The PDC have announced a further eight Players Championship dates which will finalise the lineup for the 2021 World Matchplay.
Super Series 4 & 5 will take place in Milton Keynes and Bolton between June 14-17 and July 6-9 respectively.
Following the final even on July 9, the cut off will take place for the eagerly awaited return of the World Matchplay at its spiritual home of the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
The series format of four events in one block has proved successful since the PDC’s restart in July last year and will remain in place it seems for the remainder of the season.
It will mean that 20 Players Championship events would have taken place by the cut off point, a record for this time of year.
Commenting on the news PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter said: “We’re pleased to be able to add a further eight Players Championship events to the calendar in June and July.
“A further two PDC Super Series will mean that players have had 20 Players Championships this year in the race to the Betfred World Matchplay, with our planned return to the Winter Gardens being a huge incentive for players battling to win a place in that unique event.”
On top of these events, Porter is also looking at the potential return of the European Tour in the second half of the year as well as the subsidiary tours.
He said: “We remain confident of confirming the return of the European Tour in the second half of 2021 and are also continuing to make plans for our Challenge and Development Tours to provide opportunities for players across all levels within the PDC system.”
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