World Matchplay
18 Jul - 26 Jul
2026
19 Jul - 27 Jul
2025
13 Jul - 21 Jul
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15 Jul - 23 Jul
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16 Jul - 24 Jul
2022
17 Jul - 25 Jul
2021
18 Jul - 26 Jul
2020
20 Jul - 28 Jul
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21 Jul - 29 Jul
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22 Jul - 30 Jul
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16 Jul - 24 Jul
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18 Jul - 26 Jul
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19 Jul - 27 Jul
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20 Jul - 28 Jul
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21 Jul - 29 Jul
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16 Jul - 24 Jul
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17 Jul - 25 Jul
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19 Jul - 26 Jul
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20 Jul - 26 Jul
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22 Jul - 28 Jul
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23 Jul - 29 Jul
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24 Jul - 30 Jul
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25 Jul - 31 Jul
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27 Jul - 2 Aug
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28 Jul - 3 Aug
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29 Jul - 4 Aug
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23 Jul - 29 Jul
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25 Jul - 31 Jul
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26 Jul - 1 Aug
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28 Jul - 2 Aug
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28 Jul - 3 Aug
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31 Jul - 5 Aug
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About World Matchplay 2026
Champion
Total Prize Pool
£1,000,000
Champion
£225,000
Runner-up
£125,000
Semi finalists
£65,000
Quarter finalists
£35,000
Last 16
£22,500
Last 32
£12,500
The 33rd edition of the World Matchplay will be held in Blackpool from July 18th to 26th. Thirty-two players compete for the Phil Taylor Trophy. In 2025, it was Luke Littler who ultimately won the title for the first time after a final against James Wade.
World Matchplay 2026
Winter Gardens in
Blackpool, ENG
Blackpool, ENG
Organizer:
Professional Darts Corporation
Sponsor:
BetFred
Prize Pool:
£1,000,000
Start Date:
18 Jul 2026
End Date:
26 Jul 2026
