Opening Saturday or semi-finals
2026 guide: 18 July at 19:00 for four opening matches, or 25 July at 20:00 for the last four. Choose tables for a social group setting.
World Matchplay darts 2027: Blackpool tickets guide
World Matchplay returns to Blackpool’s Empress Ballroom on 17–25 July 2027. The women’s tournament is on 25 July.
Use the labelled 2026 sessions and prices to compare your trip while waiting for the 2027 ticket announcement.
At a glance
Dates17–25 July 2027
VenueWinter Gardens · Empress Ballroom
Format2026 guide · 32-player knockout
Price guide2026 main tickets from £45 + charges
Other eventWomen’s Matchplay · 25 July 2027
Checked 6 October 2026. This is 2027 planning with historical 2026 prices and sessions, not live ticket availability.
Dates and session times
The 2027 World Matchplay runs from 17–25 July at Winter Gardens, with the separate Women’s World Matchplay on 25 July 2027.
The PDC’s published calendar confirms those dates. The 2027 session times and prices aren't published here yet; watch the next PDC ticket announcement.
The table below keeps the completed 18–26 July 2026 programme as a guide, not the 2027 session schedule. Its starts are UK summer time (BST).
Sources and checked date
Source: PDC 2027 calendar announcement · Announcement reproduced by PDPA · checked 6 October 2026.
| 2026 session | Start | Programme | Table | Balcony / standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 July · evening | 19:00 | Round one · 4 matches | £55 | £50 |
| 19 July · afternoon | 13:00 | Round one · 4 matches | £50 | £45 |
| 19 July · evening | 19:00 | Round one · 4 matches | £50 | £45 |
| 20 July · evening | 19:00 | Round one · 4 matches | £50 | £45 |
| 21 July · evening | 19:00 | Round two · 4 matches | £50 | £45 |
| 22 July · evening | 19:00 | Round two · 4 matches | £50 | £45 |
| 23 July · evening | 20:00 | Quarter-finals · 2 matches | £60 | £55 |
| 24 July · evening | 20:00 | Quarter-finals · 2 matches | £60 | £55 |
| 25 July · evening | 20:00 | Semi-finals · 2 matches | £60 | £55 |
| 26 July · afternoon | 13:00 | Women’s World Matchplay | £30 | £25 |
| 26 July · evening | 20:00 | Main final · 1 match | £70 | £65 |
Booking charges are extra; the balcony / standing band includes different products.
The 26 July afternoon was a separate women’s tournament; the main final required the evening ticket.
Late-round sessions were listed at 20:00, with play approximately 20:05 in PDC’s schedule.
Sources and checked date
Source: Original PDC price chart · Final PDC 2026 schedule, reproduced by ADA · checked 6 October 2026.
Tickets and how they sell
2026 sale windows opened at noon GMT: annual PDCTV members on 23 February, registered presale on 24 February, and any remaining general-sale stock on 25 February.
These are historical dates, not 2027 releases.
Standard 2026 tickets sold out in the PDCTV and presale windows before general sale; hospitality, travel packages and women’s tickets remained.
For a particular session, qualify for annual PDCTV access or register for presale before the published deadline.
Have a second session ready in case your first choice sells out.
2025 rule, as a guide: six tickets per session, up to six sessions per person.
Confirm next year’s terms before booking a group; separate orders do not guarantee neighbouring seats.
Exact fees aren't confirmed here; check the full checkout total before paying.
Book access through the accessible-ticket route. Use the original ticket office for permitted resale at face value or below; send See order queries to See customer service.
Sources and checked date
Source: PDC 2026 sale phases via ADA · PDC sell-out report via ADA · 2025 PDC announcement: historical rule · PDC resale guidance · checked 6 October 2026.
Follow our ticket-buying overview for the Matchplay sale windows and official routes.
Sources and checked date
Checked 12 October 2026: PDC typical sale period, not a confirmed 2027 release · PDC ticket updates.
Session-by-session: what to expect
Opening round, 18–20 July 2026: four matches in each session, including the only main-event afternoon. Good if you want several players and walk-ons.
First-round matches are a race to ten legs, with the event’s tie-break conditions applying.
Second round, 21–22 July: four matches each evening, with the field narrowed to sixteen.
Quarter-finals on 23–24 July and semi-finals on 25 July have two matches per night; longer formats mean fewer matches do not guarantee an earlier exit.
Final Sunday, 26 July: the women’s eight-player knockout occupies the afternoon, listed 13:00–17:00. The main final is a different evening session.
This is the trophy choice, with one long main-event match, not an all-day admission. Future draws determine players; this guide does not promise a favourite’s session.
Sources and checked date
Source: Round and match-count chart · PDC session programme · checked 6 October 2026.
See where the Matchplay fits in the darts calendar with our tournaments explained guide.
How to pick a session
Sunday afternoon or Monday
2026 guide: 19 July at 13:00 or 20 July at 19:00, £45 balcony / standing or £50 table before charges. Both offered four first-round matches.
A daytime session first
Consider 19 July at 13:00, or the women’s event on 26 July at 13:00.
Confirm age and supervision rules before purchase; daytime is our travel advice, not a quiet-crowd guarantee.
Early-round evening tables
2026 guide: 19 or 20 July at 19:00, table £50. Agree one session, ask about adjacent allocation and book a meal beforehand.
Match these 2026 recommendations to the 2027 announcement.
Sources and checked date
Source: Historical prices and session choices · checked 6 October 2026.
Compare the Matchplay session choices with the other tournament before booking.
What will the trip cost?
Use a 2026 price, as a guide, or enter your actual quote. Add travel, shared parking / taxi, hotel nights, rooms and food.
Booking fees aren't confirmed here; enter the seller’s total charges in the fees field. The calculator starts fees at £0, which does not mean there are none.
Your darts night
Sources and checked date
Source: published 2026 face-value presets · checked 6 October 2026.
Compare a room for the opening night
One night · two adults · one room.
Find a hotel for 17 July 2027On the day
| Stage | Afternoon · 2026 guide | Evening · 2026 guide |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | Darts doors aren't published here yet. Check your ticket. | Check the session’s entry instructions. |
| Session start | 13:00 | 19:00 early rounds; 20:00 quarter-finals onward |
| Finish · editorial estimate | Main early round around 16:30–17:30; women’s published window ends 17:00 | Allow roughly 22:30–23:30, potentially later for long matches |
| Leaving | Allow for exit and station walk. | Check transport and car-park closing before committing. |
The finish ranges are planning estimates, not organiser curfews. The Matchplay bar's payment methods aren't confirmed here; ask the venue before travelling.
Carry a payment card and ask the venue about accepted methods. Download your ticket and charge your phone; the 2026 event used the PDC Tickets App.
For welfare, emergencies and lost items see help at the venue.
Sources and checked date
Source: PDC starts, women’s window and ticket app · checked 6 October 2026.
First visit? Read the the Matchplay starting point in our first-night guide.
Families and groups
The 2027 child admission and adult supervision rules aren't confirmed here; ask the organiser about your children's ages and party size.
The venue’s general own-promotion under-two restriction does not settle PDC admission, and no numeric supervision ratio was confirmed.
Ask about the complete party before paying, especially several children with one adult.
PDC says Family Area parties must include an under-18, where that category is offered. This does not confirm a Blackpool Family Area for 2027.
Each attendee needs the appropriate booking arrangement; do not budget a child discount from the standard chart.
Adult groups should confirm the event’s booking ceiling, adjacent allocation and seated / standing product.
Agree a meeting point, meal and return route; discuss sensory needs ahead.
Sources and checked date
Source: PDC Family Area restriction · Venue / promoter distinction · PDC group ceiling guidance · checked 6 October 2026.
Use the family overview to prepare your the Matchplay admission questions.
Fancy dress and rules for this event
Allowed
- Bring the correct session ticket and comply with bag searches and ID checks.
- Pack one small bag; discuss required medical equipment or food with the organiser ahead.
- Costumes, masks and banners only after checking the applicable PDC terms: the current costume and sign rules aren't confirmed here; ask the organiser before making or buying them.
- Children only after confirming the event’s age and supervision conditions.
Not allowed
- Large bags, backpacks or suitcases; the venue has no storage.
- Outside alcohol or hot food under venue policy. General cold-food permission is not published as a darts allowance.
- Treating an exit as guaranteed re-entry: management may refuse re-admission or require you to leave.
- Disregarding staff instructions or obstructing other spectators with costume props.
PDC /tandcs could not be published during this check. Do not import World Championship dress rules as confirmed Blackpool conditions.
Sources and checked date
Source: Venue searches and bags · General food policy · Admission / removal · PDC ticket conditions route · checked 6 October 2026.
Getting there and home
Arriving at Blackpool North puts you about ten minutes’ walk from the Winter Gardens; Blackpool South needs a longer walk or local connection.
Check late services and car-park hours before choosing an evening session, using the hub’s full transport guide.
Where to stay and when to book
Compare town centre, North Shore, South Shore and Bispham once the official dates and your tickets are secure.
Cancellable rooms are useful while planning a July summer visit; the venue hotel section names options and their transport considerations.
FAQs
When is the 2027 World Matchplay at Winter Gardens?
The PDC calendar confirms 17–25 July 2027 at Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Women’s World Matchplay takes place there on 25 July; 2027 session times and prices await the ticket announcement.
How much were World Matchplay final tickets in 2026?
The main final face values were £70 at a table or £65 in the combined balcony / standing band.
Booking and transaction charges were extra; these are 2026 prices as a guide, not confirmed 2027 prices.
Do World Matchplay tickets sell out?
Yes: standard 2026 tickets sold out during PDCTV and registered presale, before general sale.
Hospitality, travel packages and women’s tickets remained; register for the next early-access window before its deadline.
What time did World Matchplay evening sessions start?
The 2026 early rounds were listed at 19:00, with quarter-finals, semi-finals and final at 20:00. The final schedule put late-round play at approximately 20:05; doors are separate.
What was the cheapest main World Matchplay session?
The combined balcony / standing band was £45 for 19 July afternoon and evening, 20 July, and 21–22 July 2026.
Table seats were £50 for those sessions, before additional charges.
Does the World Matchplay final ticket include the women’s event?
The 2026 chart sold the 26 July women’s afternoon and main evening final as separate sessions. Do not assume one ticket includes both.
How much were Women’s World Matchplay tickets?
The 26 July 2026 afternoon cost £30 table or £25 balcony / standing before booking charges. Its published session window was 13:00–17:00.
When do World Matchplay tickets go on sale?
See the official booking page for the 2027 ticket release date.
The PDC help centre gives January–February as the usual sale period; wait for the event announcement and use the PDC ticket page for registration and seller links.
The 2026 table is historical guidance; 2027 details require the organiser’s announcement. How we check our facts.
Rooms for your group
Blackpool · 17 July 2027
Rooms for a group of eightA family room for four
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Package or do it yourself?
| Decision | A package offered by an official seller | Ticket and hotel booked separately |
|---|---|---|
| What is included | Read the named seller’s exact seat, food and accommodation inclusions | The ticket and room each have their own booking terms |
| Seat choice | Only the package inventory offered | Choose from the official general-admission plan |
| Flexibility | Changes depend on the package contract | Ticket and hotel cancellation rules can differ |
| Cost | Compare the full quoted total, including fees | Add ticket fees, room, travel and meals yourself |
Sport and Music official partner route
PDC’s current ticket-support guidance directs World Matchplay hospitality enquiries to Sport and Music.
Get the chosen edition’s seat, hospitality, cancellation and hotel inclusions in writing before comparing its total with separate bookings.
Sources and checked date
world matchplay official package check — Official package/partner information; checked 28 October 2026.
Prize fund for 2027
The PDC hasn’t announced the 2027 prize fund in the sources checked on 8 November 2026. PDC prize-fund source (checked 8 November 2026).
| Prize information | GBP |
|---|---|
| Confirmed total | Not announced in checked PDC sources |
Sources and checked date
PDC prize-fund breakdown — checked 8 November 2026. The current table does not announce this2027 edition;2026 amounts are not carried forward.