India, July 16 -- The elite summer showpiece of professional darts is back as the World Matchplay 2026 prepares to take over Blackpool. Organized by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), the 9-day major tournament will take place from Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 26, 2026. Thirty-two of the planet's best darts players will gather at the Empress Ballroom inside the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, competing for the historic Phil Taylor Trophy and a lucrative prize pool.

What is the prize money at World Matchplay Darts 2026?

The stakes have never been higher in Blackpool. The PDC has boosted the total prize fund to a massive £1,000,000, with the ultimate champion set to pocket a staggering £225,000 top prize.

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