The 2006 Stan James World Matchplay was the 13th staging of the
World Matchplay darts tournament, organised by the
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is a professional darts organisation in the United Kingdom, established in 1992 when a group of leading players split from the British Darts Organisation (BDO) to form what was initially called the World ...
. It was held at the
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Listed building, Grade II* listed building, operated by Blackpool Enter ...
between 23–29 July 2006.
Phil Taylor won the title for the eighth time, by defeating
James Wade
James Martin Wade (born 6 April 1983) is an English professional darts player, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He became the youngest player to win a major PDC title, when he won the 2007 World Matchplay at the ...
18–11 in the final.
Prize money
The prize fund increased by £30,000 on the previous year, with the winner now receiving £30,000.
Seeds
Draw
External links
Pictures from the 2006 World Matchplay Darts
{{2006 in PDC darts
World Matchplay (darts)
World Matchplay Darts