Betfred World Matchplay 2025
- Jul 19, 2025, Blackpool, England, UK
The Betfred World Matchplay will return for another year of thrilling darts. The Professional Darts Corporation runs the much-loved tournament, and it is one of three Triple Crown Legs, alongside the World Championship and the Premier League.
Luke Humphries is the reigning champion, having won the 2024 event, and he also won the Premier League in May 2025.
However, he is likely to face tough competition from Luke Littler, who won the World Championship in January 2025, and another victory could help him secure the honor of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
If you wait all year for the event, you will be pleased to know it is almost here. Keep reading for the latest details on the Betfred World Matchplay 2025, including its dates, location, legs, broadcast information, and more.
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When and Where is the Betfred World Matchplay 2025?
As always, the Betfred World Matchplay 2025 will be held in the Empress Ballroom at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, from July 19 to 27, 2025.
How Many Legs Will The Tournament Have?
The Betfred World Matchplay 2025 has a legs format. There is a strict rule that a game must be won by two clear legs. A tie-break isn’t given until the score is 12-12, meaning the 25th leg is the sudden death decider.
Also, the length of the legs will gradually increase throughout the tournament. It will follow the below format:
- 1st round – best of 19 legs (The first player to 10 wins)
- 2nd round – best of 21 legs (The first player to 11 wins)
- Quarter-finals – best of 31 legs (The first player to 16 wins)
- Semi-finals – best of 33 legs (The first player to 17 wins)
- Finals – best of 35 legs (The first player to 18 wins)
How Many Darts Players Will Compete?
32 professional darts players will battle it out in the hope of winning the Betfred World Matchplay this year.
Who is Expected to Compete This Year?
The top 16 players in the world rankings will automatically qualify for the Betfred World Matchplay 2025.
For this reason, you can expect the biggest names in darts to compete at the event this July, such as the world number one Luke Humphries, World Champion Luke Littler, three-time World Matchplay champion Michael van Gerwen, world number four Stephen Bunting, and more.
16 unseeded players will participate in the event, too, such as Josh Rock, Martin Schindler, Mike De Decker, Ryan Searle, Michael Smith, Joe Cullen, and Dimitri Van den Bergh.
What Will the Winner Receive?
The winner of the Betfred World Matchplay 2025 will lift the Phil Taylor Trophy. Also, the event has a prize purse of £800,000, and the winner will receive the largest share of £200,000.
The trophy is named after iconic darts player Phil “The Power” Taylor, as he won the award 16 times since the event started in 1994.
Where Can I Watch the World Matchplay?
UK darts fans can watch the Betfred World Matchplay on Sky Sports from July 19 to 27, 2025. Also, you can stream it on Sky Go or NOW.
International fans can watch it via PDC’s global darts partners, Viaplay and DAZN. However, if you live in Switzerland, Austria, or Germany, you can watch the tournament on PDCTV.
