Gerwyn Price won his second Players Championship title of 2025, beating Ian White 8-4. Despite a lower average, his superior finishing proved key. Price has been in excellent form this year, excelling in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the PDC announced a record £1 million prize for the 2026 world champion.
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00:00Gallowayn Price claimed his second Players' Championship title of the year with an 8-4
00:06victory over Ian White in the ninth event of 2025, while Luke Littler excited in the
00:13third round.
00:15Price delivered a brilliant 1-4 to check out in the fourth leg to take a 3-1 lead and maintain
00:20his composure at Leicester Arena.
00:24Despite averaging 94.6 to White's 96.9 and hitting fewer 180s, his superior 34.8 checkout
00:33rate proved decisive.
00:36The Welshman has looked sharp in 2025, adding this title to his Players' Championship win
00:42in Wigan last month.
00:44He is also impressed in the Premier League, where he has been one of the most consistent
00:50performers on the biggest stage.
01:20His
01:44form suggests he is a major contender for further silverware this season.
01:49The PDC has also announced a record £1m prize for the 2026 World Champion, doubling
01:56Littler's winnings from 2025, with total prize money across all events rising to £25m, something
02:04the Welshman will have his eye on if he is to get over the line and reach multiple finals
02:10like he has done in the previous few years.