2023 World Matchplay

2023 Betfred World Matchplay
Tournament information
Dates15–23 July 2023
VenueWinter Gardens
LocationBlackpool, England
Organisation(s)Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)
FormatLegs
Prize fund£800,000
Winner's share£200,000
High checkout
Champion(s)
 Nathan Aspinall
«2022 2024»

The 2023 World Matchplay (known as the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay), was the 30th annual staging of the World Matchplay, organised by the Professional Darts Corporation. The tournament took place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from 15 to 23 July 2023.

Michael van Gerwen was the defending champion, after winning his third World Matchplay title in 2022, defeating Gerwyn Price 18–14,[1][2] but was eliminated in the first round, losing 7–10 to Brendan Dolan.

Nathan Aspinall won his first World Matchplay title and second Premier title overall, defeating Jonny Clayton 18–6 in the final.[3]

The 2023 Women's World Matchplay also took place during the event, as Beau Greaves won her first televised championship by defeating Mikuru Suzuki 6–1 in the final.

  1. ^ "Vintage Van Gerwen stuns Price to claim World Matchplay hat-trick". PDC. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. ^ "World Matchplay Final: Michael van Gerwen beats Gerwyn Price at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool". Sky Sports. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Awesome Aspinall storms to Betfred World Matchplay title". PDC. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.