best of 33 legs (first to 17, 2 clear legs, sudden death after 19-19)
- Final: Best of 35 legs (first to 18, 2 clear legs, sudden death after 20-20)
Schedule
- First Round (Saturday 19th to Monday 21st July)
| Player (seeding) | v | Player |
|---|---|---|
| James Wade (9) | 10 v 3 | Joe Cullen |
| Danny Noppert (16) | 10 v 2 | Cameron Menzies |
| Luke Humphries (1) | 8 v 10 | Gian van Veen |
| Nathan Aspinall (8) | 6 v 10 | Wessel Nijman |
| Damon Heta (7) | 10 v 12 | Andrew Gilding |
| Rob Cross (10) | 8 v 10 | Dirk van Duijvenbode |
| Peter Wright (15) | 8 v 10 | Jermaine Wattimena |
| Dave Chisnall (12) | 7 v 10 | Mike De Decker |
| Gary Anderson (13) | 10 v 5 | Luke Woodhouse |
| Jonny Clayton (5) | 10 v 7 | Martin Schindler |
| Luke Littler (2) | 10 v 2 | Ryan Searle |
| Stephen Bunting (4) | 10 v 8 | Ryan Joyce |
| Chris Dobey (6) | 10 v 5 | Ricardo Pietrczko |
| Gerwyn Price (11) | 10 v 7 | Daryl Gurney |
| Michael van Gerwen (3) | 10 v 6 | Raymond van Barneveld |
| Ross Smith (14) | 5 v 10 | Josh Rock |
- Second Round (Tuesday 22nd to Wednesday 23rd July)
| Player (seeding) | v | Player (seeding) |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bunting (4) | 12 v 10 | Gary Anderson (13) |
| Jonny Clayton (5) | 11 v 8 | Mike De Decker |
| Wessel Nijman | 5 v 11 | James Wade (9) |
| Gian van Veen | 11 v 5 | Danny Noppert (16) |
| Andrew Gilding | 11 v 5 | Dirk van Duijvenbode |
| Luke Littler (2) | 13 v 11 | Jermaine Wattimena |
| Chris Dobey (6) | 3 v 11 | Gerwyn Price (11) |
| Michael van Gerwen (3) | 11 v 13 | Josh Rock |
- Quarter Finals (Thursday 24th to Friday 25th July)
| Player (seeding) | v | Player (seeding) |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bunting (4) | 7 v 16 | Jonny Clayton (5) |
| Gian van Veen | 13 v 16 | James Wade (9) |
| Luke Littler (2) | 16 v 14 | Andrew Gilding |
| Josh Rock | 16 v 11 | Gerwyn Price (11) |
- Semi Finals
| Player (seeding) | v | Player (seeding) |
|---|---|---|
| James Wade (9) | 20 v 18 | Jonny Clayton (5) |
| Luke Littler (2) | 17 v 14 | Josh Rock |
- Final
| Player (seeding) | v | Player (seeding) |
|---|---|---|
| James Wade (9) | 13 v 18 | Luke Littler (2) |
For details on the World Matchplay Darts draw when available and the latest news on the tournament head over to the official PDC website.
World Matchplay Darts Last Ten Winners
Who won the World Matchplay Darts 2025 ?
England's Luke Littler won the 2025 World Matchplay Darts tournament defeating James Wade 18-13 in the final.
World Matchplay Darts Last 10 Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Luke Littler | 18 v 13 | James Wade |
| 2024 | Luke Humphries | 18-15 | Michael van Gerwen |
| 2023 | Nathan Aspinall | 18-6 | Jonny Clayton |
| 2022 | Michael van Gerwen | 18-14 | Gerwyn Price |
| 2021 | Peter Wright | 18-9 | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| 2020 | Dimitri Van den Bergh | 18-10 | Gary Anderson |
| 2019 | Rob Cross | 18-13 | Michael Smith |
| 2018 | Gary Anderson | 21-19 | Mensur Suljovic |
| 2017 | Phil Taylor | 18-8 | Peter Wright |
| 2016 | Michael van Gerwen | 18-10 | Phil Taylor |
Previous World Matchplay Darts Finalists (Active)
Of the current active players on the PDC Tour, James Wade has the most World Matchplay Final appearances which stands at 7 including 1 victory in 2007.
| Player | Finals | Won | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wade | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Michael van Gerwen | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Gary Anderson | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Peter Wright | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dimitri Van den Bergh | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Littler | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Humphries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Aspinall | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rob Cross | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonny Clayton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Lewis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mensur Suljovic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gerwyn Price | 1 | 0 | 1 |
World Matchplay Darts Statistics & Records
Most World Matchplay Darts Finals
- 17 - Phil Taylor
Most World Matchplay Darts Titles
- 16 - Phil Taylor
Nine Dart Finishes
- Phil Taylor (v Chris Mason) 2002
- Raymond van Barneveld (v Denis Ovens) 2010
- John Part (v Mark Webster) 2011
- Michael van Gerwen (v Steve Beaton) 2012
- Wes Newton (v Justin Pipe) 2012
- Phil Taylor (v Michael Smith) 2014
- Gary Anderson (v Joe Cullen) 2018
- Gerwyn Price (v Danny Noppert) 2022
- Dimitri Van den Bergh (v Martin Schindler) 2024
- Luke Littler (v Josh Rock) 2025
Highest Tournament Three Dart Average
- 106.31 - Phil Taylor (2010)
Highest Match Three Dart Average
- 114.99 - Phil Taylor (v Barrie Bates) 2010
Highest 'Final' Three Dart Average
- 111.23 - Phil Taylor (v Adrian Lewis) 2013
Highest Match Losing Three Dart Average
- 105.92 - Adrian Lewis (v Phil Taylor) 2013
Darts Betting Guides on OLBG
- PDC World Darts Championship Betting Guide
- Masters Darts Betting Guide
- World Seniors Darts Betting Guide
- Premier League Darts Betting Guide
- UK Open Darts Betting Guide
- World Cup of Darts Betting Guide
- Grand Slam of Darts Betting Guide
World Grand Prix Darts Betting Guide
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