2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 1 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Rock and Woodhouse clash in first match

Jul 18, 2026 - 19:00

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Josh Rock has an early edge over Luke Wodhouse, leading 3-2 heading into the first TV break. Rock has yet to miss on the outer ring, while Woodhouse is just 2/9.

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

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

Match	Date	Time (local)	Score
Josh Rock vs. Luke Woodhouse	Sat., Jul. 18	7:15 p.m.
Stephen Bunting vs. Niels Zonneveld	Sat., Jul. 18	8:15 p.m.
Luke Littler vs. Niko Springer	Sat., Jul. 18	9:15 p.m.
Nathan Aspinall vs. Joe Cullen	Sat., Jul. 18	10:15 p.m.