Darts Finals Tickets
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This event took place on 18 July 2026 at Blackpool Winter Gardens. Tickets are no longer available.
Date, venue and session details
The Betfred World Matchplay 2026 Finals take place on Saturday 18 July 2026, with the evening session starting at 7:00 pm (UTC) at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The Winter Gardens' Empress Ballroom hosts the PDC's World Matchplay every summer, giving the event a distinctive indoor theatre atmosphere rather than the arena feel of other major darts tournaments.
How to get tickets
The PDC sells Betfred World Matchplay tickets through Ticketmaster as its official primary outlet. Session tickets for the full tournament week go on general sale via Ticketmaster, with no PDC membership scheme that grants early access in the way football clubs operate — it's a straightforward public on-sale.
Finals sessions sell out faster than early-round sessions, so it's worth setting a Ticketmaster account up in advance and being ready when the on-sale opens. The PDC typically announces on-sale dates on its official website at pdc.tv.
If the official allocation has sold out, the secondary market is the remaining route. Resale platforms with buyer protection list tickets above face value, and prices tend to rise closer to the event date as the draw becomes clearer and demand concentrates on the final.
What does a ticket cover?
A session ticket at the World Matchplay covers all matches scheduled in that session. The Finals night session on 18 July 2026 covers the World Matchplay final itself. There is no separate category system for the final — you buy a seat in the Empress Ballroom for that session.
Getting to Blackpool Winter Gardens
- The Winter Gardens is on Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HU, a short walk from Blackpool North railway station.
- Blackpool North has direct services from Manchester Victoria; journey time is roughly 1 hour.
- If you're driving, the nearest car parks are the Talbot Road multi-storey and the Corporation Street car park, both within a five-minute walk.
- Blackpool town centre is busy on summer Saturday evenings, so allow extra time if you're arriving by road.
Arriving on the night
Doors at the Empress Ballroom typically open around 6:00 pm for a 7:00 pm start, giving you time to find your seat and get a drink. The Empress Ballroom has a licensed bar inside. Security checks are standard for a large indoor venue, so arriving at least 30 minutes before the session starts is sensible.
The Winter Gardens operates a bag policy — check the PDC's official event page at pdc.tv for the current restrictions before you travel, as these can change between years.
What is the Betfred World Matchplay?
The PDC World Matchplay has been held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens every year since 1994. It uses a matchplay format throughout, meaning players compete over a set number of legs per round rather than the first-to-sets format used at the World Championship. The 2025 final was won by Luke Littler, who beat Stephen Bunting 18–9 to claim his first World Matchplay title.
The 2026 draw will not be known until closer to the tournament, so the finalist identities on 18 July 2026 are not yet confirmed.
Is the resale market worth considering?
If official tickets are gone, resale platforms with buyer protection are a legitimate option. Prices on the secondary market are typically above face value for Finals night. They tend to increase as the tournament progresses and the finalists become known, so buying earlier in the week — once you know the final is sold out officially — can be cheaper than waiting until the day.
Always use a resale platform that guarantees a refund if the event is cancelled or the tickets are invalid. Check the platform's buyer guarantee policy before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Darts Finals takes place on Saturday, 18 July 2026 with kick-off at 19:00 (local time) at Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Darts Finals will be held at Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom.
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Darts Finals is a Betfred World Matchplay 2026 fixture.
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The PDC sells World Matchplay tickets through Ticketmaster as its official primary outlet. Check pdc.tv for the on-sale date and a direct link to the official listing. There is no PDC membership scheme that grants early access, so it's a public on-sale open to everyone.
Doors for evening sessions at the Empress Ballroom typically open around 6:00 pm, with play starting at 7:00 pm. Arriving 30 minutes before doors open gives you time to clear security and find your seat without rushing.
Blackpool North station is a short walk from the Winter Gardens on Church Street. Direct services run from Manchester Victoria, with a journey time of roughly one hour. From Blackpool North, the walk to the venue takes around five to ten minutes.
Luke Littler won the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay, beating Stephen Bunting 18–9 in the final at the Blackpool Winter Gardens. It was Littler's first World Matchplay title.
The World Matchplay uses a matchplay format throughout the tournament, with players competing over a fixed number of legs per round. The final is played over a longer leg format than the earlier rounds. This differs from the first-to-sets format used at the PDC World Championship.
