2023 World Matchplay
| 2023 Betfred World Matchplay | |||
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| Tournament information | |||
| Dates | 15–23 July 2023 | ||
| Venue | Winter Gardens | ||
| Location | Blackpool, England | ||
| Organisation(s) | Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) | ||
| Format | Legs | ||
| Prize fund | £800,000 | ||
| Winner's share | £200,000 | ||
| High checkout | |||
| Champion(s) | |||
| Nathan Aspinall (ENG) | |||
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The 2023 World Matchplay (known for sponsorship reasons as the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay) was a professional darts tournament that was held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, from 15 to 23 July 2023. It was the 30th staging of the World Matchplay by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). The total prize fund was £800,000, with the winner receiving £200,000. The second edition of the Women's World Matchplay also took place on 23 July and was won by Beau Greaves.
The tournament, sponsored by Betfred, featured 32 players: the top 16 players on the two-year PDC Order of Merit and the top 16 players from the one-year PDC Pro Tour Order of Merit who had not yet qualified.
Michael van Gerwen was the defending champion, after winning his third World Matchplay title in 2022, defeating Gerwyn Price 18–14, but was eliminated in the first round, losing 10–7 to Brendan Dolan.
Nathan Aspinall won his first World Matchplay title and second Premier title overall, defeating Jonny Clayton 18–6 in the final.
The 2023 Women's World Matchplay also took place during the event, as Beau Greaves won her first televised championship by defeating Mikuru Suzuki 6–1 in the final.