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The PDC can confirm that the 2020 Betfred World Matchplay will take place from July 18-26.
The prestigious 32-player tournament is set to be the first fully televised PDC tournament to take place following the suspension of events due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic.
Following discussions with host broadcaster Sky Sports, the original dates of July 18-26 have been confirmed for the event to be staged.
The PDC are continuing to work with the UK Government and other relevant parties to be able to stage the event at Blackpool's Winter Gardens with a crowd, subject to any relevant regulations.
A decision will be made by Saturday July 4 if the tournament is able to proceed with a crowd at the Winter Gardens.
Should this not be possible, then the tournament will be staged behind closed doors at an alternative, appropriate venue.
Final details for ticket holders will be confirmed once a final decision is made in relation to being able to stage the Betfred World Matchplay with or without a crowd.
However, fans who have purchased tickets for the 2020 Betfred World Matchplay can obtain a refund from their point of purchase should they wish*.
Should the event take place in 2020 behind closed doors, then fans will be entitled, following July 4, to defer their ticket purchase to the 2021 Betfred World Matchplay.
Betfred World Matchplay to take place on original dates
The prestigious 32-player tournament is set to be the first fully televised PDC tournament to take place following the suspension of events due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic.
Following discussions with host broadcaster Sky Sports, the original dates of July 18-26 have been confirmed for the event to be staged.
The PDC are continuing to work with the UK Government and other relevant parties to be able to stage the event at Blackpool's Winter Gardens with a crowd, subject to any relevant regulations.
A decision will be made by Saturday July 4 if the tournament is able to proceed with a crowd at the Winter Gardens.
Should this not be possible, then the tournament will be staged behind closed doors at an alternative, appropriate venue.
Final details for ticket holders will be confirmed once a final decision is made in relation to being able to stage the Betfred World Matchplay with or without a crowd.
However, fans who have purchased tickets for the 2020 Betfred World Matchplay can obtain a refund from their point of purchase should they wish*.
Should the event take place in 2020 behind closed doors, then fans will be entitled, following July 4, to defer their ticket purchase to the 2021 Betfred World Matchplay.
Betfred World Matchplay to take place on original dates