World Matchplay Darts Betting
Get the latest World Matchplay betting odds and markets for the 2025 edition.
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World Matchplay Darts Odds & Betting Markets
The World Matchplay in darts is one of the most important and prestigious tournaments in the year, second to only the World Championship, although the Darts Premier League has also gained significant traction in recent years. It's a part of the infamous Darts Triple Crown, alongside the other two aforementioned events, however, as Luke Littler has already won the PDC World Championship and Luke Humphries claimed the Premier League title, there will be no Darts Triple Crown awarded in 2025.
Here are the key details from the upcoming World Matchplay tournament, so that you don't miss a single dart that's thrown!
- Start Date: Saturday the 19th of July 2025
- End Date: Sunday the 27th of July 2025
- Location: Winter Gardens Venue in Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Where to Watch: Sky Sports
- Current Champion: Luke Humphries
If you want to bet on the World Matchplay, BetVictor has got you covered. We have a comprehensive range of darts betting options for all games that occur throughout the World Matchplay 2025, alongside a variety of outright options for punters to pick from!
What is the World Matchplay?
The 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.
Players must show skill, nerve, and stamina to claim the trophy and the massive £200,000 winner's prize from an £800,000 total prize pool. Many consider it the summer highlight of the darting calendar, with matches that often produce dramatic moments and stunning upsets.
The 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.
The 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.
First-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.
World Matchplay Betting Markets
There 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!
Outright World Matchplay Winner
This 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 trophy on Sunday the 27th of July 2025,
Match Betting
The 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.
Correct Score Markets
While 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.
Total 180s
A 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.
Handicap Markets
With 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.
Of 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!
Favourites to Win the World Matchplay
The current favourite to win the World Matchplay 2025 is Luke Littler, the reigning world champion who is playing some of the best darts the world has ever seen. He is closely followed by Luke Humphries, who won the event last year as part of his first darting Triple Crown achievement.
Here's a look at the top 10 favourites to win the World Matchplay 2025, according to the latest darts betting odds:
- Luke Littler
- Luke Humphries
- Gerwyn Price
- Michael van Gerwen
- Gary Anderson
- Nathan Aspinall
- Stephen Bunting
- Gian van Veen
- Josh Rock
- Chris Dobey
Previous World Matchplay Winners
Luke Humphries is the current defending champion of the Darts World Matchplay event. He had an incredibly dominant 2024, winning the World Championship, the Premier League, and the World Matchplay, however, Luke Littler has since pushed him every step of the way.
The 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. Below is a table showing all World Matchplay winners from the last decade:
Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
2024 | Luke Humphries | Michael van Gerwen |
2023 | Nathan Aspinall | Jonny Clayton |
2022 | Michael van Gerwen | Gerwyn Price |
2021 | Peter Wright | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
2020 | Dimitri Van den Bergh | Gary Anderson |
2019 | Rob Cross | Michael Smith |
2018 | Gary Anderson | Mensur Suljovic |
2017 | Phil Taylor | Peter Wright |
2016 | Michael van Gerwen | Phil Taylor |
2015 | Michael van Gerwen | James Wade |
Bet on the World Matchplay Online with BetVictor
Here 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 online sportsbook. It's also worth mentioning that each match will also be featured on the in-play betting page as soon as it gets started, allowing you to wager on the action as it unfolds on the oche.
Be sure to check out the BetVictor offers 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 darts odds, with a variety of options for both new and existing customers!
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