The first round action at the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay continues across two sessions on Sunday.

In the afternoon, former champions Rob Cross and Peter Wright enter the fray at the Empress Ballroom against Dutch pairing Dirk van Duijvenbode and Jermaine Wattimena respectively. Former World Cup winner Damon Heta opens the day's play against ex-UK Open champion Andrew Gilding, with reigning World Grand Prix champion Mike De Decker closing play against five-time quarter-finalist Dave Chisnall.

World Champion Luke Littler takes centre stage on Sunday evening against Ryan Searle, with 2018 winner Gary Anderson opening the night's proceedings against Luke Woodhouse. 2023 runner-up Jonny Clayton kicks off his campaign against German No. 1 Martin Schindler, and fourth seed Stephen Bunting closes the evening against Ryan Joyce for the second year in succession.

Coverage starts at 1:00pm UK time on Sky Sports + with the evening session on the same channel from 7:00pm.

>Today's matches (1:00pm start, best of 19 legs [first to 10])
(7) Damon Heta v Andrew Gilding
(10) Rob Cross v Dirk van Duijvenbode
(15) Peter Wright v Jermaine Wattimena
(12) Dave Chisnall v Mike De Decker

>Tonight's matches (7:00pm start, best of 19 legs [first to 10])
(13) Gary Anderson v Luke Woodhouse
(5) Jonny Clayton v Martin Schindler
(2) Luke Littler v Ryan Searle
(4) Stephen Bunting v Ryan Joyce

All matches must be won by 2 clear legs, with up to 5 extra legs played to decide a winner. If the match is tied after 5 extra legs, a final sudden death leg will be played.

>Day 1 roundup
https://www.pdc.tv/news/2025/07/19/van-veen-dethrones-humphries-dramatic-opening-night-blackpool