Betfred World Matchplay Darts 2020 dates, schedule, prize money confirmed.
The 2020 Betfred World Matchplay is the 27th edition of the World Matchplay, organized by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). The tournament will take place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from July 18-26, 2020.
The summer's most popular tournament will see 32 stars competing live on Sky Sports in a bid to win the Phil Taylor Trophy.
Rob Cross won his first World Matchplay title with an 18–13 win over Michael Smith in the final. He also became just the fourth player in history to win both the PDC World Championship and the World Matchplay.
Michael van Gerwen and James Wade are current stars to have also taken the title, alongside Larry Butler, Peter Evison, Rod Harrington and Colin Lloyd.
Where to buy tickets for Betfred World Matchplay 2020.
Tickets for the 2020 Betfred World Matchplay are likely to go on sale in January or February 2020. Information will be confirmed at www.pdc.tv/tickets once finalised.
2020 Betfred World Matchplay Prize money
The World Matchplay darts prize fund was £700,000, with the winner's earnings share being up from £115,000 in 2018 to £150,000.
Position (no. of players) Prize Money
Winner (1) -- £150,000
Runner-Up (1) -- £70,000
Semi-finalists (2) -- £50,000
Quarter-finalists (4) -- £25,000
Second round (8) -- £15,000
First round (16) -- £10,000
Betfred World Matchplay Darts Past Finals Winners List.
1994 - Larry Butler 16-12 Dennis Priestley
1995 - Phil Taylor 16-11 Dennis Priestley
1996 - Peter Evison 16-14 Dennis Priestley
1997 - Phil Taylor 16-11 Alan Warriner
1998 - Rod Harrington 19-17 Ronnie Baxter
1999 - Rod Harrington 19-17 Peter Manley
2000 - Phil Taylor 18-12 Alan Warriner
2001 - Phil Taylor 18-10 Richie Burnett
2002 - Phil Taylor 18-16 John Part
2003 - Phil Taylor 18-12 Wayne Mardle
2004 - Phil Taylor 18-8 Mark Dudbridge
2005 - Colin Lloyd 18-12 John Part
2006 - Phil Taylor 18-9 James Wade
2007 - James Wade 18-7 Terry Jenkins
2008 - Phil Taylor 18-11 James Wade
2009 - Phil Taylor 18-4 Terry Jenkins
2010 - Phil Taylor 18-12 Raymond van Barneveld
2011 - Phil Taylor 18-8 James Wade
2012 - Phil Taylor 18-15 James Wade
2013 - Phil Taylor 18-13 Adrian Lewis
2014 - Phil Taylor 18-9 Michael van Gerwen
2015 - Michael van Gerwen 18-12 James Wade
2016 - Michael van Gerwen 18-10 Phil Taylor
2017 - Phil Taylor 18-8 Peter Wright
2018 - Gary Anderson 21-19 Mensur Suljovic
2019 - Rob Cross 18 - 13 Michael Smith
2020 - winner...???
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