Luke Humphries has made it clear that his historic run to a fourth straight World Grand Prix final will amount to nothing unless he can finally overcome Gerwyn Price in the championship match in Leicester. By beating James Wade 5-3, Humphries became the first player ever to appear in the final of the double‑in tournament for four years running, securing his spot in the showdown at the Mattioli Arena on Sunday.

Last year, the "Cool Hand" was runner‑up to teenage sensation Luke Littler after a 6-1 drubbing, and he suffered a surprising 6-4 defeat to Mike de Decker in the 2024 edition. This time around, Humphries is hoping to repeat the triumph he achieved in 2023, when he edged out Price in a tightly contested final.

"It’s been one of those seasons where the sailing’s been rough," Humphries told Sky Sports. "The previous years felt easier in comparison." He went on to explain the significance of his achievement: "Making four Grand Prix finals in a row is incredibly special – it’s a personal record and I’m proud of it.

But unless I lift that trophy, the history doesn’t mean much. I’m here to win.

If I take the cup, I’ll look back on the record and think how amazing that is." Humphries has accumulated a string of near‑misses in televised finals since clinching the Premier League title in May 2025. He has been runner‑up at the European Championship, the Grand Slam of Darts in 2025, and this season’s Premier League final, and he is determined to break the pattern.

"My form hasn’t always been perfect, but the way I’ve bounced back and performed lately is encouraging," he said. "I have to do it again tomorrow because I’ve let too many major finals slip away." He praised his own recent play, noting, "I wasn’t far from my best.

My scoring was solid and my doubles were on point. It felt like the most controlled, consistent performance I’ve had in a long time.

The last time I felt that level of control was probably the Premier League final against Luke Littler. It’s been ages since I felt that steadiness without the fear of floundering." Regarding his opponent, Humphries added, "Price is playing well, but if I can replicate my current level, it’ll be a cracking game and I hope it is.

I’ll come back tomorrow fresh, confident that I can do it again and even improve." Gerwyn Price, the 2020 champion, is also heading into his fourth World Grand Prix final, his first since losing to Humphries in 2023. The Welshman endured a tough semi‑final against Nathan Aspinall, winning 5-2 but not without friction. "Nathan was complaining about the crowd, but they were on his side," Price told Sky Sports. "I was 3‑0 up and told him, ‘they’re on your side, bud, stop performing on the board and just play darts.’ I was a bit upset because the crowd was backing him.

I’m good friends with Nathan, but sometimes you just have to let your darts go – when you’re losing, you’re losing." Price admitted frustration during the match: "I was frustrated 90 percent of the game, which isn’t good. It was a bit of a poor showing, up and down in patches. When my game clicks, I’m playing some of the best darts in the world.

I’m here to win trophies and prize money, and now I’m heading into another final – my third in a row – happy days!" Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle weighed in, saying, "Humphries feels that his recent display was close to his best, and that confidence will help him. I don’t think Price was particularly impressive tonight. I know he won his match, but Luke going into the final now will obviously fancy it." Mardle continued, "It’s impressive how Humphries has had to raise his game in the two matches he’s played and has managed to do so, leaving behind the poorer performances.

That shows growth. It’s easy to label Luke as inconsistent, but Price has had his own fluctuations. Who shone in the opening round?

It was Price – he played fantastically, but he hasn’t reached those heights since. That doesn’t mean he can’t again." He concluded, "What we all want is for both players to come out firing on all cylinders. That would set up a brilliant final, and I hope it unfolds that way." The World Grand Prix final between Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m.

on Sunday, with streaming options available through NOW and various Sky Sports deals. The match promises a high‑stakes clash between two of darts’ most compelling characters, each eager to turn their recent histories into a championship victory.