Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are poised to battle for a second World Grand Prix crown when they clash in the championship match on Sunday at Leicester's Mattioli Arena. Both men have already tasted victory in this double‑start tournament – Price lifted the trophy in 2020, while Humphries claimed the title three years earlier – and each will be eager to add another major win to their résumés.
The road to the final saw Price dispatch Nathan Aspinall 5‑2 in a commanding semi‑final on Saturday. He opened the match with a 3‑0 lead, delivering two 13‑dart legs and a 15‑dart finish before breaking Aspinall’s throw in the second set. After a brief tussle in the third set, Price again broke his opponent’s throw to go 3‑0 up. Although Aspinall rallied in the fourth set with a spectacular 132 checkout that featured two bullseyes, Price kept the pressure on, taking the fifth and sixth sets to move within a single set of the title.
In the other semi‑final, Humphries overcame James Wade 5‑3, securing his fourth consecutive appearance in a World Grand Prix final. After the first five sets were split 3‑2 in Wade’s favour, Humphries seized the sixth set on his own throw, then followed with a pair of 137 finishes to break Wade’s momentum in the eighth set. The Englishman’s path to the final had already included victories over Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld, underscoring his consistency throughout the tournament.
Both competitors arrive at the Mattioli Arena with something to prove. Humphries has not won a premier title since his 2025 Premier League triumph, a drought of more than a year that he is desperate to end.
Price, meanwhile, last captured elite silverware at the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, making this final a crucial opportunity to reaffirm his status among the sport’s elite. The championship match will be contested over a best‑of‑eleven‑sets format, with the victor taking home £150,000 and the runner‑up receiving £80,000.
Humphries is determined to improve on his previous final outings, having fallen 6‑4 to Mike De Decker in 2024 and 6‑1 to Luke Littler in 2025. A win would not only break his personal final‑stage hoodoo but also cement his place in Grand Prix history with a second title.
Price, after his semi‑final win, expressed frustration with Aspinall’s complaints about the boisterous crowd, telling Sky Sports, "I was a bit annoyed. The crowd was on your side, bud, and I was up against it. As good as the crowd is for me, they were all for him. I'm good friends with Nathan, but sometimes you have to let your darts go.
It did affect my game." His comments highlight the psychological edge that can swing in a high‑pressure environment where fan noise and player reactions intertwine. Humphries, reflecting on his semi‑final victory, said, "I told myself I was going to play a lot better and I did – I felt a lot more relaxed. That was the real me today and I’m really proud of myself for performing like that. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that control and not like I was going to flounder a little bit.
To make four Grand Prix finals on the trot is super special. It’s history and I’m proud of that, but unless I pick that trophy up, unfortunately that history doesn’t mean anything. I’ve got to do it again on Sunday because there are so many major finals I’ve let slip.
Gezzy is playing well but if I play like that again, it’s going to be a cracking game." The final promises a clash of styles: Price’s powerful, aggressive approach versus Humphries’s methodical, calm precision. Both players have demonstrated the ability to hit high‑scoring triples and finish on doubles under pressure, and the double‑start format adds an extra layer of difficulty, requiring each leg to begin on a double before the standard 501 scoring can commence.
Fans can watch the showdown live on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m. on Sunday. For those preferring streaming, NOW offers the match as part of its sports package. The event also serves as a showcase for the growing popularity of darts, with a vibrant atmosphere at the Mattioli Arena and a global audience tuning in.
Beyond the immediate prize money, the outcome will influence the rankings and momentum heading into the remainder of the season, including the Premier League and the World Championship later in the year. A victory for Price would reaffirm his resurgence after a relatively quiet spell, while a win for Humphries could signal a return to the top tier after a period of near‑misses. In summary, the 2023 World Grand Prix final pits two of darts’ most compelling personalities against each other in a high‑stakes, double‑start duel.
Whether Price repeats his 2020 success or Humphries finally lifts a second Grand Prix trophy, the match is set to deliver drama, skill, and the kind of excitement that keeps fans glued to the board.