Overview

• James Wade secured his spot by edging Jonny Clayton 20-18 after extra legs in a marathon semifinal.
• Luke Littler rallied from a 1-6 deficit to beat Josh Rock 17-14, highlighted by a nine-darter at a critical juncture.
• The champion will collect £200,000 and a Phil Taylor Trophy at the Winter Garden in Blackpool, while the runner-up earns £100,000.
• Wade is chasing his second World Matchplay title and his first major victory since 2021.
• At 18, Littler is bidding for a sixth major trophy and to solidify his rapid rise in professional darts.