2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket

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The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts kicks off on Saturday, with four exciting matches set to be played on Day 1 in Blackpool.

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The top quarter of the bracket will be the stars of the show tonight, with Luke Littler, Stephen Bunting, Josh Rock, Nathan Aspinall and others among the players looking to advance to the second round.

2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 1 schedule & results

Here is the schedule and results from Day 1.

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First round (Day 1 evening session)

*Best of 19 legs

MatchDateTime (local)ScoreJosh Rock vs. Luke WoodhouseSat., Jul. 187:15 p.m.Stephen Bunting vs. Niels ZonneveldSat., Jul. 188:15 p.m.Luke Littler vs. Niko SpringerSat., Jul. 189:15 p.m.Nathan Aspinall vs. Joe CullenSat., Jul. 1810:15 p.m.

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Bracket

Here's what the bracket looks like for the second round.

Luke Littler/Niko Springer vs. Nathan Aspinall/Joe CullenJosh Rock/Luke Woodhouse vs. Stephen Bunting/Niels ZonneveldMichael van Gerwen/Andrew Gilding vs. Chris Dobey/Dirk van DuijvenbodeJonny Clayton/Damon Heta vs. Gary Anderson/Ryan JoyceLuke Humphries/Cameron Menzies vs. Ross Smith/Kevin DoetsGerwyn Price/Martin Schindler vs. Danny Noppert/Rob CrossGian van Veen/Krzysztof Ratajski vs. Wessel Nijman/Dave ChisnallJames Wade/Jermaine Wattimena vs. Ryan Searle/William O'Connor

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