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Metro
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
World Matchplay Darts 2025 schedule, time, TV channel and odds
The 2025 World Matchplay gets underway at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday night, with the defending champion in action. Luke Humphries lifted the Phil Taylor Trophy last year, beating Michael van Gerwen 18-15 in the final. The world number one is a leading contender to claim the title again, alongside the likes of world champion Luke Littler and the bang in form Gerwyn Price. The World Matchplay is notoriously difficult to win on more than one occasion, though, with only three players ever managing multiple Matchplay titles. The Power dominated the event for so long, winning it 16 times, with only Van Gerwen (three) and Rod Harrington (two) boasting more than one title.. Humphries could join that very small club this year, as could James Wade, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, Dimitri van den Bergh, Rob Cross and NAthan Aspinall. Littler is favourite, though, despite never winning a match in the tournament before as he lost in the opening round to MVG on debut 12 months ago. The tournament runs from Saturday July 19 to the final on Sunday July 27. Sky Sports will be showing the tournament, on Sky Sports Main Event and Action. Streaming is available on Sky Go and for non-Sky Sports subscribers through Now TV. Saturday July 19 7pmJames Wade v Joe CullenDanny Noppert v Cameron MenziesLuke Humphries v Gian van Veen Nathan Aspinall v Wessel Nijman Sunday July 20 1pmDamon Heta v Andrew GildingRob Cross v Dirk van DuijvenbodePeter Wright v Jermaine Wattimena Dave Chisnall v Mike De Decker 7pmGary Anderson v Luke WoodhouseJonny Clayton v Martin SchindlerLuke Littler v Ryan Searle Stephen Bunting v Ryan Joyce Monday July 21 7pmChris Dobey v Ricardo PietreczkoGerwyn Price v Daryl GurneyMichael van Gerwen v Raymond van Barneveld Ross Smith v Josh Rock Tuesday July 22 Second Round – 7pmHumphries/Van Veen v Noppert/MenziesAspinall/Nijman v Wade/CullenBunting/Joyce v Anderson/Woodhouse Clayton/Schindler v Chisnall/De Decker Wednesday July 23 Second Round x4 – 7pmLittler/Searle v Wright/WattimenaHeta/Gilding v Cross/Van DuijvenbodeVan Gerwen/Van Barneveld v Smith/Rock Dobey/Pietreczko v Price/Gurney Thursday July 24 Quarter-Finals – 8pm Friday July 25 Quarter-Finals – 8pm Saturday July 26 Semi-Finals – 8pm Sunday July 27 Final – 8pm Speaking ahead of his title defence, Cool Hand said: 'This would be a very, very special title to retain. 'The World Matchplay is one of those tournaments I wanted to win more than anything, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. 'I think the venue is so iconic, the fans all love their darts and they just create a brilliant atmosphere. 'Some of the greatest highlights in darting history have been created at the World Matchplay, and I think that's why it's so prestigious.' Luke Littler 2/1Luke Humphries 7/2Gerwyn Price 8/1Josh Rock 14/1Michael van Gerwen 18/1Gary Anderson 18/1Stephen Bunting 18/1Nathan Aspinall 22/1Jonny Clayton 25/1Gian van Veen 28/1Chris Dobey 33/1Rob Cross 50/1Mike de Decker 50/1Wessel Nijman 50/1Ross Smith 50/1Damon Heta 50/1Dirk van Duijvenbode 50/1Ryan Searle 66/1Martin Schindler 66/1James Wade 66/1Dave Chisnall 80/1Danny Noppert 80/1Peter Wright 100/1Cameron Menzies 100/1Jermaine Wattimena 100/1Daryl Gurney 100/1Joe Cullen 125/1Ryan Joyce 150/1Andrew Gilding 150/1Raymond van Barneveld 150/1Luke Woodhouse 200/1 Ricardo Pietreczko 200/1 Odds courtesy of Betfred Winner £200,000Runner-up £100,000Semi-finalists £50,000Quarter-finalists £30,000Second round £15,000 First round £10,000 MORE: World Matchplay Darts draw sees legends collide in Blackpool MORE: Luke Humphries fires back at criticism of Luke Littler partnership
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Which bookies are offering Free Bets ahead of World Matchplay Darts
Defending champion Luke Humphries prepares to defend his title in Blackpool this week while the likes of Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Stephen Bunting all look to mount a challenge Darts fans are in for a treat as the 2025 World Matchplay kicks off with a mouthwatering clash between two Dutch legends. Michael van Gerwen, three-time champion, will lock horns with five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld in a first-round showdown that headlines the opening Monday of the tournament on July 21. The draw, revealed on Thursday, has thrown up several exciting match-ups for the iconic event at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. Among them is defending champion Luke Humphries, who begins his title defence on Saturday, July 19, against Dutch prodigy Gian van Veen—a player tipped for big things. All eyes will also be on world champion Luke Littler as he launches his campaign on Sunday night. Littler, who's quickly become one of darts' hottest properties, faces a tricky test against world number 19 Ryan Searle in what promises to be a high-octane encounter. The list of 32 qualifiers was finalised this week, but there was disappointment for former world champ Michael Smith. Despite reaching last year's semi-finals in Blackpool, Smith failed to secure his spot in this year's field—one of the tournament's biggest surprises. The action runs from Saturday, July 19 through to the grand finale on Sunday evening, July 27. Before that final curtain comes down, the Women's World Matchplay will also take centre stage earlier on the last day, giving fans a double helping of top-tier darts drama. With some of the sport's biggest names set to face off under the famous lights of the Winter Gardens, anticipation is building for another memorable week in Blackpool where legends are made and reputations are put to the test. 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