World Matchplay Darts 2025: Full draw, schedule, where to watch, prize money and betting odds

The 2025 Betfred World Matchplay begins on Saturday, July 19, at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, with 32 of the world’s best players battling it out for the £200,000 top prize.

This year’s tournament runs through to Sunday, July 27 and features the return of several past champions, a blockbuster Dutch derby and the latest chapter in the rise of Luke Littler.

The field was confirmed earlier this week, with 2019 runner-up Michael Smith the most notable absentee after failing to qualify. Last year’s semi-finalist missed out after falling short on the one-year Order of Merit.

 

Where to watch

Every session will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports UHD and Sky Sports+. Afternoon sessions begin at 13:00 BST, while evening sessions start at 19:00.

 

Schedule

Saturday July 19 (1900 BST)

James Wade v Joe Cullen

Danny Noppert v Cameron Menzies

Luke Humphries v Gian van Veen

Nathan Aspinall v Wessel Nijman

Sunday July 20 (1300 BST)

Damon Heta v Andrew Gilding

Rob Cross v Dirk van Duijvenbode

Peter Wright v Jermaine Wattimena

Dave Chisnall v Mike De Decker

Sunday July 20 (1900 BST)

Gary Anderson v Luke Woodhouse

Jonny Clayton v Martin Schindler

Luke Littler v Ryan Searle

Stephen Bunting v Ryan Joyce

Monday July 21 (1900 BST)

Chris Dobey v Ricardo Pietreczko

Gerwyn Price v Daryl Gurney

Michael van Gerwen v Raymond van Barneveld

Ross Smith v Josh Rock

 

Prize money

This year’s prize fund is £800,000, split as follows:

Winner: £200,000

Runner-up: £100,000

Semi-finalists: £50,000

Quarter-finalists: £30,000

Second-round losers: £15,000

First-round losers: £10,000

 

Format

First Round: Best of 19 legs

Second Round: Best of 21

Quarter-Finals: Best of 31

Semi-Finals: Best of 33

Final: Best of 35

 

First-round highlights

Luke Humphries begins his title defence on opening night against World Youth Champion Gian van Veen. Humphries, seeded first, lifted the Phil Taylor Trophy for the first time last year and starts as second-favourite behind Luke Littler.

World Champion Littler opens against Ryan Searle in Sunday night’s final match. The 17-year-old has yet to win this title but is favourite at 7/4 to do so.

The headline clash sees Michael van Gerwen take on Raymond van Barneveld in a Monday night meeting between two of the sport’s most iconic figures. MVG, a three-time Matchplay champion, comes in at 16/1 in the outright market, with Barney a 150/1 outsider.

Other notable ties include Jonny Clayton v Martin Schindler, Rob Cross v Dirk van Duijvenbode and Dave Chisnall v Mike De Decker. James Wade marks his 20th consecutive appearance with a first-round match against Joe Cullen.

 

Betway outright odds

7/4 – Luke Littler

7/2 – Luke Humphries

9/1 – Gerwyn Price

16/1 – Michael van Gerwen

18/1 – Josh Rock

20/1 – Gary Anderson, Nathan Aspinall, Stephen Bunting

28/1 – Gian van Veen

33/1 – Chris Dobey, Jonny Clayton

40/1 – Rob Cross

50/1 – Damon Heta, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Mike De Decker, Ross Smith, Wessel Nijman

66/1 – James Wade, Martin Schindler, Ryan Searle

80/1 – Dave Chisnall

100/1 – Cameron Menzies, Danny Noppert, Jermaine Wattimena, Joe Cullen, Peter Wright, Ryan Joyce

125/1 – Daryl Gurney

150/1 – Andrew Gilding, Raymond van Barneveld, Ricardo Pietreczko

200/1 – Luke Woodhouse

 

 

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