In the latest episode of the World Matchplay Turns Through podcast from Sportnieuws.nl, Vincent van der Voort and Damian Vlottes took a look back at a dramatic day in Blackpool that saw Danny Noppert bow out, James Wade execute a textbook performance, and Gian van Veen continue his steady evolution on the big stage.
After the reaching the quarter-finals at the Winter Gardens, Stephen Bunting says has told Dartsnews.com he is no longer the “village idiot” and insists he is at the 2025 World Matchplay to win the title, not make up the numbers, after surviving a dramatic tie-break tussle with Gary Anderson on Tuesday night.
The first few Quarter-Finals are set at the World Matchplay with Stephen Bunting facing off against Jonny Clayton, while James Wade faces Gian van Veen after another night of action in Blackpool.
Stephen Bunting believes he is playing the best darts of his career after kicking off his 2025 World Matchplay campaign with a hard-fought 11-8 victory over Ryan Joyce on Sunday night in Blackpool, as he told Dartsnews.com post-match.
Luke Littler put on a darting masterclass and at one point looked on course to break the record for the highest World Matchplay average as he obliterated Ryan Searle 10-2 on Night Two of the World Matchplay.
Gary Anderson made a winning return to the Winter Gardens stage on Saturday night—but it was his vintage post-match interview including with DartsNews that really caught attention.
This coming weekend, the 2025 World Matchplay gets underway at its iconic home in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens. One man who won't be present this year, is former PDC World Darts Championship semi-finalist Scott Williams, but 'Shaggy' has recently previewed the competition.
Despite having had one of the most illustrious careers in darting history, Raymond van Barneveld has never managed to win the World Matchplay. Now aged 58, the legendary Dutchman's latest quest for Winter Gardens glory begins with a first round meeting against his old rival Michael van Gerwen.
From Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 27, the world’s top darts stars descend on the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay—one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PDC calendar.
Gary Anderson was in reflective mood after falling short in the final of the 2025 Baltic Sea Darts Open on Sunday night on the latest leg of the European Tour, choosing to focus on the positives as he looks ahead to a return to the World Matchplay stage in Blackpool.
Gerwyn Price has not sealed a European Tour title since 2023 until tonight when 'The Iceman' completed an emphatic run to the title at the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel.
Gary Anderson made a strong start to his Baltic Sea Darts Open campaign on Saturday, easing past Krzysztof Ratajski 6–2 with a 98.77 average to book his place in the last 16 of the ninth European Tour event of the 2025 season.
Andy Baetens is enjoying a dream run at the Baltic Sea Darts Open. The 36-year-old Belgian produced another statement performance on Saturday night, defeating Rob Cross 6-2 to reach the last 16 — his second successive win over a former world champion.
The Baltic Sea Darts Open will take place between 11-13 July, 2025 at the Wunderino Arena in Kiel, Germany. It is the ninth European Tour of the season of 14 events.
The Baltic Sea Darts Open is due to take place between 11-13 July, 2025. There is £175,000 for the overall Prize Money with £30,000 to the winner. Rob Cross is the defending champion after defeating Luke Humphries 8-6 in the final last year.
Raymond van Barneveld’s surprise inclusion in the upcoming World Seniors Champion of Champions tournament — a key event on the World Seniors Darts Tour — has sparked widespread debate within the darts community.
Darts legend Colin Lloyd has openly questioned whether we will ever see Gary Anderson and Peter Wright in action together again on behalf of Scotland at the World Cup of Darts.
The Netherlands continue to impress at the World Cup of Darts. Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen demolished Scotland with a stunning 8–0 victory. After three matches, the Dutch duo have still not dropped a single leg.
One of the most experienced players in the entirety of the PDC Pro Tour, Gary Anderson has more than paid his dues over the course of his career. With the legendary Scot now firmly in the autumn of his career however, Anderson believes the PDC needs to do more for the next generation just starting out their professional darts journey.
This Thursday, one of the most unique and exciting tournaments on the whole darting calendar gets underway as the 2025 World Cup of Darts begins in Germany.
As the World Cup of Darts approaches, there is hope and optimism across all the teams competing. The annual event, taking place from the 12th to the 15th of June in Frankfurt, is expected to once again deliver drama at every turn.