Michael Smith to Miss First World Matchplay Since 2013 After Qualifying Surprise

Michael Smith to miss first World Matchplay since 2013 after qualifying surprise

The 2025 World Matchplay will be without one of its household names.

Smith Misses Matchplay Qualification

The Players Championship double header produced two superb victories for Bradley Brooks and Damon Heta. But, elsewhere in Leicester, the other major headline was Michael Smith failing to qualify for the Betfred World Matchplay. The former World Champion couldn’t close the gap to the top sixteen on the Pro Tour Order of Merit and loses out by one spot. It’s the first time he’ll miss the Winter Gardens since 2013 – and you can bet he’s already cir…

2025 Betfred World Matchplay field confirmed

2025 Betfred World Matchplay field confirmed Josh Gorton Wed, 09/07/2025 - 20:30 The field for the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay has been confirmed, as world number one Luke Humphries sets his sights on back-to-back titles in Blackpool later this month. The 32-player field for the sport's summer showpiece was confirmed following the conclusion of Players Championship 21 in Leicester on Wednesday, which was won by former World Youth Champion Brad…

Ex-world darts champion Michael Smith in shock unwanted 12-year first

Former Darts world champion Michael Smith has missed out qualifying for the World Matchplay for the first time since 2013. ‘Bully Boy’ failed to secure qualification for the event later this month having fallen short of the threshold to book his spot at the Blackpool showpiece. Michael Smith has missed out on this month’s World Matchplay in BlackpoolGetty Smith needed to bank a semi-final spot at Wednesday’s Players Championship event in Leicest…