2025 World Matchplay
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The 2025 World Matchplay (known for sponsorship reasons as the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay) was a professional darts tournament that was held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, from 19 to 27 July 2025. It was the 32nd staging of the World Matchplay by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). The total prize fund was £800,000, with the winner receiving £200,000. The fourth edition of the Women's World Matchplay also took place on 27 July and was won by Lisa Ashton. The tournament, sponsored by Betfred, featured 32 players: the top 16 players on the two-year PDC Order of Merit and the top 16 players from the one-year PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit who had not yet qualified. Cameron Menzies and Wessel Nijman made their debuts at the event. Michael Smith missed out on qualification for the first time since the 2013 edition, while James Wade qualified for the 20th consecutive time. Luke Humphries was the defending champion, having defeated Michael van Gerwen 18–15 in the 2024 final; however, he lost 10–8 to Gian van Veen in the first round. Luke Littler hit a nine-dart finish in the eighth leg of his semi-final match against Josh Rock – the 10th nine-darter in the event's history. After Littler and Rock both landed back-to-back maximums (180s) to start the leg, Littler completed the nine-darter with a 141 checkout, denying Rock the chance to attempt the same feat. The pair also broke the record for the most combined maximums hit in a World Matchplay match with a total of 29; Littler later broke the record for most maximums hit by an individual player in a World Matchplay campaign with 64 in total. Littler went on to win his first World Matchplay title, beating James Wade 18–13 in the final. At the age of 18, Littler became the youngest player to win the tournament, as well as the fifth player in history to complete the so-called PDC Triple Crown by winning the World Matchplay, the World Championship and the Premier League.
Infobox
Dates
19–27 July 2025
Venue
Winter Gardens
Location
Blackpool, England
Organisation(s)
Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
Format
Legs
Prize fund
£800,000
Winner's share
£200,000
Nine-dart finish
Luke Littler
High checkout
mw- 170Gerwyn PriceJosh Rock
Tables
· Overview › Prize money
Winner
Winner
Position (no. of players)
Winner
Position (no. of players)
(1)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£200,000
Runner-up
Runner-up
Position (no. of players)
Runner-up
Position (no. of players)
(1)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£100,000
Semi-finalists
Semi-finalists
Position (no. of players)
Semi-finalists
Position (no. of players)
(2)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£50,000
Quarter-finalists
Quarter-finalists
Position (no. of players)
Quarter-finalists
Position (no. of players)
(4)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£30,000
Second round
Second round
Position (no. of players)
Second round
Position (no. of players)
(8)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£15,000
First round
First round
Position (no. of players)
First round
Position (no. of players)
(16)
Prize money(Total: £800,000)
£10,000
| Position (no. of players) | Prize money(Total: £800,000) | |
| Winner | (1) | £200,000 |
| Runner-up | (1) | £100,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £50,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £30,000 |
| Second round | (8) | £15,000 |
| First round | (16) | £10,000 |
01
01
Match #
01
Round
1
Player 1
mw- James Wade 104.44
Score
10 – 3
Player 2
Joe Cullen 95.76
mw- Break 1
4 – 1
Break 2
8 – 2
02
02
Match #
02
Round
Danny Noppert 96.44
Player 1
10 – 2
Score
Cameron Menzies 81.35
Player 2
5 – 0
mw- Break 1
8 – 2
03
03
Match #
03
Round
Luke Humphries 95.69
Player 1
8 – 10
Score
Gian van Veen 98.45
Player 2
3 – 2
mw- Break 1
5 – 5
04
04
Match #
04
Round
Nathan Aspinall 98.88
Player 1
6 – 10
Score
Wessel Nijman 101.72
Player 2
1 – 4
mw- Break 1
4 – 6
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | mw- Break 1 | Break 2 |
| 01 | 1 | mw- James Wade 104.44 | 10 – 3 | Joe Cullen 95.76 | 4 – 1 | 8 – 2 |
| 02 | Danny Noppert 96.44 | 10 – 2 | Cameron Menzies 81.35 | 5 – 0 | 8 – 2 | |
| 03 | Luke Humphries 95.69 | 8 – 10 | Gian van Veen 98.45 | 3 – 2 | 5 – 5 | |
| 04 | Nathan Aspinall 98.88 | 6 – 10 | Wessel Nijman 101.72 | 1 – 4 | 4 – 6 |
05
05
Match #
05
Round
1
Player 1
Damon Heta 100.03
Score
10 – 12
Player 2
Andrew Gilding 101.82
Break 1
4 – 1
Break 2
6 – 4
06
06
Match #
06
Round
Rob Cross 96.10
Player 1
8 – 10
Score
Dirk van Duijvenbode 95.33
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
6 – 4
07
07
Match #
07
Round
Peter Wright 93.10
Player 1
8 – 10
Score
Jermaine Wattimena 91.81
Player 2
1 – 4
Break 1
3 – 7
08
08
Match #
08
Round
Dave Chisnall 91.87
Player 1
7 – 10
Score
Mike De Decker 93.01
Player 2
2 – 3
Break 1
5 – 5
09
09
Match #
09
Round
Gary Anderson 98.02
Player 1
10 – 5
Score
Luke Woodhouse 94.11
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
5 – 5
10
10
Match #
10
Round
Jonny Clayton 99.60
Player 1
10 – 7
Score
Martin Schindler 103.45
Player 2
4 – 1
Break 1
6 – 4
11
11
Match #
11
Round
Luke Littler 108.92
Player 1
10 – 2
Score
Ryan Searle 98.63
Player 2
5 – 0
Break 1
8 – 2
12
12
Match #
12
Round
Stephen Bunting 98.00
Player 1
10 – 8
Score
Ryan Joyce 93.71
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
6 – 4
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 |
| 05 | 1 | Damon Heta 100.03 | 10 – 12 | Andrew Gilding 101.82 | 4 – 1 | 6 – 4 |
| 06 | Rob Cross 96.10 | 8 – 10 | Dirk van Duijvenbode 95.33 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | |
| 07 | Peter Wright 93.10 | 8 – 10 | Jermaine Wattimena 91.81 | 1 – 4 | 3 – 7 | |
| 08 | Dave Chisnall 91.87 | 7 – 10 | Mike De Decker 93.01 | 2 – 3 | 5 – 5 | |
| 09 | Gary Anderson 98.02 | 10 – 5 | Luke Woodhouse 94.11 | 3 – 2 | 5 – 5 | |
| 10 | Jonny Clayton 99.60 | 10 – 7 | Martin Schindler 103.45 | 4 – 1 | 6 – 4 | |
| 11 | Luke Littler 108.92 | 10 – 2 | Ryan Searle 98.63 | 5 – 0 | 8 – 2 | |
| 12 | Stephen Bunting 98.00 | 10 – 8 | Ryan Joyce 93.71 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 |
13
13
Match #
13
Round
1
Player 1
Chris Dobey 90.95
Score
10 – 5
Player 2
Ricardo Pietreczko 83.22
Break 1
2 – 3
Break 2
6 – 4
14
14
Match #
14
Round
Gerwyn Price 100.21
Player 1
10 – 7
Score
Daryl Gurney 98.46
Player 2
4 – 1
Break 1
6 – 4
15
15
Match #
15
Round
Michael van Gerwen 91.84
Player 1
10 – 6
Score
Raymond van Barneveld 87.10
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
6 – 4
16
16
Match #
16
Round
Ross Smith 94.88
Player 1
5 – 10
Score
Josh Rock 104.32
Player 2
0 – 5
Break 1
3 – 7
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 |
| 13 | 1 | Chris Dobey 90.95 | 10 – 5 | Ricardo Pietreczko 83.22 | 2 – 3 | 6 – 4 |
| 14 | Gerwyn Price 100.21 | 10 – 7 | Daryl Gurney 98.46 | 4 – 1 | 6 – 4 | |
| 15 | Michael van Gerwen 91.84 | 10 – 6 | Raymond van Barneveld 87.10 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | |
| 16 | Ross Smith 94.88 | 5 – 10 | Josh Rock 104.32 | 0 – 5 | 3 – 7 |
17
17
Match #
17
Round
2
Player 1
Gian van Veen 94.94
Score
11 – 5
Player 2
Danny Noppert 94.59
Break 1
3 – 2
Break 2
7 – 3
18
18
Match #
18
Round
Wessel Nijman 94.78
Player 1
5 – 11
Score
James Wade 102.53
Player 2
2 – 3
Break 1
4 – 6
19
19
Match #
19
Round
Stephen Bunting 92.71
Player 1
12 – 10
Score
Gary Anderson 91.70
Player 2
2 – 3
Break 1
4 – 6
20
20
Match #
20
Round
Jonny Clayton 93.41
Player 1
11 – 8
Score
Mike De Decker 92.62
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
6 – 4
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 |
| 17 | 2 | Gian van Veen 94.94 | 11 – 5 | Danny Noppert 94.59 | 3 – 2 | 7 – 3 |
| 18 | Wessel Nijman 94.78 | 5 – 11 | James Wade 102.53 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 6 | |
| 19 | Stephen Bunting 92.71 | 12 – 10 | Gary Anderson 91.70 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 6 | |
| 20 | Jonny Clayton 93.41 | 11 – 8 | Mike De Decker 92.62 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 |
21
21
Match #
21
Round
2
Player 1
Andrew Gilding 100.50
Score
11 – 5
Player 2
Dirk van Duijvenbode 93.78
Break 1
5 – 0
Break 2
7 – 3
22
22
Match #
22
Round
Chris Dobey 96.50
Player 1
3 – 11
Score
Gerwyn Price 108.73
Player 2
1 – 4
Break 1
2 – 8
23
23
Match #
23
Round
Luke Littler 99.28
Player 1
13 – 11
Score
Jermaine Wattimena 96.39
Player 2
1 – 4
Break 1
3 – 7
24
24
Match #
24
Round
Michael van Gerwen 97.31
Player 1
11 – 13
Score
Josh Rock 95.16
Player 2
4 – 1
Break 1
6 – 4
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 |
| 21 | 2 | Andrew Gilding 100.50 | 11 – 5 | Dirk van Duijvenbode 93.78 | 5 – 0 | 7 – 3 |
| 22 | Chris Dobey 96.50 | 3 – 11 | Gerwyn Price 108.73 | 1 – 4 | 2 – 8 | |
| 23 | Luke Littler 99.28 | 13 – 11 | Jermaine Wattimena 96.39 | 1 – 4 | 3 – 7 | |
| 24 | Michael van Gerwen 97.31 | 11 – 13 | Josh Rock 95.16 | 4 – 1 | 6 – 4 |
25
25
Match #
25
Round
QF
Player 1
Gian van Veen 99.24
Score
13 – 16
Player 2
James Wade 96.35
Break 1
4 – 1
Break 2
4 – 6
Break 3
5 – 10
Break 4
8 – 12
26
26
Match #
26
Round
Stephen Bunting 94.97
Player 1
7 – 16
Score
Jonny Clayton 98.13
Player 2
0 – 5
Break 1
3 – 7
Break 2
5 – 10
Break 3
7 – 13
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 | Break 3 | Break 4 |
| 25 | QF | Gian van Veen 99.24 | 13 – 16 | James Wade 96.35 | 4 – 1 | 4 – 6 | 5 – 10 | 8 – 12 |
| 26 | Stephen Bunting 94.97 | 7 – 16 | Jonny Clayton 98.13 | 0 – 5 | 3 – 7 | 5 – 10 | 7 – 13 |
27
27
Match #
27
Round
QF
Player 1
Luke Littler 103.91
Score
16 – 14
Player 2
Andrew Gilding 98.45
Break 1
3 – 2
Break 2
6 – 4
Break 3
9 – 6
Break 4
12 – 8
28
28
Match #
28
Round
Josh Rock 104.02
Player 1
16 – 11
Score
Gerwyn Price 100.21
Player 2
3 – 2
Break 1
6 – 4
Break 2
8 – 7
Break 3
11 – 9
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 | Break 3 | Break 4 |
| 27 | QF | Luke Littler 103.91 | 16 – 14 | Andrew Gilding 98.45 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | 9 – 6 | 12 – 8 |
| 28 | Josh Rock 104.02 | 16 – 11 | Gerwyn Price 100.21 | 3 – 2 | 6 – 4 | 8 – 7 | 11 – 9 |
29
29
Match #
29
Round
SF
Player 1
James Wade 101.79
Score
20 – 18
Player 2
Jonny Clayton 100.97
Break 1
3 – 2
Break 2
7 – 3
Break 3
10 – 5
Break 4
12 – 8
30
30
Match #
30
Round
Luke Littler 107.50
Player 1
17 – 14
Score
Josh Rock 104.15
Player 2
0 – 5
Break 1
3 – 7
Break 2
6 – 9
Break 3
11 – 9
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 | Break 3 | Break 4 |
| 29 | SF | James Wade 101.79 | 20 – 18 | Jonny Clayton 100.97 | 3 – 2 | 7 – 3 | 10 – 5 | 12 – 8 |
| 30 | Luke Littler 107.50 | 17 – 14 | Josh Rock 104.15 | 0 – 5 | 3 – 7 | 6 – 9 | 11 – 9 |
31
31
Match #
31
Round
F
Player 1
James Wade 101.54
Score
13 – 18
Player 2
Luke Littler 107.24
Break 1
5 – 0
Break 2
5 – 5
Break 3
7 – 8
Break 4
9 – 11
Break 5
11 – 14
| Match # | Round | Player 1 | Score | Player 2 | Break 1 | Break 2 | Break 3 | Break 4 | Break 5 |
| 31 | F | James Wade 101.54 | 13 – 18 | Luke Littler 107.24 | 5 – 0 | 5 – 5 | 7 – 8 | 9 – 11 | 11 – 14 |
· Top averages
1
1
#
1
Player
Luke Littler
Round
First round
Average
108.92
Result
Won
2
2
#
2
Player
Gerwyn Price
Round
Second round
Average
108.73
Result
Won
3
3
#
3
Player
Luke Littler (2)
Round
Semi-finals
Average
107.50
Result
Won
4
4
#
4
Player
Luke Littler (3)
Round
Final
Average
107.24
Result
Won
5
5
#
5
Player
James Wade
Round
First round
Average
104.44
Result
Won
6
6
#
6
Player
Josh Rock
Round
First round
Average
104.32
Result
Won
7
7
#
7
Player
Josh Rock (2)
Round
Semi-finals
Average
104.15
Result
Lost
8
8
#
8
Player
Josh Rock (3)
Round
Quarter-finals
Average
104.02
Result
Won
9
9
#
9
Player
Luke Littler (4)
Round
Quarter-finals
Average
103.91
Result
Won
10
10
#
10
Player
Martin Schindler
Round
First round
Average
103.45
Result
Lost
11
11
#
11
Player
James Wade (2)
Round
Second round
Average
102.53
Result
Won
12
12
#
12
Player
Andrew Gilding
Round
First round
Average
101.82
Result
Won
13
13
#
13
Player
James Wade (3)
Round
Semi-finals
Average
101.79
Result
Won
14
14
#
14
Player
Wessel Nijman
Round
First round
Average
101.72
Result
Won
15
15
#
15
Player
James Wade (4)
Round
Final
Average
101.54
Result
Lost
16
16
#
16
Player
Jonny Clayton
Round
Semi-finals
Average
100.97
Result
Lost
17
17
#
17
Player
Andrew Gilding (2)
Round
Second round
Average
100.50
Result
Won
18
18
#
18
Player
Gerwyn Price (2)
Round
First round
Average
100.21
Result
Won
19
19
#
19
Player
Gerwyn Price (3)
Round
Quarter-finals
Average
100.21
Result
Lost
20
20
#
20
Player
Damon Heta
Round
First round
Average
100.03
Result
Lost
| # | Player | Round | Average | Result |
| 1 | Luke Littler | First round | 108.92 | Won |
| 2 | Gerwyn Price | Second round | 108.73 | Won |
| 3 | Luke Littler (2) | Semi-finals | 107.50 | Won |
| 4 | Luke Littler (3) | Final | 107.24 | Won |
| 5 | James Wade | First round | 104.44 | Won |
| 6 | Josh Rock | First round | 104.32 | Won |
| 7 | Josh Rock (2) | Semi-finals | 104.15 | Lost |
| 8 | Josh Rock (3) | Quarter-finals | 104.02 | Won |
| 9 | Luke Littler (4) | Quarter-finals | 103.91 | Won |
| 10 | Martin Schindler | First round | 103.45 | Lost |
| 11 | James Wade (2) | Second round | 102.53 | Won |
| 12 | Andrew Gilding | First round | 101.82 | Won |
| 13 | James Wade (3) | Semi-finals | 101.79 | Won |
| 14 | Wessel Nijman | First round | 101.72 | Won |
| 15 | James Wade (4) | Final | 101.54 | Lost |
| 16 | Jonny Clayton | Semi-finals | 100.97 | Lost |
| 17 | Andrew Gilding (2) | Second round | 100.50 | Won |
| 18 | Gerwyn Price (2) | First round | 100.21 | Won |
| 19 | Gerwyn Price (3) | Quarter-finals | 100.21 | Lost |
| 20 | Damon Heta | First round | 100.03 | Lost |
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- Professional Darts Corporationhttps://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/07/26/nine-dart-littler-sets-wade-final-record-breaking-night-blackpool
- Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/13401810/world-matchplay-2025-luke-littler-and-josh-rock-to-put-friendship-aside-for-semi-final-fireworks-at-winter-gardens-in-blackpool
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c36w5e1w3p2o
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/cz713rjyge7o
- Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/13402320/world-matchplay-2025-luke-littler-fires-nine-darter-in-victory-over-josh-rock-to-book-final-with-james-wade-in-blackpool
- RTÉhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2025/0726/1525531-littler-reels-in-rock-to-reach-world-matchplay-final/
- Professional Darts Corporationhttps://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/07/27/record-breaker-littler-defeats-wade-win-betfred-world-matchplay
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c15lge0q985o
- Sporting Lifehttps://www.sportinglife.com/darts/news/darts-results-luke-littler-and-josh-rock-make-history-with-the-most-perfect-nine-dart-finish-in-history-at-the-world-matchplay/226758
- Professional Darts Corporationhttps://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/07/27/wade-and-littler-poised-historic-winter-gardens-showdown
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/luke-littler-james-wade-blackpool-sky-sports-phil-taylor-b2797006.html
- Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/13402319/world-matchplay-2025-luke-littler-chasing-triple-crown-and-win-over-james-wade-after-nine-dart-magic-to-reach-blackpool-final
- Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12040/13402528/world-matchplay-2025-luke-littler-beats-james-wade-to-win-phil-taylor-trophy-and-complete-triple-crown-in-blackpool
- Sporting Lifehttps://www.sportinglife.com/darts/news/darts-results-luke-littler-becomes-youngest-world-matchplay-champion-and-completes-the-pdcs-triple-crown-of-majors/226774
- Sporting Lifehttps://www.sportinglife.com/darts/news/world-matchplay-darts-2025-draw-schedule-results-betting-odds-and-sky-tv-coverage-details/226484
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