Luke Humphries has made it clear that his historic achievement of reaching a fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will amount to nothing unless he can finally overcome Gerwyn Price and claim the trophy in Leicester. The Englishman etched his name into the tournament’s record books by becoming the first player ever to line up in the final for four years running at the double‑in format, securing his place with a 5-3 victory over James Wade and earning a slot in Sunday’s showcase at the Mattioli Arena. Last year, Humphries suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to rising star Luke Littler in the final, and earlier this season he was stunned by Mike de Decker, who edged him 6-4 in the 2024 edition. This time around, Humphries is hoping to replicate the triumph he enjoyed in 2023, when he beat Price in a tightly contested final.
"This year has been a bit of a roller‑coaster compared with the smoother rides I’ve had in previous seasons," Humphries told Sky Sports. "Getting to four Grand Prix finals in a row is something special – it’s a personal milestone and I’m proud of it. But unless I lift that trophy, the history I’m creating doesn’t really matter.
I’m here to win. If I do, I’ll look back at the record and think, ‘That was amazing.’" Humphries’ recent run has been punctuated by a string of runner‑up finishes in televised events since he captured the Premier League title in May 2025. He has been second in the European Championship, the Grand Slam of Darts in 2025, and this year’s Premier League final, all of which have left him hungry to break the pattern. "My form hasn’t always been perfect, but the way I’ve bounced back and performed lately is encouraging," he added.
"I have to do it again tomorrow because there have been too many major finals I’ve let slip away. I felt my scoring was solid and my doubles were on point – probably the most controlled, consistent display I’ve produced in a long time. The last time I felt that level of control was maybe the Premier League final against Luke Littler.
It’s been a while since I’ve felt that kind of steadiness without worrying about slipping." Looking ahead to the showdown with Price, Humphries remained optimistic. "Price is playing well, but if I can repeat the level 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 truly believe I can raise my game even further." Gerwyn Price, the 2020 champion, is also making his fourth World Grand Prix final appearance, his first since losing to Humphries in 2023.
The Welshman navigated a semi‑final against Nathan Aspinall, securing a 5-2 win despite some tension with the crowd. "Nathan was complaining about the crowd, but they were on his side," Price explained. "I was 3-0 up and I told him, ‘They’re on your side, bud – stop performing for the audience and just play darts.’ I was a bit annoyed because the crowd was backing him, and I told him I wasn’t happy.
We’re good friends, but sometimes you have to let the darts go – when you’re losing, you’re losing." Price admitted frustration during the semi‑final, saying, "I was frustrated for about 90 percent of that game and that’s not good. It was a bit of a poor performance, up and down in patches.
When my game clicks, I’m throwing 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 – the third in a row – which is great." Former professional Wayne Mardle, commenting for Sky Sports Darts, noted, "Humphries feels that his recent display was close to his best, and that confidence will be crucial.
I don’t think Price was particularly impressive tonight. I know he won, but Luke going into the final now will obviously fancy it." Mardle praised Humphries for overcoming earlier setbacks, stating, "It’s impressive how he has had to raise his game and actually did so in the two matches where it mattered. Putting those poor performances behind him and not worrying about them shows real growth. It’s easy to label Luke as inconsistent, but Price has shown similar fluctuations.
Who shone in the opening round? It was Price – he played fantastically, but he hasn’t hit those heights since.
That doesn’t mean he can’t again." Both players, according to Mardle, want to enter the final firing on all cylinders: "What we all want is for these two to come out guns blazing, so we can have a brilliant final on our hands – I just hope it works out that way." The climax of the World Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m. on Sunday, with streaming options available via NOW. Fans can anticipate a high‑stakes encounter between two of darts’ biggest talents, each eager to add another trophy to their cabinet and cement their place in the sport’s modern history.