Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are poised to contest the World Grand Prix final on Sunday, each aiming to capture a second title at the distinctive double‑start tournament held in Leicester. The showdown pits the 2020 champion, Price, against the 2023 victor, Humphries, replicating their clash from three years earlier when Humphries overcame Price with a 5‑2 scoreline. In the semi‑finals on Saturday, Price dispatched Nathan Aspinall 5‑2, delivering a commanding performance that included two 13‑dart legs and a 15‑dart finish to seize the opening set. He continued his dominance by breaking Aspinall’s throw in the second set and then again in the third, ultimately cruising to a 5‑2 win and securing his place in the final for the fourth time in his career (previous appearances in 2020, 2021 and 2023).
On the opposite side of the bracket, Humphries earned his spot by beating James Wade 5‑3. The Englishman displayed a blend of clinical finishing and steady scoring, taking the sixth set on his own throw after Wade had taken the first five sets 3‑1. Humphries’ route to the final also featured victories over Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld, underscoring his consistency throughout the tournament.
Both players arrive at the Mattioli Arena with something to prove. Humphries has not lifted a major premier title since his 2025 Premier League triumph, meaning a World Grand Prix win would end a year‑long drought and add a second major crown to his résumé.
Price, meanwhile, is seeking his first elite trophy since the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, making the £150,000 first‑place prize all the more enticing. The final will be contested over a best‑of‑eleven‑sets format (first to six sets). Humphries, who fell short in the 2024 final to Mike De Decker (6‑4) and in 2025 to Luke Littler (6‑1), hopes to improve on those performances and finally claim the trophy.
The runner‑up will still walk away with a substantial £80,000. **Semi‑final recap** - Nathan Aspinall 2‑5 Gerwyn Price - James Wade 3‑5 Luke Humphries **Final matchup** - Gerwyn Price vs Luke Humphries The live broadcast will be available on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m.
on Sunday. **Price’s semi‑final in detail** Price surged into a 3‑0 lead early, breaking Aspinall’s throw in the opening leg of each of the first three sets. He capitalised on Aspinall’s missed doubles – including two attempts at double‑one in the third set – to seal the third set with a D10 finish.
Aspinall fought back in the fourth set, producing a spectacular 132 checkout that featured two bullseyes, but Price responded by breaking again in the fifth and sixth sets, ultimately clinching the match 5‑2. After the match, Price addressed the atmosphere, noting that Aspinall had complained about the noisy crowd. "I was a bit annoyed," Price told Sky Sports.
"I said, ‘they're on your side, bud, I’m up against it.’ The crowd can be good for me, but they were all behind him. I’m friends with Nathan, but sometimes you have to block out the noise and focus on your darts. It did affect my game a little." **Humphries’s semi‑final in detail** Humphries took the sixth set on his own throw after Wade had taken the first five sets 3‑1. Wade, who produced a brilliant 141 checkout in the second set, struggled to hit the required opening double and eventually faltered.
Humphries responded with back‑to‑back 137 finishes, breaking Wade’s throw in the eighth set and sealing a 5‑3 victory. Speaking after his win, Humphries reflected on his performance: "I said I was going to play a lot better and I did – I felt much more relaxed. That was the real me today and I’m proud of that.
It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that level of control and not been worried about floundering. Making four consecutive Grand Prix finals is special; it’s history. But unless I lift that trophy, the history means nothing.
I’ve got to do it again on Sunday because I’ve let too many major finals slip away. Gezzy (Price) is playing well, but if I play like this again, it’ll be a cracking game." **Road to the final – a broader view** The tournament began with a first‑round best‑of‑three‑sets format, featuring a packed field of 32 competitors. Notable early results included Danny Noppert’s 2‑1 win over Niko Springer, Ross Smith’s 2‑1 victory over Cameron Menzies, and Chris Dobey’s 2‑0 defeat to Jermaine Wattimena. Luke Humphries entered the competition with a 2‑0 win over Dave Chisnall, while Gerwyn Price opened with a dominant 2‑0 triumph over Sebastian Bialecki.
In the second round (best of five sets), Price continued his march by blanking Jonny Clayton 3‑0, and Humphries dispatched James Wade 3‑0, demonstrating the form that would carry them to the semi‑finals. The quarter‑finals saw Price edge past Jonny Clayton 3‑2 after a tightly contested match, while Humphries recorded a convincing 3‑0 win over James Wade, reinforcing his status as a serious contender. **What’s at stake?** Beyond the prize money, the World Grand Prix carries unique prestige because of its double‑start format, which requires players to begin each leg by hitting a double before scoring any points.
Mastery of this rule differentiates the very best, and both Price and Humphries have shown they can thrive under the added pressure. The final also offers a chance for redemption. Humphries, after two successive final defeats, will be looking to overturn his recent history and finally capture the title that eluded him in 2024 and 2025.
Price, on the other hand, will be eager to add another major trophy to his cabinet and reaffirm his status as one of the sport’s elite. **How to watch** Fans can tune in to Sky Sports+ or the main Sky Sports channel from 8 p.m.
on Sunday to watch the climax of the tournament. For those streaming, the NOW platform also carries the coverage. The broadcast will feature expert analysis, player interviews, and the usual high‑octane commentary that makes darts a thrilling spectator sport. With both competitors in top form and a substantial £150,000 on the line for the champion, the 2023 World Grand Prix final promises to be a memorable encounter, full of high scoring, strategic double‑starts, and the kind of drama that only a major darts final can deliver.