PDC World Matchplay Archives | Page 12 of 15

The Titan Awakens: Dirk van Duijvenbode Headed For Blackpool Boost

18 June 2026

15 July 2023

I did anticipate him to be a bit nervous at the start. I knew I had to capitalise at that point...

14 July 2023

Early highlights include reigning champion Michael van Gerwen World number one Michael Smith and last year’s runner-up Gerwyn Price:

World Matchplay 2023: Favourites and Fairytales

14 July 2023

The 30th staging of the World Matchplay will see reigning champion Michael van Gerwen headlining the stellar 32-player field, which includes six former winners of the event...

Betfred Nominate Macmillan as Matchplay Charity

13 July 2023

Title sponsor Betfred annually support a charity with their fundraising activity at the event - and will again be backing Macmillan Cancer Support, after making a donation of £35,428

Blackpool’s Cast of Characters

13 July 2023

Let's have a look at some of those likely to light up the Winter Gardens stage during next week's Blackpool bonanza:

Mulling Over The Matchplay

13 July 2023

There is a strong opportunity for a new name on the trophy at this year's Blackpool darting jamboree. MVG, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, James Wade and Dimitri Van Den Bergh are the only previous winners...

Village Hotel Club Become PARTNER of 2023 Betfred World Matchplay

12 July 2023

The partnership will include on-stage branding and at-event activation by Village Hotel Club, as well as social media giveaways on Facebook and Instagram...

You Bet: Smith Favoured in Betfred Matchplay Odds

4 July 2023

Further out Michael Van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price are locked at 9/2 to claim the Phil Taylor Trophy...

Van Gerwen Begins Matchplay Defence Against Dolan

4 July 2023

MVG who won the prestigious title for a third time 12 months ago, will start his campaign against his Winmau stablemate Dolan, with the experienced Northern Irishman set to make his ninth World Matchplay ...