Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are set to battle for a second World Grand Prix crown when they meet in the championship match on Sunday at the double‑start tournament in Leicester. Both men have already lifted the trophy once – Price in 2020 and Humphries in 2023 – and each will be eager to add another title to their resumes. On Saturday, Price secured his place in the final with a convincing 5‑2 victory over Nathan Aspinall in the first semi‑final.

The Welshman displayed his trademark power, firing a series of high‑scoring visits and never allowing Aspinall to gain a foothold. In the second semi‑final, Humphries overcame James Wade by the same 5‑3 margin, marking his fourth consecutive appearance in a World Grand Prix final and recreating the showdown from three years earlier when he defeated Price 5‑2.

Both competitors are keen to end a significant title drought. Humphries has not claimed a major premier event since his triumph in the 2025 Premier League, a gap of more than a year, while Price’s most recent elite‑level trophy came at the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. The stakes are high: the champion will pocket £150,000 and the runner‑up £80,000, and the final will be contested over a best‑of‑six‑sets format.

Humphries is determined to improve on his previous two final outings, where he fell 6‑4 to Mike De Decker in 2024 and suffered a 6‑1 drubbing at the hands of Luke Littler in 2025. A victory would not only bring a substantial payday but also cement his status as one of the sport’s most consistent performers in recent years.

**Semi‑final results (first to five sets)** - Nathan Aspinall 2‑5 Gerwyn Price - James Wade 3‑5 Luke Humphries **Final (first to six sets)** - Gerwyn Price vs Luke Humphries Fans can watch the climax live on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m. on Sunday. ### Price’s route to the final Price launched his semi‑final with a blistering 3‑0 lead over Aspinall, opening with a 13‑dart finish followed by a 15‑dart leg that gave him the first set.

He continued his dominance in the second set, breaking Aspinall’s throw and taking the set without reply. The third set saw both players exchange legs until Aspinall missed six darts at double one, allowing Price to seal the set with a decisive double 10. The fourth set appeared to tilt in Aspinall’s favour when he broke back with a series of well‑timed darts at double 16, but Price responded with a spectacular 132 checkout that featured two bullseyes, reclaiming the set and extending his lead to 4‑0. After a brief resurgence from Aspinall, who captured the fifth set on his own throw, Price fought back to win the sixth, putting him one set away from the championship.

In the seventh set, Price broke Aspinall twice in a row after being broken himself, sealing a 5‑2 victory and booking his fourth World Grand Prix final appearance – a tally that joins his 2020, 2021 and 2023 finals. Post‑match, Price addressed the atmosphere in the arena, 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, mate, I'm up against it.’ The crowd can be a boost for me, but they were all behind him this time.

I'm friends with Nathan, but sometimes you have to shut out the noise and let your darts do the talking. It did affect my game a little." ### Humphries’ path to the final Humphries dispatched Wade in a 5‑3 semi‑final, taking the sixth set on his own throw after the first five had been split 3‑1 in Wade’s favour. Wade had shown flashes of brilliance, including a 141 checkout in the second set, but he struggled to hit the required opening double consistently, allowing Humphries to seize momentum.

Humphries broke Wade’s throw in the eighth set with back‑to‑back 137 finishes, cementing his lead and ending Wade’s hopes of a third World Grand Prix title – the last of his own victories dating back to 2010. Earlier in the tournament, Humphries had dispatched a string of quality opponents, including Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld, before overcoming Wade.

Reflecting on his performance, Humphries told Sky Sports, "I said I would 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 control and not been second‑guessing myself." He added, "Making four Grand Prix finals in a row is special – it’s history. But unless I lift that trophy, the history doesn’t mean much.

I have to do it again on Sunday because I’ve let too many major finals slip away. Price is playing well, but if I repeat my level from today, it’ll be a cracking game." ### Tournament overview **Round one (best of three sets)** - Danny Noppert 2‑1 Niko Springer - Ross Smith 2‑1 Cameron Menzies - Chris Dobey 0‑2 Jermaine Wattimena - Ryan Searle 2‑1 William O'Connor - Josh Rock 1‑2 Niels Zonneveld - James Wade 2‑1 Joe Cullen - Gary Anderson 2‑1 Damon Heta - Gian van Veen 2‑0 Dirk van Duijvenbode - Luke Humphries 2‑0 Dave Chisnall - Stephen Bunting 2‑1 Andrew Gilding - Nathan Aspinall 2‑1 Kevin Doets - Jonny Clayton 2‑1 Krzysztof Ratajski - Gerwyn Price 2‑0 Sebastian Bialecki - Michael van Gerwen 1‑2 Ryan Joyce - Luke Littler 1‑2 Luke Woodhouse - Wessel Nijman 2‑0 Rob Cross **Round two (best of five sets)** - Danny Noppert 0‑3 Ryan Joyce - Jonny Clayton 3‑1 Wessel Nijman - Gerwyn Price 3‑0 Ross Smith - Luke Woodhouse 0‑3 Nathan Aspinall - Niels Zonneveld 3‑1 Gary Anderson - James Wade 3‑1 Stephen Bunting - Luke Humphries 3‑0 Jermaine Wattimena - Gian van Veen 3‑2 Ryan Searle **Quarter‑finals (best of five sets)** - Nathan Aspinall 3‑0 Ryan Joyce - Gerwyn Price 3‑2 Jonny Clayton - Gian van Veen 0‑3 James Wade - Luke Humphries 3‑0 Niels Zonneveld **Semi‑finals (best of nine sets)** - Nathan Aspinall 2‑5 Gerwyn Price - James Wade 3‑5 Luke Humphries The final promises a clash of contrasting styles: Price’s aggressive, high‑scoring approach versus Humphries’ composed, methodical play. Both players have demonstrated the mental resilience required to thrive under the unique double‑start format, where missing the opening double can be costly.

With £150,000 on the line for the winner and a chance to rewrite recent history, the stage is set for a memorable showdown. Whether Price will reaffirm his 2020 triumph or Humphries will finally capture the title he has chased for years remains to be seen.

The world’s darts fans will be watching closely, ready for what could be a classic encounter at the Mattioli Arena.