Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are poised to battle for a second World Grand Prix crown when they clash in the final of the double‑start tournament in Leicester on Sunday. Both players have already secured a place in the showdown after impressive semi‑final performances on Saturday. Price, who lifted the trophy in 2020, dispatched Nathan Aspinall with a 5‑2 victory in his semi‑final. He opened the match with a blistering 3‑0 lead, showcasing two 13‑dart finishes and a 15‑dart leg before breaking Aspinall’s throw in the second set.
The third set saw Aspinall miss six darts at double, including two attempts at double one, allowing Price to seal the set and extend his advantage to 3‑0. Although Aspinall fought back in the fourth set with a spectacular 132 finish that featured two bullseyes, Price continued to dominate, winning the fifth and sixth sets to move within a single set of the final. He then broke Aspinall twice in the seventh set, securing his spot in what will be his fourth Grand Prix final – after previous appearances in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
On the opposite side of the draw, Humphries earned his place by overcoming James Wade 5‑3. After a tight first five legs, where Wade had taken a 3‑1 lead, Humphries turned the tide in the sixth set, winning it on his own throw.
Wade produced a memorable 141 checkout in the second set but struggled to hit the required opening double consistently, which proved costly. Humphries responded with back‑to‑back 137 finishes to break Wade’s throw in the eighth set, ultimately sealing a 5‑3 win. Humphries’ path to the final has been impressive.
He eliminated Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld before the Wade encounter, demonstrating a blend of clinical scoring and composure under pressure. In post‑match comments, Humphries told Sky Sports that he had entered the tournament determined to improve his game. "I promised myself I would play a lot better, and I did. I felt much more relaxed and in control," he said.
"It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that level of confidence. Making four consecutive Grand Prix finals is special – it’s a piece of history.
But unless I lift the trophy on Sunday, that history means little to me." Both competitors have something to prove. Humphries is chasing his first World Grand Prix title after a year‑long wait since his last major triumph at the 2025 Premier League.
Price, meanwhile, is eager to add another prestigious trophy to his cabinet after his most recent elite victory at the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. The final will be contested over a best‑of‑eleven‑sets format, with the winner taking home £150,000 and the runner‑up receiving £80,000. Humphries will be looking to improve on his previous Grand Prix final outings, where he fell 6‑4 to Mike De Decker in 2024 and 6‑1 to Luke Littler in 2025. Price, confident after his semi‑final performance, will aim to replicate the dominance he displayed earlier in the tournament.
Fans can watch the showdown live on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday. The match promises high drama, as both players have shown the ability to produce high‑scoring legs, strategic brilliance, and mental resilience throughout the event. Below is a brief overview of the tournament’s progression leading up to the final: **Round One (best of three sets)** - Danny Noppert 2‑1 Niko Springer - Ross Smith 2‑1 Cameron Menzies - Chris Dobey 0‑2 Jermaine Wattimena - Ryan Searle 2‑1 William O'Connor - Josh Rock 1‑2 Niels Zonneveld - James Wade 2‑1 Joe Cullen - Gary Anderson 2‑1 Damon Heta - Gian van Veen 2‑0 Dirk van Duijvenbode - Luke Humphries 2‑0 Dave Chisnall - Stephen Bunting 2‑1 Andrew Gilding - Nathan Aspinall 2‑1 Kevin Doets - Jonny Clayton 2‑1 Krzysztof Ratajski - Gerwyn Price 2‑0 Sebastian Bialecki - Michael van Gerwen 1‑2 Ryan Joyce - Luke Littler 1‑2 Luke Woodhouse - Wessel Nijman 2‑0 Rob Cross **Round Two (best of five sets)** - Danny Noppert 0‑3 Ryan Joyce - Jonny Clayton 3‑1 Wessel Nijman - Gerwyn Price 3‑0 Ross Smith - Luke Woodhouse 0‑3 Nathan Aspinall - Niels Zonneveld 3‑1 Gary Anderson - James Wade 3‑1 Stephen Bunting - Luke Humphries 3‑0 Jermaine Wattimena - Gian van Veen 3‑2 Ryan Searle **Quarter‑finals (best of five sets)** - Nathan Aspinall 3‑0 Ryan Joyce - Gerwyn Price 3‑2 Jonny Clayton - Gian van Veen 0‑3 James Wade - Luke Humphries 3‑0 Niels Zonneveld **Semi‑finals (best of nine sets)** - Nathan Aspinall 2‑5 Gerwyn Price - James Wade 3‑5 Luke Humphries The stage is set for a compelling final that could go down as one of the classic Grand Prix encounters.
Whether Humphries can finally break through and claim his first title, or Price will add another feather to his cap, the match will undoubtedly deliver top‑tier darts, strategic nuance, and the electric atmosphere that only a double‑start World Grand Prix can provide.