Antwerp’s AFAS Dome witnessed a dazzling display of darts on February 12, 2026, as Gerwyn Price stormed to victory on Night Two of the Premier League Darts. The Welshman, known as ‘The Iceman,’ overcame a field packed with world-class talent to claim his first night win of the 2026 campaign, defeating Michael van Gerwen 6-3 in a pulsating final. Price’s performance was nothing short of electric—averaging 104 for the match and peaking at an astonishing 115 in the closing legs. If you’re looking for darting drama, this was the place to be!
The Premier League Darts, now in full swing after its opening night in Newcastle, rolled into Belgium for its first-ever visit. The eight-player line-up this season is a who’s who of the sport: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen, Jonny Clayton, Josh Rock, Stephen Bunting, and Gerwyn Price. Each week, these stars battle it out for points, prestige, and a share of the lucrative £1 million prize pot—with £10,000 going to each weekly winner.
Coming off a tough loss in the ProTour final to Wessel Nijman just days before, Price looked determined to make amends. His path to the Antwerp crown was anything but easy, starting with a nail-biting quarter-final against Gian van Veen. Price trailed 4-2 early on but clawed his way back, breaking Van Veen with a 69 checkout for parity. The tension ratcheted up as Van Veen missed an 84 checkout for the match, allowing Price to pounce and seal a 6-5 victory. "Gian had a shot at the bull to beat me and it could have been a different story," Price reflected in his post-match interview with Sky Sports. "I played fantastically in Germany but it's trying to do it on the main stage. Two points I was happy, five points even better, and 10 grand."
The semi-finals served up more high drama. Price faced his fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton in a see-saw battle. Clayton surged ahead, pinning a 103 checkout and holding throw to lead 3-2. Price responded with grit, breaking for 4-3, only for Clayton to break back and move one leg away from victory at 5-4. But Price, ice in his veins, edged through in the decider, booking his place in the final with another 6-5 win. "It's just what I put on myself. Losing first game last week and having two darts to win the match. Last year you saw with Stephen Bunting... if you get points early then you settle in and get points easier. I'm relaxed now, that's when I'm dangerous," Price told Sky Sports, hinting at the pressure he’s been shouldering since his opening night defeat.
On the other side of the bracket, Michael van Gerwen was quietly assembling another strong run. The Dutchman, who clinched Night One in Newcastle, began by dispatching Josh Rock 6-2 in the quarter-finals. Rock, still seeking his first Premier League points in his debut year, struggled to capitalize on his opportunities, missing key doubles as Van Gerwen surged ahead. In the semi-final, Van Gerwen faced Luke Littler, the teenage sensation who had stunned Luke Humphries 6-5 in the night’s opening match. Littler and Van Gerwen traded breaks in a frenetic contest, but it was the Dutchman who held his nerve, clinching a 6-4 victory with a clinical display of finishing.
The final between Price and Van Gerwen was a fitting climax. Price started with a statement of intent, breaking early and roaring after a 78 checkout to go 2-0 up. Van Gerwen, ever the competitor, responded with a sublime 167 checkout and later a 160 to break back. But Price, unfazed, kept piling on the pressure—hitting a 180 to leave 82, then breaking for 3-2. He stretched his lead to 5-2, missing a couple of match darts but never relinquishing control. Van Gerwen managed to peg one leg back, but Price sealed the deal, finishing on 54 to claim a 6-3 win and his first night victory of the campaign. "I think I'm playing some of the best stuff I've played, I'm just not winning tournaments. There's no way I can't win a major, bigger Pro Tours, Europeans. Averages are just for show and if you play well on your darts and win matches you win tournaments. I'm going to get some," Price declared, brimming with confidence.
For Van Gerwen, the night wasn’t a total loss. By reaching the final, he retained his place at the top of the Premier League table, while Price’s five points for the night propelled him up to second. Meanwhile, Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock both left Antwerp still searching for their first points of the season. The standings remain tight, with every leg and every finish crucial in the race for playoff spots.
The Premier League Darts 2026 continues its whirlwind tour, with Night Three set for the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. The schedule promises more fireworks, including a repeat of the Price-Clayton semi-final from Antwerp in the quarter-finals. With weekly winners pocketing £10,000 and the overall champion set to take home a cool £350,000, the stakes are as high as ever. The full calendar stretches from Newcastle’s opener on February 5 to the grand finale at London’s O2 Arena on May 28.
Looking back at Night One, Van Gerwen had set the pace by defeating Gian van Veen in the final, while Luke Humphries, Jonny Clayton, and Van Veen all made strong starts. But with Price’s resurgence in Antwerp, the race for the Premier League crown is wide open. The darts world will be watching closely as these giants of the game continue their weekly battles across Europe’s biggest arenas.
As the dust settles in Antwerp, one thing’s for sure: Gerwyn Price has sent a message to his rivals. With his confidence restored and his game firing on all cylinders, ‘The Iceman’ looks ready to chase down more silverware in the weeks ahead. The Premier League Darts train rolls on—next stop, Glasgow!