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Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is the most well-known name competing at the tournament, and he will be looking to go one further than last year when he was defeated in the final.

The legendary 16-time world champion has a great record in Blackpool, having won all of his PDC World Matchplay titles in the town.

‘The Soulger’ Leonard Gates also returns looking to defend his title after he beat Taylor in last year’s final.

But three-time World Champion Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams will be hoping he can spoil any hopes of a title defence as he returns to the Viva stage.

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Saturday 23rd March

13:00 - Leonard Gates v Richie Howson

14:00 - Phil Taylor v Martin Adams

15:00 - John Henderson v Andy Hamilton

16:00 - Robert Thornton v Richard-Eirig Rowlands

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The World Senior Darts Tour returns this weekend (23-24 March) with the ‘Champion of Champions’, you can watch live coverage of the event in Blackpool across BBC Sport.

Eight of the world’s best senior darts players will compete for the trophy, which was won last year by the Texan Leonard Gates.

Action starts from 13:00 on both Saturday and Sunday, and you can watch live coverage on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and App.

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