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UNCOVERED: World matchplay | History Defined

Dart Hall of Famers Who Participated In World Matchplay 2026

Winning the World Matchplay is one of the most coveted achievements in professional darts.

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Luke Littler warns he can still get better after retaining World Matchplay title

Littler was in imperious form as he set a new record for the final with an average of 111.53

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'Absolutely Unplayable': Luke Littler Leaves Darts World Stunned After Record-Smashing World Matchplay Win

Luke Littler, 19, retained his World Matchplay title, breaking Phil Taylor's records with an average of 111.53. He earned £225,000, solidifying his position as world number one.

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Luke Littler crushes Gerwyn Price to retain darts World Matchplay title

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Saturday’s sport – What’s on and where can I watch it?

Reigning World Matchplay champion Luke Littler faces Dirk van Duijvenbode in the last four in Blackpool.

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Cameron Menzies' World Matchplay Health Scare Highlights Why High Blood Pressure Should Never Be Ignored

After Cameron Menzies collapsed during the World Matchplay, his high blood pressure diagnosis put a spotlight on a condition that often goes unnoticed.

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Scots darts star Cameron Menzies provides health update after being helped off stage

Cameron Menzies hopes to be back at the oche “very soon” after being taken ill on stage during his World Matchplay second-round match against…

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Cameron Menzies provides health update after falling ill on World Matchplay stage

The PDC confirmed Menzies experienced high blood pressure after requiring medical attention on stage

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Luke Littler continues World Matchplay defence with win over Nathan Aspinall

The reigning champion produced a nine-dart finish in the opening leg, coming incredibly close to a second nine-darter within four legs.

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Luke Littler aims to ‘sharpen up’ after winning World Matchplay opener

The world champion recorded a match average of 109.53 against Niko Springer.

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Luke Littler sets next goal after adding another major title to his collection

Littler claimed the World Grand Prix trophy after already winning the World Championship, UK Open and World Matchplay in 2025.

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Luke Littler says practice made perfect after World Matchplay success

The 18-year-old became only the fifth player to lift the coveted title alongside the World Championship and Premier League.

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Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

The 18-year-old set a new record of 64 180s for the tournament.

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Luke Littler hits stunning nine-dart finish in semi-final win over Josh Rock

The world champion will face James Wade in Sunday’s World Matchplay final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

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James Wade holds off Gian van Veen to reach Matchplay semi-finals

The 42-year-old Englishman is into the last four at Blackpool for the 10th time.

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Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

James Wade powered past Wessel Nijman while there were also wins for Gian van Veen and Jonny Clayton.

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Gerwyn Price involved in heated exchange with Daryl Gurney at World Matchplay

The pair shared a robust handshake after Price closed out the win on double 12 before Gurney appeared to take issue with his rival’s celebrations.

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Luke Littler hammers Ryan Searle at World Matchplay

Littler was a 10-2 winner at the Winter Gardens.

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Luke Humphries stunned by Gian van Veen in World Matchplay opener

Humphries was hoping to become just the fourth man to defend his title in Blackpool.

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Luke Humphries aims to be peerless in Blackpool again

The world number one is targeting back-to-back World Matchplay titles.

The Independent UK

Michael Smith causes unwanted shock by not qualifying for World Matchplay

The former world darts champion could see his ranking drop even further after he was stunned by Thibault Tricole

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Luke Humphries beats Michael van Gerwen to win World Matchplay title

The world number one cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a 18-15 win over Michael van Gerwen.

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Michael van Gerwen has ‘a lot more in the tank’ as he eyes World Matchplay title

The Dutchman followed up his first-round win over Luke Littler with a battling 11-8 victory over Joe Cullen.

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Luke Humphries lays down marker on opening night of World Matchplay in Blackpool

Humphries is aiming to become just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year.

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Peter Wright eases past Andrew Gilding at World Matchplay

Wright came from behind to win 10 of the last 12 legs, landing seven 180s.

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