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Dates confirmed for World Darts Championship 2026 confirmed with 36 sessions of action at Ally Pally set
The PDC has set the official dates for the 2026 World Darts Championship. The biggest a most important tournament on the calendar begins on Dec. 11, 2025, and the final will be played on ...
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Record number of Dutch players set to compete at World Matchplay as 15 year best shattered
World Matchplay gets underway on Saturday, July 19, the Netherlands will boast a record-breaking presence on the Winter Gardens stage. With seven Dutch players in the 32-man field, ...
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"Players who had diabetes — Jamie Caven, Andy Hamilton, Colin Lloyd — they’re all gone": Van Barneveld says player health is ignored in darts
Despite having had one of the most illustrious careers in darting history, Raymond van Barneveld has never managed to win the World Matchplay. Now aged 58, the legendary Dutchman's latest quest for ...
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Dirk van Duijvenbode puts birth of second child first: “If I have to, I’ll withdraw from the World Matchplay”
Dirk van Duijvenbode returns to the World Matchplay in Blackpool this weekend, but does so with more on his mind than just competing on the darts stage. His girlfriend Saskia Kokshoorn is expecting ...
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ANALYSIS: Level at World Matchplay has grown exponentially over the years
Looking back at the storied history of the World Matchplay, it’s easy to focus on the iconic moments: legendary finals, breathtaking finishes, and unforgettable champions gracing the stage at ...
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Even fourth time isn't the charm for Luke Littler with driving theory test failed again
He may already be world darts champion at age 18, but behind the wheel Luke Littler is not succeeding for now. The young darts phenomenon has now failed his theory test for the fourth time. On the ...
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Gerwyn Price has the 'biggest cojones in darts' according to former Worlds semi-finalist: "He wants to be the best of the best"
This coming weekend, the 2025 World Matchplay gets underway at its iconic home in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens. One man who won't be present this year, is former PDC World Darts Championship ...
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"I gave him the dartboard and he sat there crying": Phil Taylor recalls unexpected best World Matchplay memory
In the run-up to the World Matchplay in Blackpool, there is one name that remains inextricably linked to the prestigious tournament and that, of course, is darts legend Phil Taylor. The 16-time ...
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"Don’t have to do the hoovering now do I?" - New robotic vacuum cleaner gives Luke Humphries peace of mind in World Matchplay hunt
Saturday, July 19, is the start of the World Matchplay. Luke Humphries, last year's Phil Taylor Trophy winner, looks set to prolong his title. In addition to his sporting achievements, 'Cool Hand ...
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Greaves, Sherrock and Van Leuven lead battle for £25,000 prize money overall at Women's World Matchplay
On Sunday, July 27, the fourth edition of the Women’s World Matchplay takes center stage at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Played out in a single day, the event brings together the top ...
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"That was a bit of a wake-up call..." - Glen Durrant opens up on struggles in his role on PDPA board
The Professional Darts Players Association (PDPA) has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, with chairman Peter Manley in particular receiving a wave of criticism from current Tour Card ...
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James Wade hits out at British Airways as wait for lost luggage goes on: "Not ideal preparation for one of the biggest major tournaments of the year"
British Airways is not making itself very popular in the darting community of late. At the recent 2025 Baltic Sea Darts Open, Ross Smith, Chris Dobey, and James Wade experienced issues with lost ...