World Matchplay darts 2026: Get top price on Luke Littler to win + get paid as a winner if your player hits 170 finish

Credit: BETFRED LUKE LITTLER tops a star-studded 32-player field as the Betfred World Matchplay returns to Blackpool. To celebrate, Betfred have some cracking offers available throughout the tournament, including top price guaranteed on Littler to lift the Phil Taylor Trophy. The world champion will be aiming to defend his title after producing a remarkable comeback from 5-0 down to beat James Wade 18-13 in last year’s unforgettable final. This year’s summer showpiece runs from July 18-26 at the iconic Winter Gardens, with £225,000 on offer to the champion. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles here Betfred World Matchplay 2026 - Outright Betfred odds Luke Littler – 11/10 Luke Humphries – 9/2 Wessel Nijman – 10/1 Gerwyn Price – 12/1 Michael van Gerwen – 16/1 Gian van Veen – 20/1 Jonny Clayton – 28/1 Gary Anderson – 33/1 Kevin Doets – 33/1 Bar – 40/1 Betfred World Matchplay offers Below are three of the standout Betfred offers available throughout the tournament. 🎯 Top price guaranteed on Luke Littler Betfred are offering top price guaranteed on Luke Littler to win the 2026 World Matchplay, meaning you’ll get the best odds if the reigning world champion successfully defends his crown. Claim here* 🎯 Get paid if your player hits a nine-darter Place a pre-match single on any player to win their match and, if they hit a nine-darter, Betfred will pay your bet out as a winner in cash – regardless of the final result. Claim here* 🎯 Get paid if your player lands the Big Fish If your selected player produces the Big Fish – a 170 checkout – during the match, Betfred will also settle your pre-match win bet as a cash winner, even if your selection goes on to lose. Claim here* 🎁 How to claim £50 in free bets Don’t have a Betfred account? No problem. It’s quick and easy to get started. Simply open a new Betfred account, deposit £10 using a debit card and place a £10 bet on any qualifying sports market at Evens or greater. Once your qualifying bet has settled, you’ll receive £50 in free bets, made up of: 3 x £10 free bets to use on any Sportsbook market 2 x £10 free bets to use on accumulators (4+ selections) That also gives you access to Betfred’s special World Matchplay promotions, including the Top Price Guaranteed offer on Luke Littler and the cash payouts for nine-darters and the Big Fish (170 checkout). Claim here* How to claim £50 welcome offer | Betfred Betfred welcome offer Visit the Betfred website HERE* Register an account Deposit £10 using a Debit Card Place your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greater Once that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free Bets *Pre-match win singles only. Cash paid within 24 hours if your selection hits a nine-darter or 170 checkout in any 2026 Betfred World Matchplay match. Max stakes apply. T&Cs apply. *18+. New customers only. Register, deposit with a Debit Card, and place a first bet of £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports, to be settled within 7 days, to get £30 in Sports Free Bets and £20 in Acca Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – gamcare.org.uk GambleAware – GambleAware.org Read our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.