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## Main sections

- [18-07/26-07: World Matchplay](https://dartsnews.com/world-matchplay): 18-07/26-07: World Matchplay news from Dartsnews.com
- [26-07: Women's World Matchplay](https://dartsnews.com/womens-world-matchplay): 26-07: Women's World Matchplay news from Dartsnews.com
- [28-07/09-07: Players Championship 25-26](https://dartsnews.com/players-cahmpionship): 28-07/09-07: Players Championship 25-26 news from Dartsnews.com
- [14-08/15-08: New Zealand Darts Masters](https://dartsnews.com/new-zealand-darts-masters): 14-08/15-08: New Zealand Darts Masters news from Dartsnews.com
- [14-08/16-08: Challenge Tour 16-20](https://dartsnews.com/challenge-tour): 14-08/16-08: Challenge Tour 16-20 news from Dartsnews.com
- [21-08/22-08: Australian Darts Masters](https://dartsnews.com/australian-darts-masters): 21-08/22-08: Australian Darts Masters news from Dartsnews.com
- [22-08/23-08: Women's Series 17-20](https://dartsnews.com/pdc-womens-series): 22-08/23-08: Women's Series 17-20 news from Dartsnews.com
- [24-08: World Series of Darts Finals Qualifier](https://dartsnews.com/world-series-of-darts-finals): 24-08: World Series of Darts Finals Qualifier news from Dartsnews.com
- [Live Scores](https://dartsnews.com/live-scores): Live Scores news from Dartsnews.com
- [Liveblog](https://dartsnews.com/liveblog): Liveblog news from Dartsnews.com
- [Podcasts](https://dartsnews.com/dartsnews-podcasts): Podcasts news from Dartsnews.com
- [PDC Calendar 2026](https://dartsnews.com/pdc-calendar): PDC Calendar 2026 news from Dartsnews.com
- [WDF Calendar 2026](https://dartsnews.com/wdf-calender): WDF Calendar 2026 news from Dartsnews.com
- [Main PDC Order of Merit](https://dartsnews.com/pdc-order-of-merit): Main PDC Order of Merit news from Dartsnews.com
- [PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit](https://dartsnews.com/pdc-pro-tour-order-of-merit): PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit news from Dartsnews.com

## Latest articles

- ["Only thing I can remember is Glen Durrant playing against Michael van Gerwen": Kevin Doets remembers surprise clash ahead of World Matchplay debut](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/only-thing-i-can-remember-is-glen-durrant-playing-against-michael-van-gerwen-kevin-doets-remembers-surprise-clash-ahead-of-world-matchplay-debut): Doets’ first World Matchplay marks his rise into the top 32; a breakthrough after near-misses, with ranking gains and debuts at the European Championship and Grand Prix ahead
- ["We all know I had a tough last year": Michael van Gerwen refuses to worry about his ranking in the run-up to the World Matchplay](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/we-all-know-i-had-a-tough-last-year-michael-van-gerwen-refuses-to-worry-about-his-ranking-in-the-run-up-to-the-world-matchplay): Van Gerwen starts World Matchplay versus in-form Gilding after a recent loss, while defending major prize money on the Order of Merit; focus remains on form over draw.
- [ANALYSIS - Odds Against: Five underdogs who could go deep at World Matchplay in Blackpool](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/analysis-odds-against-five-underdogs-who-could-go-deep-at-world-matchplay-in-blackpool): Five in-form underdogs to watch at the World Matchplay: data-led cases for shocks, including ranking stakes, leg-hold/break metrics, and why bookies may be mispricing form.
- [DISCUSSION | European Darts Open: Is a gap starting to emerge from darting elite as question marks about Stephen Bunting and Danny Noppert emerge](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/discussion-european-darts-open-is-a-gap-starting-to-emerge-from-darting-elite-as-question-marks-about-stephen-bunting-and-danny-noppert-emerge): Ratajski’s Euro Tour win caps a heat-affected weekend and sets the tone for Blackpool, highlighting form shifts, missed chances and a widening gap beneath the elite.
- [“Women’s Series next year?” – Fallon Sherrock backs Sky Sports’ Emma Paton after Hyde Park heroics alongside Luke Humphries](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/womens-series-next-year-fallon-sherrock-backs-sky-sports-emma-paton-after-hyde-park-heroics-alongside-luke-humphries): Emma Paton’s one-night switch from Sky Sports presenter to darts player ended with a trophy, a winning double and even a public nudge from Fallon Sherrock about a possible next...
- [“That is not fun” – Nathan Aspinall’s dartitis struggles re-emerge in sweltering end to European Darts Open title defence](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/that-is-not-fun-nathan-aspinalls-dartitis-struggles-re-emerge-in-sweltering-end-to-european-darts-open-title-defence): Nathan Aspinall admitted he was again “struggling with the throw” after his European Darts Open title defence ended in the oppressive heat of Leverkusen. The Englishman was beat...
- [DartsNews Podcast | “The field feels like it’s shifting” – Peter Wright, Michael Smith and Dimitri Van den Bergh missing as new World Matchplay era takes shape](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/dartsnews-podcast-the-field-feels-like-its-shifting-peter-wright-michael-smith-and-dimitri-van-den-bergh-missing-as-new-world-matchplay-era-takes-shape): The 2026 World Matchplay will begin with a very different feel in Blackpool. Luke Littler returns as defending champion and Luke Humphries arrives as one of his most obvious cha...
- [“It was a magic day” – Jermaine Wattimena finds pride after European Darts Open final heartbreak](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/it-was-a-magic-day-jermaine-wattimena-finds-pride-after-european-darts-open-final-heartbreak): Jermaine Wattimena left Leverkusen without the European Darts Open title, but with the biggest European Tour result of his career and the backing of a crowd that had adopted him...
- [“Hopefully your mother dies of cancer and the rest of your family too” — Danny Noppert faces barrage of social media abuse after Leverkusen loss](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/hopefully-your-mother-dies-of-cancer-and-the-rest-of-your-family-too-danny-noppert-faces-barrage-of-social-media-abuse-after-leverkusen-loss): After a 6-3 loss at the European Darts Open, Noppert highlights rising gambling-fueled abuse toward players and calls attention to mental health and athlete welfare.
- ["I would have been happy with the last eight or last four": Krzysztof Ratajski surprises himself with European Darts Open title run](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/i-would-have-been-happy-with-the-last-eight-or-last-four-krzysztof-ratajski-surprises-himself-with-european-darts-open-title-run): Ratajski wins the European Darts Open, earning £35,000 and rising to 20th in the Order of Merit, boosting form ahead of a World Matchplay opener vs Gian van Veen.
- [World Matchplay 2026 Prize Money Explained: How much can Luke Littler, Luke Humphries earn for winning Phil Taylor Trophy in Blackpool?](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/world-matchplay-2026-prize-money-explained-how-much-can-luke-littler-luke-humphries-earn-for-winning-phil-taylor-trophy-in-blackpool): World Matchplay returns to Blackpool with a record £1m purse, expanded payouts and ranking stakes high. Top 32 clash for the Phil Taylor Trophy at Winter Gardens.
- [How to watch World Matchplay 2026 live on TV and online in the UK, USA and Australia](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/how-to-watch-world-matchplay-2026-live-on-tv-and-online-in-the-uk-usa-and-australia): Schedule, TV and streaming guide for the 2026 World Matchplay at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, with Luke Littler defending. Includes global broadcasters and session times.
- [World Matchplay 2026: Draw, Schedule, Field, History, Format and Predictions](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/world-matchplay-2026-field-when-will-the-draw-be-announced-history-and-format): Elite 32 chase the Phil Taylor Trophy at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, July 18–26. Seeds face ProTour qualifiers under two-clear-leg rules; Luke Littler defends title.
- [European Tour Order of Merit Update: Trouble looms for Stephen Bunting, Daryl Gurney, Michael Smith and Peter Wright in Dortmund race](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/european-tour-order-of-merit-update-trouble-looms-for-stephen-bunting-daryl-gurney-michael-smith-and-peter-wright-in-dortmund-race): Ratajski leaps to 3rd in the European Tour Order of Merit after winning Leverkusen; Wattimena up to 11th. Spots for the European Championship tighten ahead of Budapest.
- [European Darts Open 2026 Prize Money Explained: How much did Krzysztof Ratajski earn for for Leverkusen title?](https://dartsnews.com/pdc/european-darts-open-2026-prize-money-explained-how-much-can-gian-van-veen-michael-van-gerwen-gerwyn-price-and-nathan-aspinall-earn-for-leverkusen-glory): Previewing the 10th 2026 PDC European Tour stop: 48-player field in Leverkusen, £230k purse. Seeding, ranking rules and Dortmund spots on the line; Aspinall defends.

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