World Seniors Matchplay Darts 2024 prize money: How much money can be won in York?
DARTS fans are in for a treat as the World Seniors Matchplay is BACK and the legends will be giving it their all with the amount of prize money up for grabs.
Leonard Gates continued his incredible form at this competition last year by defeating Jim McEwan in a mouthwatering final.
Robert Thornton will be out for the prize money[/caption]And as a result, the American ace took home a winning share of £10,000.
Gates, 53, will feel confident that he can increase his bank balance once again especially with 16-time darts champion Phil Taylor out of the picture due to health concerns.
However, the likes of two-time back-to-back champion Robert Thornton and the greatest female player of all time Trina Gulliver could have something to say about that.
Find out how much is in the prize pot below.
What is the World Seniors Matchplay Darts 2024 prize money?
The prize pot for the 2024 edition of the World Seniors Matchplay Darts is a total of £31,000
And the winner will take home the same amount as Leonard Gates did in 2023.
Here is a full breakdown of the prize money:
- Winner: £10,000
- Runner-up: £5,000
- Semi-finalists x2: £2,500
- Quarter-finalists x4: £1,250
- First round x8: £750
Who is playing at the World Seniors Darts Matchplay 2024?
Some of the world’s best darts players over the age of 40 will participate.
But unfortunately, 16-time world champion Phil Taylor has been forced to withdraw.
- Richie Howson
- Trina Gulliver
- Martin Adams
- Mark Clark
- Kevin Painter
- David Cameron
- Leonard Gates
- James Richardson
- Robert Thornton
- John Part
- Neil Duff
- Chris Mason
- John Henderson
- Tony O’Shea
- Paul Hogan
- Lisa Ashton
Why did Phil Taylor withdraw?
Phil Taylor was forced to withdraw from competing after taking medical advice.
On the withdrawal, Taylor said: “Naturally, I am gutted to be missing out on playing in such a big event like the WSDT Seniors World Matchplay.
“I have been leaving no stone unturned in preparation for York.
“But after having hip replacement surgery, I have been feeling pain in the last few weeks, and the consultants have advised against playing this weekend.
“I withdrew from playing in a weekend exhibition in Whitby to give myself every chance for the Matchplay, but I have to be sensible, and take the advice I have been given on board.
“Rest assured, I will be doing everything to be ready and fully fit for the WSDT Seniors World Masters in Sunderland in November.”