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2024 World Matchplay Darts Schedule - All Dates, Full Draw & Schedule

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Gary Emmerson 12 Jul 2024
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  • The 2024 PDC World Matchplay take place from July 13-21
  • The event is taking place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool
  • 32 players compete in the prestigious matchplay tournament
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Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler meet in the first round (Getty Images)

The 2024 PDC World Matchplay is being played from 13-21 July and takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

There is action across all nine days as the top 16 players on the PDC Order of Merit and top 16 players on the ProTour Order of Merit collide.

The first round matches take place from Saturday, July 13 to Monday, July 15. The second round matches are on July 16-17 before the quarter finals take place on Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19.

The semi-finals feature on Saturday, July 20 before the winner is crowned on Sunday, July 21.

PDC World Matchplay Schedule


RoundDates
First round13-15 July
Second round16-17 July
Quarter-finals18-19 July
Semi-finals20 July
Final21 July

PDC World Matchplay Format


All games at the PDC World Matchplay have to be won by two clear legs. Games are extended if necessary up to six extra legs before a tie-break leg is required. 

  • First round - Best of 19 legs
  • Second round - Best of 21 legs
  • Quarter-finals - Best of 31 legs
  • Semi-finals - Best of 33 legs
  • Final - Best of 35 legs

2024 World Matchplay Darts Field & Players


The 32-strong field is made up of the top 16 players on the PDC Order of Merit and top 16 players on the ProTour Order of Merit.

PDC Order of Merit Qualifiers

  • Luke Humphries
  • Michael van Gerwen
  • Michael Smith
  • Gerwyn Price
  • Nathan Aspinall
  • Rob Cross
  • Dave Chisnall
  • Jonny Clayton
  • Dimitri Van den Bergh
  • Peter Wright
  • Damon Heta
  • Danny Noppert
  • Ross Smith
  • Chris Dobey
  • Joe Cullen
  • Stephen Bunting

PDC ProTour Qualifiers

  • Gary Anderson
  • Josh Rock
  • Ryan Searle
  • Martin Schindler
  • Gian van Veen
  • Luke Littler
  • Ricardo Pietreczko
  • Daryl Gurney
  • Ryan Joyce
  • Raymond van Barneveld
  • Brendan Dolan
  • Ritchie Edhouse
  • Krzysztof Ratajski
  • Luke Woodhouse
  • Andrew Gilding
  • James Wade

2024 World Matchplay Darts Draw


First Round

Luke Humphries vs Ricardo Pietreczko
Stephen Bunting vs Ryan Joyce
Jonny Clayton vs Raymond van Barneveld
Dimitri Van den Bergh vs Martin Schindler
Gerwyn Price vs Daryl Gurney
Ross Smith vs Josh Rock
Nathan Aspinall vs Luke Woodhouse
Danny Noppert vs James Wade
Michael van Gerwen vs Luke Littler
Joe Cullen vs Brendan Dolan
Dave Chisnall vs Krzysztof Ratajski
Peter Wright vs Andrew Gilding
Michael Smith vs Gary Anderson
Chris Dobey vs Ritchie Edhouse
Rob Cross vs Gian van Veen
Damon Heta vs Ryan Searle

PDC World Matchplay Schedule FAQs

When is the 2024 PDC World Matchplay being played?

The PDC World Matchplay takes place from July 13-21.

Where is the PDC World Matchplay being played?

The PDC World Matchplay will be at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.

Where can I watch PDC World Matchplay live streaming?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch PDC World Matchplay live streaming.

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