Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries are poised to contest the World Grand Prix final on Sunday, each seeking a second title in the distinctive double‑start format at Leicester's Mattioli Arena. The 2020 champion Price entered the final after a convincing 5‑2 semi‑final win over Nathan Aspinall, while the 2023 champion Humphries dispatched James Wade 5‑3 to secure his fourth consecutive appearance in the championship match.
This showdown mirrors their 2020 encounter, where Humphries emerged victorious with a 5‑2 scoreline. Both players arrive with a hunger to end significant title droughts. Humphries has not lifted a major trophy since his triumph in the 2025 Premier League, a gap of more than a year, whereas Price’s most recent elite‑level silverware dates back to the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. The stakes are high: the winner will pocket £150,000, while the runner‑up receives £80,000.
The final is contested over the first to six sets, a step up from the best‑of‑five format used in the semi‑finals. Price’s path to the final was marked by dominance. He surged ahead 3‑0 against Aspinall, delivering two 13‑dart legs and a spectacular 15‑dart finish to seal the opening set.
After breaking Aspinall’s throw in the second set, Price continued his on‑fire form, capitalising on a missed double‑one by his opponent to clinch the third set 3‑0. Although Aspinall rallied in the fourth set with a brilliant 132 checkout that included two bullseyes, Price’s consistency proved decisive. He secured the fifth and sixth sets, extending his lead to 5‑1, before a brief interruption in the seventh set allowed Aspinall to claim a set. Nevertheless, Price’s relentless break‑and‑hold strategy earned him a place in his fourth Grand Prix final, having previously reached the final in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
In the post‑match interview, Price expressed frustration with Aspinall’s complaints about the noisy crowd, noting that the audience was largely supporting his opponent. He admitted the atmosphere affected his concentration, saying, "I was upset with him a little bit. I said, 'they're on your side bud, I'm up against it'. As good as the crowd is for me, they were all for him.
He's performing a little bit on stage. I'm good friends with Nathan, but sometimes you've got to let your darts go. It did affect my game." Humphries, meanwhile, earned his spot by overcoming Wade in a tightly contested semi‑final.
After the first five sets were split 3‑1 in Wade’s favour, Humphries seized the sixth set on his own throw and then produced back‑to‑back 137 finishes to break Wade’s momentum in the eighth set. Earlier in the tournament, Humphries had dispatched seasoned competitors such as Dave Chisnall, Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld, showcasing a blend of clinical scoring and composure under pressure. Reflecting on his performance, Humphries told Sky Sports, "I did say I was going to play a lot better and I did – I felt a lot more relaxed. That was the real me there 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 [Price] is playing well but if I play like that again, it's going to be a cracking game." The final promises a high‑octane encounter between two of darts’ most charismatic figures. Price, known for his powerful, aggressive style and nicknamed "The Gerwyn", will look to leverage his experience and recent form. Humphries, dubbed "Cool Hand", will rely on his newfound confidence and the momentum generated by his recent victories.
Fans can watch the live action on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Main Event from 8 p.m. on Sunday. The broadcast will also be available via NOW streaming for those without a traditional satellite subscription. The event is expected to attract a vibrant crowd, with the atmosphere in the Mattioli Arena often described as electric, especially given the double‑start format that adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement.
Beyond the final itself, the tournament has featured a host of notable matches. In the opening round, players such as Danny Noppert, Ross Smith and James Wade navigated tight contests to progress.
The second round saw Price dominate Ross Smith 3‑0, while Humphries dispatched Wade 3‑1. Quarter‑finals produced a dramatic 3‑2 victory for Price over Jonny Clayton, and a decisive 3‑0 win for Humphries against Wade, underscoring the form each finalist has displayed. As the darts world turns its attention to Leicester, the narrative is clear: both Price and Humphries have something to prove. For Price, it is a chance to reaffirm his status as a multiple‑time Grand Prix champion and to add another lucrative title to his résumé.
For Humphries, it is an opportunity to break a year‑long title drought, cement his reputation as a consistent Grand Prix contender, and perhaps begin a new era of dominance. The final will be a test of skill, nerve, and adaptability, especially given the double‑start requirement that forces players to begin each leg on a double, a factor that can dramatically shift momentum. Regardless of the outcome, the match will add another chapter to the rivalry between these two top‑tier competitors and will be remembered as a highlight of the 2023 darts calendar.