We look at the players to win back-to-back World Matchplay titles as a magnificent Luke Littler joins an illustrious list in 2026.
Rod Harrington
Rod Harrington became the first player to claim back-to-back World Matchplay titles when he reigned supreme in 1998 and 1999.
The Prince of Style showed tremendous courage to win two thrilling finals 19-17 as he got the better of Ronnie Baxter and Peter Manley.
Phil Taylor
There's winning back-to-back World Matchplay titles and then there's Phil Taylor!
The Power dominated the sport across three decades and won the World Matchplay a record 16 times - therefore claiming back-to-back titles (and more) on multiple occasions.
Taylor's biggest winning streak came when he won the title seven times between 2008 and 2014.
Michael van Gerwen
Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen delighted the Blackpool crowd as he produced some sensational darts to claim back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016.
MvG secured a first World Matchplay success with an 18-12 win against James Wade, before he backed that up with a superb 18-10 victory over 'The Power' 12 months later.
Luke Littler
World champion Luke Littler is the most recent darts player to go back-to-back at the World Matchplay.
The Nuke won the event for the first time with an 18-13 victory over James Wade, before following that success up with an incredible week of performances to storm to the title in 2026.
