The 2013 Winmau World Masters was a major tournament on the BDO/WDF calendar for 2013. It took place from 10 to 13 October, with 10 October play at the Bonus Arena for the non-stage matches, and 11–13 October play at the Hull City Hall, which hosted the stage element of the event for the third year.
Stephen Bunting and Julie Gore both attempted to defend the titles they won in 2012. Bunting was the top seed for the Men's competition after a successful year on the circuit, whilst Gore was third seed. Bunting successfully defended his title without dropping a set. In the women's event Gore was beaten in the last 16 by Maud Jackson. Deta Hedman beat Rachel Brooks 4–1 in the final.
Seeds
Men
These are finalised on completion of the 2013 French Open on 31 August – 1 September. For the second consecutive year, there are 32 seeds (an increase from 8 between 2007 and 2011) with the Top 16 exempt until the Last 32 stage.
Stephen Bunting James Wilson Scott Waites Darryl Fitton Jeffrey de Graaf Tony O'Shea Geert De Vos Remco van Eijden Glen Durrant Jan Dekker Robbie Green Martin Atkins Gary Robson Ross Montgomery Richie George Wesley Harms Jim Williams Scott Mitchell Paul Jennings Benito van de Pas Alan Norris Rick Hofstra Tony Eccles Willy van de Wiel Ron Meulenkamp Jimmy Hendriks John Walton Garry Thompson Sam Head Michel van der Horst Martin Adams Tom Gregory 19th seed Paul Jennings did not attend.
Women
These are finalised on completion of the 2013 French Open on 31 August – 1 September. The ladies seeds enter at the start of the competition however can not play each other until the quarter-final stage.
Deta Hedman Trina Gulliver Julie Gore Anastasia Dobromyslova Fallon Sherrock Rachel Brooks Aileen de Graaf Irina Armstrong
There are no seedings in the boys or girls events.
Men's Draw
Last 32 onwards.
Sets are best of 3 legs.
Ladies Draw
Last 8 onwards.
Boys Draw
Last 8 onwards.
Girls Draw
Last 8 onwards.
Television coverage Eurosport are scheduled to show the final session of play of the event across Europe.
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