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Littler retains World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

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Littler ~~defends~~ retains World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

Luke Littler retained the Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool, beating Gerwyn Price 18‑9 in the final at the Winter Gardens on ~~24 July.~~ 26 July 2026. The 19‑year‑old posted a 111.53 average in the championship match, raising his tournament‑wide average to a record 111.04 and eclipsing Phil Taylor’s former benchmark of 106.31. The win makes Littler only the third player to defend the World Matchplay, joining Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, and adds £225,000 to his earnings, taking his total winnings from the event to over £3 million. Price averaged 104.97, becoming runner‑up for the second consecutive year. Littler’s dominance featured several 12‑dart finishes and a 167 checkout, cementing his position at the top of the PDC rankings. Earlier in the week, Littler dispatched Dirk van Duijvenbode 17‑5 and Price overcame Gian van Veen 17‑10 to set up the final. A Women’s World Matchplay session was also held, with Lisa Ashton defending her crown against Beau Greaves.

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