Gerwyn Price will compete in the UK Open Pool Championship from 26‑31 May, a clash with the Premier League Darts Play‑Offs night at The O2 on May 28. The 2023 runner‑up earned a wild‑card entry to the Brentwood Centre event, where 256 competitors from over 50 countries vie for a £167,500 prize fund.

Price, nicknamed "The Iceman", has prior pool experience, having played last year’s Mosconi Cup and an exhibition Pro‑Am at Alexandra Palace. His participation follows a sluggish stretch in darts, with three straight quarter‑final losses keeping him just five points above fifth place before Aberdeen’s night.

The PDC confirmed that players may take part in non‑darts events without special dispensation, though it noted Price would likely choose darts if a clash forced a decision. The UK Open’s winner last year, Aloysius Yapp, defeated Jonas Souto 13‑1 in Telford’s final.

With the Play‑Offs night on May 28, Price’s dual commitment creates a rare scheduling dilemma for fans and the league. Should he qualify for the finals, the decision will pit a high‑stakes darts match against a high‑stakes pool tournament, a scenario the PDC has not seen before.