“You need a little bit of luck, and I haven’t had that" - Gerwyn Price insists big win isn't far away as Premier League Darts reaches Dublin

Gerwyn Price heads to Dublin with confidence for Night Seven of the 2026 Premier League Darts. Although the Welshman narrowly lost last week in Nottingham in a spectacular quarterfinal against Luke Littler (6-5), he underlined his strong form by reaching the final of the European Darts Trophy in Göttingen last weekend.

Those performances confirm that Price is putting together a solid start to 2026. Despite the absence of a recent title, the former world champion is competing near the top and it seems only a matter of time before he adds another tournament to his name.

The memories of Dublin will certainly give him an extra boost. In 2025, the Irish capital was the stage for one of his strongest nights in the Premier League Darts. Price took the nightly win by defeating Littler, Luke Humphries, and Nathan Aspinall in succession. As if that were not enough, he also threw an impressive 170 checkout along the way against the then world number two.

With those positive experiences in his pocket, Price hopes to shine again this year at the 3Arena, where he faces Josh Rock in the quarterfinals. Rock is still waiting for his first win of the season, but he will be playing in front of his home crowd and will be eager to spring an upset.

Price himself remains calm and focused. “I’m in a good head-space,” he emphasized in conversation with the PDC. “You need a little bit of luck along the way to win tournaments, and I haven’t had that. If I’m playing well and losing, then fair play to the other player.”

That down-to-earth approach typifies the 41-year-old, who refuses to be carried away by results alone. For him it is mainly about the performance and the enjoyment of it. "If I just keep doing what I’m doing and enjoy the game, the wins will come,” he said with conviction.

The match against Rock offers Price an ideal opportunity to translate his good form into a strong result on the Premier League stage. At the same time, he will be aware of the dangers: Rock has the talent and the backing to raise his game.

With multiple players chasing points and a place in the playoffs, each night is becoming increasingly important. For Price, Dublin is not only a chance to take revenge after his narrow defeat in Nottingham, but also to further strengthen his position in the standings.

If he can maintain his level, it seems only a matter of time before ‘The Iceman’ claims another nightly title. Dublin could once again prove to be the setting for a success story for the Welshman.