Price Claims Night Two Title in Antwerp
A night shaped by composure and clinical finishing, where taking chances at the right time proved decisive.
Gerwyn Price delivered a measured performance to hand Michael van Gerwen his first defeat of the 2026 BetMGM Premier League season, securing Night Two honours in Antwerp with a controlled 6-3 victory.
In front of more than 10,000 spectators at the AFAS Dome, a venue staging the Premier League darts for the first time - Price met the standard required. The win halted Van Gerwen’s early momentum, earned maximum league points and secured the £10,000 nightly bonus.
It was a disciplined display, underpinned by consistent scoring and a 104+ average in the final.
2026 BetMGM Premier League
Night Two – AFAS Dome, Antwerp
Thursday February 12
Quarter-Finals
Luke Littler 6-5 Luke Humphries
Michael van Gerwen 6-2 Josh Rock
Jonny Clayton 6-4 Stephen Bunting
Gerwyn Price 6-5 Gian van Veen
The evening opened at high intensity. Littler averaged over 105 in a deciding-leg victory against Humphries, while Van Gerwen advanced efficiently against Rock.
Clayton demonstrated resilience to overturn a four-leg deficit against Bunting, before Price edged past Van Veen in a deciding leg surviving a match dart at the bull to progress.
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen 6-4 Luke Littler
Gerwyn Price 6-5 Jonny Clayton
Van Gerwen closed strongly against Littler, winning three of the final four legs to reach a second consecutive nightly final.
Price, meanwhile, was required to manage another decider. His 6-5 victory over Clayton reinforced the consistency he has shown across recent weeks, transferring floor form to the Premier League stage.
The Final
Price established control early - a break of throw followed by consolidation and immediate scoreboard pressure.
Van Gerwen responded with characteristic precision, converting finishes of 167 and 160 in consecutive legs to restore parity at 2-2. The contest sharpened.
From that point, Price elevated.
Three successive legs created a 5-2 advantage, his scoring phases forcing opportunities and capitalising with disciplined doubling. Although three match darts went astray at 5-2, there was no deviation in focus.
A fourth maximum set the foundation in the next leg. Double 20 concluded the contest. 6-3.
It was a measured, controlled and decisive performance.
“I started off really slow this evening, I felt really edgy,” Price reflected. “Losing last week, you want to get off to a good start.
“I know I’m playing well, but you still have to do it on the big stage. Gian had a shot at the bull to beat me, and I could have been going home.
“I think I’m playing some of the best darts I’ve ever played. I’m just not winning tournaments, but that will come.
“If I keep playing the way I am, there’s no way I won’t pick up a major title.”
Performances like this make that confidence credible.
League Picture
Despite the defeat, Van Gerwen maintains the early advantage in the standings following consecutive finals in Newcastle and Antwerp.
| Position | Player | Nights Won | Matches Won | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael van Gerwen | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | Gerwyn Price | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Jonny Clayton | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Gian van Veen | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Luke Littler | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | Luke Humphries | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Stephen Bunting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Josh Rock | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Night Two, however, belonged to Price, he was assertive under pressure, structured in approach and clinical when opportunity presented. All the qualities needed to secure weekly wins.
Night Two – Key Insights
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180s: 40
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Highest Average: 105.16 (Luke Littler)
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Highest Checkout: 167 (Michael van Gerwen)
Up Next: Glasgow
The Premier League moves to the OVO Hydro for Night Three:
Stephen Bunting v Gian van Veen
Luke Humphries v Josh Rock
Michael van Gerwen v Luke Littler
Jonny Clayton v Gerwyn Price
Price begins his pursuit of consecutive nightly victories against Clayton, while Van Gerwen and Littler renew their developing rivalry.
Two nights complete. Standards established.
The Premier League continues to demand precision, resilience and execution under pressure and the level is only advancing.
