Interest in darts continues to grow: tickets for World Matchplay sold in record time
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Demand for tickets to the Betfred World Matchplay 2025 has never been higher. Within record time, all tickets for the prestigious darts tournament in Blackpool sold out.
From July 19 to 27, the iconic Winter Gardens will be the scene of another battle for the Phil Taylor Trophy, with 32 top darters competing.
Ticket sales began Monday with an exclusive pre-sale for PDC TV subscribers, and demand was overwhelming. Within one day, nearly all tickets were sold. In the second part of the ticket sale on Tuesday, for fans who had registered, the remaining tickets were sold out within minutes.
For those who were unable to get tickets, there is still an option to watch live darts in Blackpool. There are still tickets available for the Women's World Matchplay. This tournament will take place on Sunday afternoon, July 27.
In 2024, the World Matchplay was won for the first time by Luke Humphries. The world number one dealt with Michael van Gerwen (18-15) in an exciting final. Both men will be in the tournament again this year, as will reigning world champion Luke Littler. The field consists of the top 16 players in the world rankings and the 16 best Pro Tour players.
HUMPHRIES IS THE CHAMPION! 🏆
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 21, 2024
Luke Humphries beats Michael van Gerwen to win his first World Matchplay title! 👏
A double-double finish to win it! 🤯
📺 https://t.co/ETSHShs52H#WMDarts | Final pic.twitter.com/rEvm057wZp
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- I've commented before,Phil should let us all remember how great he was,and leave your darts in the drawer. Another humiliation will tarnish everything,you couldn't even beat old blokes who you would have beaten before the game started !!rick6712-03-2025
- I've commented before,Phil should let us all remember how great he was,and leave your darts in the drawer. Another humiliation will tarnish everything,you couldn't even beat old blokes who you would have beaten before the game started !!rick6712-03-2025
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- Likewise, I have always been a fan of Mervyn and with this worry on his mind, it explains why his form and ranking plummeted. It is really sad to hear this, often chatted to Mervyn and Tracey during the Lakeside days, both are lovely people. It does seem naive not acknowledging the fact it was earnings, surely there must be others in the same situation. I really hope the Kings can get through this....would a go fund me be permittedrichieburnettrocks11-03-2025
- I always like Merv,but he does he seems slightly naive with his comments. I wish you all the best, hope you can get sorted,and try and get back to a decent game,a bit of money.....and get rid of the dogs,if that's your main concern,I believe your priorities may be slightly wrongrick6710-03-2025
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- actually, since you're asking... yes. yes i do.colt06-03-2025