Luke Humphries insists that his historic achievement of reaching a fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will amount to nothing unless he can finally overcome Gerwyn Price in the championship match in Leicester. The Englishman made history by becoming the first player ever to qualify for the final of the double‑in event in four straight years, securing his place with a 5-3 victory over James Wade and booking a spot in Sunday’s showcase at the Mattioli Arena. Humphries, known to fans as "Cool Hand", suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to rising star Luke Littler in the previous year’s final and then endured a surprising 6-4 loss to Mike de Decker in the 2024 edition. This time around he is determined to repeat the triumph he enjoyed in 2023, when he beat Price in a tightly contested final.

"It’s been one of those years where the sailing metaphor doesn’t really fit," Humphries told Sky Sports. "A few years ago it felt easier, but this season has been a real grind." "Making it to four Grand Prix finals in a row is something special – it’s a personal record and I’m proud of it.

But unless I lift that trophy, the history I’m creating doesn’t mean much," he added. "I’m here to win. If I can claim the trophy, I’ll look back at the run and think, ‘That was amazing.’" Since winning the Premier League in May 2025, Humphries has accumulated a string of runner‑up finishes in televised finals, including the European Championship, the Grand Slam of Darts in 2025, and this year’s Premier League final.

He is keen to break that pattern and add a major title to his résumé. "My recent form hasn’t always been perfect, but the way I’ve bounced back and performed lately is encouraging," Humphrees said.

"I have to do it again tomorrow because I’ve let too many big finals slip away." He praised his own performance, noting that his scoring and finishing were both solid. "I felt like this was the most controlled, consistent display I’ve had in a long time," Humphries explained.

"The last time I felt that level of control was probably the Premier League final against Luke Littler. It’s been ages since I’ve felt that calm and not worried about slipping." Regarding his opponent, Humphries acknowledged Price’s quality but remained confident. "Gezzy is playing well, but if I can reproduce what I did today, it’ll be a cracking game and I hope it is. I’ll come back fresh on Sunday and I believe I can do even better," he said.

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 navigated a semi‑final against Nathan Aspinall, winning 5-2 despite some tension with the crowd.

"Nathan was complaining about the crowd, but they were on his side," Price told Sky Sports. "I was 3-0 up and I told him, ‘They’re on your side, bud, just play darts.’ I was a bit annoyed because the crowd was backing him and he was performing for them rather than focusing on the board." Price admitted he felt frustrated for most of the match. "I was frustrated about 90 per cent of the game, which isn’t good. It was a bit of a poor performance, very up and down.

When my game clicks, I can produce some of the best darts in the world," he said. "I’m here to win trophies and prize money, and now I’m in another final – third in a row – so happy days indeed!" Former professional Wayne Mardle, providing analysis for Sky Sports Darts, weighed in on the upcoming showdown. "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, but Luke now goes into the final with a clear advantage in belief," Mardle said. He praised Humphries’ resilience, noting how the Englishman managed to improve his game after two sub‑par performances. "It’s easy to label Luke as inconsistent, but Price has also shown patches of uneven form.

Who shone in the opening round? It was Price.

He played fantastically, but he hasn’t sustained that level yet – that doesn’t mean he can’t find it again," Mardle added. Both commentators agreed that the ideal scenario is a high‑octane final with both players firing on all cylinders.

"What we all want is for these two to come out guns blazing and give us a brilliant final. I hope it works out that way," Mardle concluded. 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 via NOW.

Fans can expect a dramatic climax to a tournament that has already produced record‑breaking achievements and intense rivalries, and the stakes have never been higher for Humphries, who wants his historic run to culminate in a trophy, and for Price, who is eager to add another major title to his collection.