🎯 Gerwyn Price is taking a stand! The Welsh darts legend isn’t holding back his thoughts on what he calls a “backwards” decision by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) regarding prize money distribution at this year’s World Darts Championship. Despite a record-breaking £5 million prize pot, Price argues the current structure still doesn’t reward players’ efforts fairly.
The Iceman, known for his fiery performances on the oche, shared his concerns following changes at the Alexandra Palace tournament. In 2021, Price snagged a whopping £500,000 for his World Championship win. Fast forward to now, this year’s champ will take home a staggering £1 million, yet Price feels the system still needs an overhaul. With more players competing—rising to 128 from 96—the push for change is more important than ever.
Price’s main point? Players are battling just as hard, if not more, and still getting less. He noted, “If you win seven games this year, you win £400,000, while last year, it would’ve been £500,000.” Despite the larger prize at the end, he thinks prize distribution across all tournaments needs a revamp to better reflect the hard work and passion players bring to the sport.
As the 2026 edition gears up, young dart sensation Luke Littler is all set to defend his title. With more money flowing into other ranks, there’s room for celebration: this year’s runner-up will secure £400,000, and semi-finalists £200,000 each. Meanwhile, quarter-finalists get a bump to £100,000. And the prize increments keep on giving!
Despite the controversies, the PDC is highlighting the positives. Expanded player fields and soaring prize pools show their commitment to providing more opportunities for players. According to PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter, the mega £1 million prize for the world champion is a testament to darts being “one of the most exciting and in-demand sports in the world.”
What do you think? Is the PDC getting it right, or does the price structure need a rethink? 💰🎯