When Is World Matchplay?
PDC World Matchplay 2026 took place from 18 – 26 Jul 2026 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.
Format
Top 16 OOM + top 16 ProTour OOM (not already qualified) = 32-player field.
How to Qualify for World Matchplay
The top 16 players on the PDC Order of Merit are seeded automatically, joined by the top 16 players on the ProTour Order of Merit who have not already qualified — a 32-player field in total, split into best-of-19-leg first-round ties.
Track who's currently on course to qualify on the live qualifying race, which updates after every ranking event.
Where to Watch World Matchplay
World Matchplay is televised live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW. International viewers can follow every match live on PDCTV.
Prize Money
World Matchplay has a total prize fund of £700,000. Prize money earned here counts towards the two-year rolling PDC Order of Merit — see how the Order of Merit works for the full picture of how results convert into ranking money.