Luke Humphries has made it clear that his historic run to a fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will amount to nothing unless he can finally overcome Gerwyn Price and lift the trophy in Leicester. The Englishman etched his name in the tournament’s record books by becoming the first player to reach the final in four straight editions of the double‑in event, a feat he secured after a 5‑3 win over James Wade that earned him a place in Sunday’s showdown at the Mattioli Arena.
Last year, Humphries fell short in the final, losing 6‑1 to the teenage prodigy Luke Littler, and this season he suffered a surprising 6‑4 defeat at the hands of Mike de Decker. Now, with the prospect of a rematch against Price – the opponent he beat in the 2023 final – Humphries is determined to rewrite the narrative and finally claim the title. "It’s been one of those years where nothing has clicked like a smooth sailing ship," Humphries told Sky Sports.
"The previous seasons felt far easier in comparison. To make four Grand Prix finals in a row is something special for me – it’s a piece of history I’m proud of. But unless I can walk away with the trophy, that history is just a footnote. I’m here to win.
If I lift the cup, I’ll look back at the record and think, ‘That was amazing.’" Humphries’ recent run has been punctuated by a series 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 later that year, and this season’s Premier League final. The string of second‑place finishes has become a personal hurdle he is eager to clear. "I haven’t been playing at my best for a while, but the way I’ve bounced back shows I still have a lot to offer," he added.
"Tomorrow I have to do it again because there are so many major finals I’ve let slip through my fingers. I felt my scoring was solid and my doubles were on point – probably the most controlled, consistent performance I’ve delivered in a long time.
The last time I felt that level of control was in the Premier League final against Luke Littler. It’s been ages since I’ve felt that calm and confidence without worrying about slipping." Looking ahead to the final, Humphries expressed confidence in his own game while acknowledging Price’s quality.
"Gezzy is playing well, but if I can replicate the form I showed today, it’s going to be a cracking match and I hope it is. I’ll come back fresh on Sunday and I believe I can raise my game even further." Gerwyn Price, the 2020 champion, is also on a historic trajectory, reaching his fourth World Grand Prix final and his first since being beaten by Humphries in 2023.
The Welshman’s semi‑final win over Nathan Aspinall was a hard‑fought 5‑2 victory that showcased his resilience, even as he faced a vocal crowd that seemed to side with his opponent. "Nathan was complaining about the crowd, but they were on his side," Price said. "I was up 3‑0 and I went over to him and said, ‘They’re on your side, bud, stop performing for the crowd and just play darts.’ I was a bit annoyed – the crowd was great for me, but they were all behind him. He was putting on a little show, and I told him I wasn’t happy about it.
We’re good friends, but sometimes you just have to let your darts go – when you’re losing, you’re losing." Price admitted to feeling frustrated for most of the semi‑final. "I was frustrated about 90 percent of the game, which isn’t ideal. It was a patchy performance, up and down. In the moments when my game was there, I was playing some of the best darts in the world.
I’m here to win trophies and the prize money, and now I’m heading into another final – my third in a row – which is a happy situation." Former professional Wayne Mardle, commenting for Sky Sports Darts, praised Humphries’ mental strength. "He feels that his performance today was close to his best, and that confidence will carry him into the final.
I don’t think Price was particularly impressive tonight. I know he won his match, but Luke is now entering the final with a clear belief in his chances." Mardle also highlighted the growth both players have shown. "It’s impressive how Humphries has had to raise his game in the two matches he’s played and managed to do so, putting those poorer displays behind him.
It’s easy to label Luke as inconsistent, but Price has had his own fluctuations. Price was the star of the opening round, playing brilliantly, but he hasn’t replicated that level since. It doesn’t mean he can’t do it again." Both competitors are eager for a high‑octane finale. "What we all want is for these two to come out guns blazing, giving us a brilliant final," Mardle concluded.
"I just hope it works out 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.
The match promises a clash of two of darts’ most determined and talented players, each looking to turn personal history into championship glory.