PDC World Matchplay Live Stream - How to watch live online
- 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.
The PDC Summer Series will be broadcast live on PDCTV.
The bet365 live streaming service is one of the best darts streaming services in the business. Bet365 stream a large range of darts tournaments live online:
- Log-in or register for an account at bet365
- Visit bet365 via this link
- When the live streaming window opens, select the darts match you want to watch.
- Registered depositing users can watch & bet on darts.
To watch a bet365 live stream users must be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+, geo-restrictions & terms and conditions apply.
Darts Live Streaming
- Time
- Sport
- Event
- Live
-
2026/08/15
08:15:00
AM Darts Gerwyn Price vs Damon Heta
New Zealand Darts Masters
-
2026/08/15
08:45:00
AM Darts Raymond Smith vs Adam Leek
New Zealand Darts Masters
-
2026/08/15
09:00:00
AM Darts Darren Beveridge vs Neven Resetar
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
09:15:00
AM Darts Patrik Williams vs Jonny Barnes
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
09:35:00
AM Darts Dean Gallagher vs Darren Beveridge
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
09:50:00
AM Darts Jonny Barnes vs Joe Croft
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
10:25:00
AM Darts Dean Gallagher vs Jonny Barnes
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
10:45:00
AM Darts Darren Beveridge vs Patrik Williams
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
11:20:00
AM Darts Jonny Barnes vs Darren Beveridge
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
11:35:00
AM Darts Neven Resetar vs Dean Gallagher
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
11:55:00
AM Darts Patrik Williams vs Joe Croft
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
12:10:00
PM Darts Neven Resetar vs Jonny Barnes
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
12:30:00
PM Darts Joe Croft vs Darren Beveridge
Modus Super Series Week 1
-
2026/08/15
12:50:00
PM Darts Dean Gallagher vs Patrik Williams
Modus Super Series Week 1
Oop's, We couldn't find events by your search parameters. Please serach with another key.
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
- 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/
Darts Betting Tips, Predictions & Previews
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.
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
15 August 2026
- Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors -
- Rugby League
- Hawthorn vs Collingwood -
- AFL
- Port Adelaide vs Melbourne Demons -
- AFL
16 August 2026
- Ballarat - August 16 -
- Horse Racing
- Wyong - August 16 -
- Horse Racing
- Greater Western Sydney Giants vs West Coast Eagles -
- AFL
- Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans NRL Round 24 Tips -
- Rugby League
- Carlton vs Western Bulldogs -
- AFL
- Wests Tigers vs St George Illawarra Dragons -
- Rugby League
- Essendon vs Sydney Swans -
- AFL
22 August 2026
- Winx Stakes -
- Horse Racing
Load More
