World Matchplay News
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Get the latest news, results and live stream information for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool from July 19-27.
The 32nd staging of the prestigious ranking tournament will see 32 players battle it out for an £800,000 prize fund at the iconic Winter Gardens from July 13-21.
The top 16 players in the main Order of Merit are joined in the field by the next 16 highest ranked players from the ProTour Order of Merit.
Reigning champion Luke Humphries is the number one seed in the draw as he bids to become only the fourth player in the history of the competition to successfully defend the title.
Reigning World Champion Luke Littler is aiming to complete the career Triple Crown by adding the Phil Taylor Trophy to his haul, while Michael van Gerwen is out in search of a fourth Matchplay crown.
Other former champions in the field include Nathan Aspinall, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, Rob Cross and James Wade – who is making his 20th consecutive appearance in the event.
Former finalists bidding to go one better in Blackpool include Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton and Raymond van Barneveld, while Cameron Menzies and Wessel Nijman will make their debuts.
