Humphries Luke vs Chisnall Dave preview
Luke Humphries and Dave Chisnall meet in the first round of the 2026 World Grand Prix on September 29, 2026, at 20:15 UTC. The match takes place at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester during this unique double-in, double-out tournament.
World number two Luke Humphries enters the contest seeking a second World Grand Prix title, having previously won the event in 2023. Humphries has demonstrated significant consistency at this tournament, reaching the final in each of the last three years. His opponent, Dave Chisnall, is a two-time finalist at the World Grand Prix who returns to the competition this year after failing to qualify for the 2025 edition. While Chisnall has struggled to progress beyond the opening stages in recent appearances, winning only one match in each of his last three participations, he remains a notable challenger in the opening round. As a seeded player, Humphries faces Chisnall, who qualified for the tournament through the Pro Tour rankings.