World Matchplay Darts 2025 schedule, time, TV channel and odds
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
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