The World Matchplay in Blackpool moves into its semi-final stage with the first match featuring Michael van Gerwen? (note: not provided) — however, based on the available reporting, the first semi-final is between Price and Van Veen. Sky Sports frames the semi-finals as a live event and specifically highlights Price versus Van Veen as the opening semi-final pairing, with Littler scheduled to play in the following semi-final. Yahoo Sports also reports live coverage of the tournament as it reaches the semi-final stage, stating that Price takes on Van Veen in the first semi-final, before Littler comes into action next. Both outlets present the same overall sequence: Price vs Van Veen is played first, and Littler’s semi-final follows immediately afterward. The coverage indicates that the event is being tracked through live text updates, with attention on match order and progression through the semi-finals. No additional match details (such as scores, set counts, or individual leg outcomes) are included in the provided source excerpts.