{"title":"2026 World Matchplay Darts Odds \u0026 Betting | BetVictor Darts","description":"Bet on the World Matchplay online with BetVictor. We have plenty of darts betting odds, including match winner \u0026 outright World Matchplay betting options!","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/darts/world-matchplay-darts-betting","heading":"2025 World Matchplay Darts Betting \u0026 Odds","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What are the most popular World Matchplay betting markets?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Some of the most popular World Matchplay darts betting markets include the outright winner, match winner, correct score, total number of 180s, and handicap markets."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who is the favourite to win the World Matchplay 2025?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Luke Littler, the current world champion, is the favourite to win the World Matchplay 2025 event according to the latest darts betting odds. He is closely followed by last year's winner, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, Michael van Gerwen, and Gary Anderson, in that order."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where is the best place to bet on the World Matchplay online?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The best place to bet on the World Matchplay online is right here at BetVictor. We have a huge range of darts betting options to choose from, alongside a variety of bonuses for both new and existing customers."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWorld Matchplay Darts Odds \u0026amp; Betting Markets\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe World Matchplay in darts is one of the most important and prestigious tournaments of the year, second only to the World Championship, although the Darts Premier League has also gained significant traction in recent years. It's part of the prestigious Darts Triple Crown, alongside the World Championship and Premier League Darts, with reigning World Matchplay champion Luke Littler having completed his Career Triple Crown with his 2025 victory at the Winter Gardens. The 2026 edition carries a record £1 million prize fund, the biggest in World Matchplay history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are the key details from the upcoming World Matchplay tournament, so that you don't miss a single dart that's thrown:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Date\u003c/strong\u003e: Saturday 18 July 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Date:\u003c/strong\u003e Sunday 26 July 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c/strong\u003eWinter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Watch:\u003c/strong\u003e Sky Sports\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefending Champion:\u003c/strong\u003e Luke Littler\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c/strong\u003e Betfred\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrize Pool:\u003c/strong\u003e £1 million (£225,000 winner's share)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition: \u003c/strong\u003e33rd staging\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you want to bet on the World Matchplay, BetVictor has got you covered. We have a comprehensive range of \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/22886\"\u003edarts betting\u003c/a\u003e options for all games that occur throughout the World Matchplay 2026, alongside a variety of outright options for punters to pick from!\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat is the World Matchplay?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe PDC World Matchplay stands as one of the darts' most prestigious events, ranking just behind the World Championships in importance. This major tournament brings together 32 top players who battle it out in a knockout format that darts fans eagerly await each year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers must show skill, nerve, and stamina to claim the Phil Taylor Trophy and the £225,000 winner's prize from a record £1 million total prize pool in 2026. Many consider the World Matchplay the summer highlight of the darting calendar, with matches that often produce dramatic moments and stunning upsets.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe World Matchplay darts tournament takes place each summer in Blackpool, England. This famous seaside resort hosts the event at the Winter Gardens, a venue that has become iconic in the darts world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe World Matchplay format stands out with its leg-based scoring system rather than the sets used in other tournaments. Players must win by two clear legs in all rounds except the final, which adds drama when matches go to tie-breaks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFirst-round matches are best of 19 legs, second round best of 21, quarter-finals best of 31, semi-finals best of 33, and the final extends to best of 35 legs.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWorld Matchplay Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThere are plenty of different World Matchplay betting options for punters to choose from, with some of the most popular ones being shown below. Of course, all of these markets, alongside many more, are available from within our extensive sportsbook!\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOutright World Matchplay Winner\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis type of darts betting market allows you to bet on the winner of the World Matchplay. Keep in mind that your bet will only be marked as a successful one if the chosen player wins the final and lifts the Phil Taylor Trophy on Sunday 26 July 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMatch Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe most popular betting market in darts revolves around who will win a particular match up. From the opening rounds to the final itself, picking a winner between two darts players is always an option.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eCorrect Score Markets\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhile the odds of the correct score markets are typically much higher than others, they come with a much lower probability of success. As the name suggests, it involves predicting the exact match of the score, such as 10 - 3 in a best of 19 match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTotal 180s\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eA number will be shown for this betting market and punters can predict whether more or fewer 180s will be scored in the match. For example, if the number sits at 10.5 and you bet on \"Over\", at least 11 180s would be required in order for the bet to be awarded at the corresponding odds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eHandicap Markets\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWith these types of World Matchplay betting markets, a handicap will be imposed on one player, or an advantage given to the other. For example, if you pick Michael van Gerwen to beat Chris Dobey -1.5, this must mean he must win by at least 2 legs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOf course, all of the regular darts betting options remain available on the World Matchplay, with a huge variety of markets in our extensive sportsbook to choose from!\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eFavourites to Win the World Matchplay\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe current favourite to win the World Matchplay 2026 is defending champion Luke \"The Nuke\" Littler, who completed his Career Triple Crown with a 2025 win that saw him recover from 5-0 down to beat James Wade 18-13 in the final. The reigning world champion and world No.1 enters 2026 chasing back-to-back Matchplay titles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is closely followed by 2024 World Matchplay champion Luke Humphries, three-time former winner Michael van Gerwen, and the rising Dutch star Gian van Veen, who reached the 2026 World Championship final.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's a look at the top 10 favourites to win the World Matchplay 2026, according to the latest darts betting odds:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLuke Littler\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLuke Humphries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGian van Veen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGerwyn Price\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStephen Bunting\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJosh Rock\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJonny Clayton\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNathan Aspinall\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJames Wade\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePrevious World Matchplay Winners\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Littler is the current defending champion of the Darts World Matchplay event, after beating James Wade 18-13 in a dramatic 2025 final in which he recovered from 5-0 down. The win saw him complete his Career Triple Crown at just 18 years old, joining Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Luke Humphries as only the fifth player ever to achieve the feat. Littler's tournament average of over 107 in the final was a Matchplay record.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most successful player in the history of the World Matchplay is Phil Taylor, who won the event a total of 16 times over his legendary 31-year career - a record that the trophy is now named after. Below is a table showing all World Matchplay winners from the last decade:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunner-Up\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLuke Littler\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJames Wade\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2024\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eLuke Humphries\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2023\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eNathan Aspinall\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJonny Clayton\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2022\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGerwyn Price\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2021\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePeter Wright\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eDimitri Van den Bergh\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2020\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eDimitri Van den Bergh\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGary Anderson\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2019\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eRob Cross\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMichael Smith\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2018\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGary Anderson\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMensur Suljovic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2017\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePhil Taylor\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePeter Wright\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2016\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePhil Taylor\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2015\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMichael van Gerwen\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eJames Wade\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBet on the World Matchplay Online with BetVictor\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eHere at BetVictor, we have a comprehensive range of World Matchplay betting markets for every match that is played in the event. From the opening rounds to the Grand Final on Sunday the 27th of July 2025, every game can be found in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports\"\u003eonline sportsbook\u003c/a\u003e. It's also worth mentioning that each match will also be featured on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play betting\u003c/a\u003e page as soon as it gets started, allowing you to wager on the action as it unfolds on the oche.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBe sure to check out the BetVictor \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/offer\"\u003eoffers\u003c/a\u003e page before placing a bet, too, as it features a huge selection of different bonuses. Many of these bonus offers can be used across all sports betting markets, including on \u003ca href=\"https://www.betvictor.com/en-gb/sports/22886\"\u003edarts odds\u003c/a\u003e, with a variety of options for both new and existing customers!\u003c/p\u003e"}]}