The World Matchplay continues tonight at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool with the final four first round matches taking place, with three former world champions in action.talkSPORT BET have boosted their odds for the four favourites tonight, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, Rob Cross and Kevin Doets all to win at 10/3 (up from 29/10), which can be added straight into your bet builder using this link here.talkSPORT BETTALKSPORT BET – Get 10/3 on Humphries, Price, Cross and Doets all to win (was 29/10) – CLAIM HEREThree former world champions take to the oche tonight at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as eight players contest the final four positions in the second round of this year’s competition.Humphries is the standout name of the players in action tonight as he takes on Cameron Menzies in his first round clash as he starts a campaign he hopes will lead him to his second World Matchplay title, having won the tournament back in 2024.The world number is in strong form heading into Blackpool, fresh from his second World Cup of Darts victory alongside Luke Littler, and will be eager for his first major solo win of the season having finished as runner up in two of the last three PDC televised events.Gerwyn Price is also in action tonight for his first round clash at the Winter Gardens in a tournament that he hasn’t always favoured having only gone beyond the quarter finals on one occasion despite having enjoyed a glittering career on the whole, including winning a World Championship.The Welshman takes on Martin Schindler, who has never gone past the first round of this competition before, with the German facing a tough task to end that run tonight against Price, who has reached at least the last four in six of his last seven PDC televised events.Former world champion Rob Cross takes on Danny Noppert tonight in an intriguing looking tie to close the night, the 2019 World Matchplay champion has only gone beyond the second round once since winning the trophy has only reached one major quarter final since 2024.‘Voltage’ will be looking to get back in the big time this week, starting with a win over Noppert who reached five semi finals across last year and has two quarter final appearances so far in 2026, but hasn’t been able to force himself into a final since his win at the UK Open in 2022.Another Dutchman, Kevin Doets is up first on stage tonight as he takes on former European champion Ross Smith in a tie with very little to separate the two contenders.Doets will be making his World Matchplay debut tonight but heads into the match as marginal favourite against Smith, who despite often showing promise, hasn’t reached the last eight of a PDC ranked televised event since 2024. How to watch the World MatchplayLocation: Winter Gardens, Blackpool, UKDate and time: Saturday 18th – Sunday 26th July 2026How to watch: Sky Sports ActiontalkSPORT BET – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*talkSPORT BET AppDownload the talkSPORT BET app hereDownload the iOS appDownload the Android app18+ gambleaware.orgCommercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. TandCs apply. Begambleaware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New customers only. Opt in deposit and bet min £10 (max £30) on any sports (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. Get your initial stake (up to £30) credited in Free Bets. Free Bets to be used on selected markets and expire in 7 days. Scroll Down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly