World Matchplay 2026 and Players Championship 24 highlight top darts competition

The Players Championship 24 darts event took place in Leicester, with top professionals such as Wessel Nijman, Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen competing for the day's prize.

The World Matchplay 2026 is scheduled for 18‑26 July at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The tournament will feature 32 players – the top 16 from the PDC Order of Merit and 16 qualifiers from the Pro Tour – with defending champion Luke Littler aiming to retain his title. Matches use a leg‑format that lengthens in later rounds, culminating in a best‑of‑35‑leg final.

Both tournaments are key fixtures on the Professional Darts Corporation calendar, attracting an international field and live coverage for darts fans worldwide.