In a stunning turn of events, reigning three-time Grand Slam of Darts champion Gerwyn Price will be absent from this year’s tournament. The Welsh star, known for his fiery on-stage persona and dominant performances, failed to secure a qualifying spot at the Tour Card Holder Qualifier in Leicester. This marks the first time since 2015 that Price will not be competing in the Grand Slam of Darts.
Initially, Price had indicated that he would skip the qualifying event, hinting at a reduced schedule for the rest of the year. However, a last-minute decision to participate saw Price enter the fray, ultimately falling short in his quest for a coveted spot in the tournament.
Price started his qualifying campaign in impressive fashion, averaging 101 in a 5-2 victory over Jurjen van der Velde, followed by a similarly convincing 5-2 win over Robert Owen, securing his place in the last 16.
With a place in the Grand Slam of Darts on the line, Price faced Mickey Mansell in a thrilling encounter. Ultimately, he fell short in a 5-3 defeat, ending his hopes of defending his title.
Price’s absence will undoubtedly be felt at the Grand Slam of Darts, which will see the remaining eight qualifiers, including James Wade, Cameron Menzies, Danny Noppert, Ross Smith, Ryan Joyce, Keane Barry, and Martin Lukeman, vying for the iconic Eric Bristow Trophy in Wolverhampton.
Fans can catch all the action of the Grand Slam of Darts, starting November 9th, live on Sky Sports. This year’s tournament will see Humphries defend his title, while exciting prospects like Luke Littler and Beau Greaves will be looking to make their mark.
As the darts calendar continues its exhilarating run, with the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship kicking off on December 15th, fans can stay tuned for more thrilling action on Sky Sports.
