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Last updated: 16 Jul 2020

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Watch PDC World Matchplay darts live streaming online
World Matchplay features the best 32 players in world darts
Michael van Gerwen is the favourite having won the World Matchplay in 2015 & 2016
Rob Cross is the defending champion after beating Michael Smith in the 2019 final
The 8 day event is being held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes

Rob Cross won the 2019 PDC World Matchplay title (Getty Images)

Watch PDC World Matchplay Darts Online

The 2020 PDC World Matchplay is the 27th edition of an annual darts tournament. Also known as the Betfred World Matchplay for sponsorship reasons, it is considered one of the premier darts tournaments.

The PDC World Matchplay is being played from 18-26 July 2020 at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. There are 32 players competing including the top 16 on the PDC Order of Merit and top 16 on the ProTour Order of Merit.

PDC World Matchplay Live Streaming

Watch PDC World Matchplay live streaming on your digital device including mobile phone anywhere you can get a suitable internet connection. Live streaming is a great way to watch darts online.

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PDC World Matchplay Format

All PDC World Matchplay games have to be won by two clear legs. Games are extended by up to six extra legs if necessary before a tie-break leg is required.

First round - Best of 19 legs
Second round - Best of 21 legs
Quarter-finals - Best of 31 legs
Semi-finals - Best of 33 legs
Final - Best of 35 legs

PDC World Matchplay Schedule

The 2020 PDC World Matchplay is being played from 18-26 July 2020.

Round	Dates
First round	18-21 July
Second round	21-22 July
Quarter-finals	23-24 July
Semi-finals	25 July
Final	26 July

PDC World Matchplay First Round Draw

Adrian Lewis vs Steve Beaton
Daryl Gurney vs Ricky Evans
Dave Chisnall vs Vincent van der Voort
Gary Anderson vs Justin Pipe
Gerwyn Price vs Danny Noppert
Glen Durrant vs Jeffrey de Zwaan
Ian White vs Joe Cullen
James Wade vs Keegan Brown
Krzysztof Ratajski vs Jermaine Wattimena
Mensur Suljovic vs Jamie Hughes
Michael Smith vs Jonny Clayton
Michael van Gerwen vs Brendan Dolan
Nathan Aspinall vs Dimitri van den Bergh
Peter Wright vs Jose De Sousa
Rob Cross vs Gabriel Clemens
Simon Whitlock vs Ryan Joyce

PDC World Matchplay Champions & Runners-up

Larry Butler won the first World Matchplay title in 1994 before Phil Taylor took over and dominated the tournament. Taylor won five straight titles from 2000-04 and seven straight titles from 2008-14, winning 16 in total before his retirement.

Year	Champion (final average)	Score	Runner-up (final average)	Prize money
2020	tbc	tbc	tbc	£700,000
2019	Rob Cross (95.16)	18–13	Michael Smith (95.91)	£700,000
2018	Gary Anderson (101.12)	21–19	Mensur Suljović (104.43)	£500,000
2017	Phil Taylor (104.24)	18–8	Peter Wright (99.74)	£500,000
2016	Michael van Gerwen (103.93)	18–10	Phil Taylor (101.13)	£450,000
2015	Michael van Gerwen (99.91)	18–12	James Wade (90.37)	£450,000
2014	Phil Taylor (107.19)	18–9	Michael van Gerwen (101.49)	£450,000
2013	Phil Taylor (111.23)	18–13	Adrian Lewis (105.92)	£400,000
2012	Phil Taylor (98.97)	18–15	James Wade (95.92)	£400,000
2011	Phil Taylor (103.84)	18–8	James Wade (98.84)	£400,000
2010	Phil Taylor (105.16)	18–12	Raymond van Barneveld (100.11)	£400,000
2009	Phil Taylor (106.05)	18–4	Terry Jenkins (92.32)	£400,000
2008	Phil Taylor (109.47)	18–9	James Wade (102.58)	£300,000
2007	James Wade (96.83)	18–7	Terry Jenkins (91.62)	£200,000
2006	Phil Taylor (100.08)	18–11	James Wade (90.01)	£150,000
2005	Colin Lloyd (97.89)	18–12	John Part (94.53)	£120,000
2004	Phil Taylor (100.20)	18–8	Mark Dudbridge (89.24)	£100,000
2003	Phil Taylor (94.38)	18–12	Wayne Mardle (97.44)	£80,000
2002	Phil Taylor (98.76)	18–16	John Part (94.14)	£75,500
2001	Phil Taylor (99.57)	18–10	Richie Burnett (90.99)	£65,000
2000	Phil Taylor (100.32)	18–12	Alan Warriner (97.14)	£58,000
1999	Rod Harrington (85.95)	19–17	Peter Manley (86.91)	£58,000
1998	Rod Harrington (95.03)	19–17	Ronnie Baxter (94.07)	£58,000
1997	Phil Taylor (106.32)	16–11	Alan Warriner (98.42)	£46,000
1996	Peter Evison (100.51)	16–14	Dennis Priestley (96.67)	£46,000
1995	Phil Taylor (90.72)	16–11	Dennis Priestley (87.63)	£42,800
1994	Larry Butler (90.72)	16–12	Dennis Priestley (91.59)	£42,800

PDC World Matchplay Qualification

The top 16 players on the PDC Order of Merit and top 16 players on the ProTour Order of Merit all qualify for the tournament. The following players have qualified for the 2020 PDC World Matchplay:

PDC Order of Merit

1. Michael van Gerwen

2. Peter Wright

3. Gerwyn Price

4. Rob Cross

5. Michael Smith

6. Nathan Aspinall

7. Daryl Gurney

8. Gary Anderson

9. James Wade

10. Dave Chisnall

11. Ian White

12. Mensur Suljović

13. Krzysztof Ratajski

14. Adrian Lewis

15. Glen Durrant

16. Simon Whitlock

PDC ProTour Qualifiers

1. Joe Cullen

2. Brendan Dolan

3. José de Sousa

4. Danny Noppert

5. Jermaine Wattimena

6. Gabriel Clemens

7. Jonny Clayton

8. Jamie Hughes

9. Jeffrey de Zwaan

10. Ryan Joyce

11. Dimitri Van den Bergh

12. Justin Pipe

13. Vincent van der Voort

14. Keegan Brown

15. Steve Beaton

16. Ricky Evans

PDC World Matchplay Social Media

Follow PDC World Matchplay on social media:

PDC World Matchplay Twitter - twitter.com/OfficialPDC
PDC World Matchplay Facebook - facebook.com/OfficialPDC
PDC World Matchplay Instagram - instagram.com/officialpdc/

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PDC World Matchplay Live Streaming FAQ

Can I watch a PDC World Matchplay live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch PDC World Matchplay live streaming.

Where is the 2020 PDC World Matchplay being played?

The 2020 PDC World Matchplay is being played at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, England.

When is the 2020 PDC World Matchplay taking place?

The 2020 PDC World Matchplay is being played from 18-26 July 2020.

Who is playing at the 2020 PDC World Matchplay?

There are 32 players competing in the 2020 PDC World Matchplay including Michael van Gerwen, Joe Cullen, Peter Wright, Brendan Dolan, Gerwyn Price, José de Sousa, Rob Cross, Danny Noppert, Michael Smith, Jermaine Wattimena, Nathan Aspinall, Gabriel Clemens, Daryl Gurney, Jonny Clayton, Gary Anderson, Jamie Hughes, James Wade, Jeffrey de Zwaan, Dave Chisnall, Ryan Joyce, Ian White, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Mensur Suljović, Justin Pipe, Krzysztof Ratajski, Vincent van der Voort, Adrian Lewis, Keegan Brown, Glen Durrant, Steve Beaton, Simon Whitlock, Ricky Evans.