Gerwyn Price is in the thick of the action again. On Thursday night in Dortmund he beat Rob Cross 6–2 to reach the last 16 of the European Championship, with Cameron Menzies next up. It caps a 2026 in which the Iceman won the European Darts Grand Prix and reached three major finals, at the World Matchplay, the World Series Finals and the World Grand Prix.
From the rugby pitches of South Wales to world champion and world No. 1, Price's rise is one of darts' great stories. Find more oche heroes in our darts collection.
Gerwyn Price Fact File
| Full name | Gerwyn Price |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 March 1985 (age 41) |
| Place of birth | Markham, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Sport | Darts (PDC) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Current status | Active, world No. 4 (October 2026) |
| Previous sport | Rugby union and rugby league |
| Walk-on music | "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice |
| Nickname | The Iceman |
Career History
| Year | Major / Notable Titles |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Grand Slam of Darts |
| 2019 | Grand Slam of Darts |
| 2020 | World Series of Darts Finals, World Grand Prix, World Cup of Darts (with Jonny Clayton) |
| 2021 | PDC World Championship, Grand Slam of Darts |
| 2022 | World Series of Darts Finals |
| 2023 | World Cup of Darts (with Jonny Clayton) |
| 2025 | Poland Darts Masters, Baltic Sea Darts Open |
| 2026 | European Darts Grand Prix (10th European Tour title) |
The table lists his PDC major titles plus selected other wins. He has won seven PDC majors in total.
From the Rugby Field to the Oche
Born in Markham, Caerphilly, on 7 March 1985, Price was a rugby man first. He played under-19 international rugby union for Wales and turned out for Neath and Cross Keys, scoring a try as Cross Keys won the 2011–12 WRU Challenge Cup. He also played rugby league for South Wales Scorpions.
He only started playing darts seriously in 2012, but progress was rapid. He earned a PDC tour card at Qualifying School in 2014 and gave up rugby the same year. Bring that fire to your wardrobe with our Gerwyn Price Darts Icon Frame Men's Hoodie.
Grand Slam Breakthrough
Price's first major came at the 2018 Grand Slam of Darts, and he defended it in 2019. In 2020 he won the World Series of Darts Finals and the World Grand Prix, and teamed up with Jonny Clayton to win the World Cup of Darts for Wales.
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World Champion and World No. 1
The defining moment came at the 2021 PDC World Championship, when Price beat Gary Anderson 7–3 in the final to become the first Welshman to win the PDC world title. It also took him to world No. 1, a ranking he held on three occasions between 2021 and 2022. He added a third Grand Slam later in 2021, another World Series Finals in 2022 and a second World Cup with Clayton in 2023.
He has also hit a string of televised nine-darters, including one at the 2022 World Championship. Our Gerwyn Price Men's Hoodie is perfect for the next big night at the darts.
Still Chasing Silverware in 2026
Price remains a fixture near the top of the rankings. In 2025 he won the Poland Darts Masters, the Baltic Sea Darts Open and four Players Championship events. In 2026 he beat Ross Smith 8–6 to win the European Darts Grand Prix, his tenth European Tour title, and reached the finals of the World Matchplay, World Series Finals and World Grand Prix.
Honours
PDC Majors
- PDC World Champion: 2021
- Grand Slam of Darts: 2018, 2019, 2021
- World Series of Darts Finals: 2020, 2022
- World Grand Prix: 2020
Team
- World Cup of Darts (Wales, with Jonny Clayton): 2020, 2023
Other
- World No. 1 on three occasions (2021–2022)
- Ten European Tour titles
- WRU Challenge Cup winner with Cross Keys (2011–12)
Away From the Board
Price is proud of his South Wales roots, and his journey from rugby to darts has inspired plenty of late starters.
FAQs
How old is Gerwyn Price?
Gerwyn Price was born on 7 March 1985, so he is 41 years old.
Where is Gerwyn Price from?
He was born in Markham, Caerphilly, in South Wales.
Did Gerwyn Price play rugby?
Yes. He played rugby union for Neath and Cross Keys, had a short spell at Glasgow Warriors and played rugby league for South Wales Scorpions before switching to darts in 2014.
When did Gerwyn Price win the World Championship?
He won the 2021 PDC World Championship, beating Gary Anderson 7–3 in the final to become Wales's first PDC world champion.
How many majors has Gerwyn Price won?
He has won seven PDC majors, including three Grand Slams of Darts and the World Championship.
Why is Gerwyn Price called The Iceman?
It is his official nickname, and he walks on to "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice.
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Part of our Player Profiles series. Read next: Luke Humphries Career Story and Michael van Gerwen Career Story.
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