It’s darts’ biggest party of the summer – and you can get World Matchplay-ready with our special publication, which is available to buy here, now. The 32 best players in the world are gearing up for the sport’s second-biggest major at the iconic Winter Gardens venue in Blackpool, with the tournament kicking off on July 13.
Many eyes will be on boy wonder Luke Littler following his astonishing start to life on the PDC Tour, which has seen him reach the World Championship final and win the Premier League. However, the likes of Michael van Gerwen, whom he meets in the first round, world champion Luke Humphries and 2023 winner Nathan Aspinall will be among the players looking to beat the Nuke to the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy.
Our 40-page magazine, which is available to buy now, will include exclusive insights on Littler’s journey so far and his remarkable impact on the sport. It will also contain interviews with former Matchplay winners Larry Butler, Peter Evison and Colin Lloyd, while James Wade pens an exclusive column.
Sky Sports darts expert Wayne Mardle gives his verdict on the tournament and picks a winner, while PDC president Barry Hearn gives his take on the growth of the sport.
Wes Newton recalls hitting a memorable nine-darter at the Matchplay and iconic referee Russ Bray recalls making his PDC officiating debut at the Winter Gardens. We also look back on Phil Taylor’s phenomenal domination of a tournament he won an incredible 16 times.
And with the European Championship coming to a close, discover which football teams the top players support. All that – and much, much more – is crammed into his World Matchplay publication, available to buy now for just £3.
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