The 2026 Betfred World Matchplay continues on Tuesday evening, as round two gets underway in Blackpool. Reigning champion Luke Littler headlines a wondrous line-up at the Winter Gardens, as the world number one takes on 2023 champion Nathan Aspinall. Gary Anderson – another former champion in Blackpool – will take on Welsh number one Jonny […]
The 2026 Betfred World Matchplay continues on Tuesday evening, as round two gets underway in Blackpool.
Reigning champion Luke Littler headlines a wondrous line-up at the Winter Gardens, as the world number one takes on 2023 champion Nathan Aspinall.
Gary Anderson – another former champion in Blackpool – will take on Welsh number one Jonny Clayton in the opening match of the evening, while Premier League stars Josh Rock and Stephen Bunting collide in a tantalising tussle.
Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen also stars on a blockbuster night of action, with the Dutch number two taking on compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode for a chance to reach the quarter-finals.
The Betfred World Matchplay will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland, through the PDC’s worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN, CANAL+ and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland based subscribers).
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2026 Betfred World Matchplay
Tuesday July 21 (1900 BST)
Round Two x4
Gary Anderson 11-7 Jonny Clayton
Dirk van Duijvenbode 14-12 Michael van Gerwen
Luke Littler v Nathan Aspinall
Josh Rock v Stephen Bunting
Best of 21 legs