Gerwyn Price has surged into the PDC Order of Merit top 10 following his title in Kiel. Find out how his win shakes up the rankings and impacts World Matchplay prospects.
The former world champion has climbed back into the PDC Order of Merit top 10 following a resounding victory at the 2025 Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel, Germany.
“The Iceman” defeated Gary Anderson 8-3 in the final, collecting £30,000 in prize money and putting a stop to a title drought on the European Tour.
It’s his ninth Euro Tour crown but his first in two years — and the timing couldn’t be better with the World Matchplay on the horizon.
Now sitting at World No. 9 with £518,000 in prize money, Price is just a whisker behind James Wade, Nathan Aspinall, and Chris Dobey. With a strong showing in Blackpool, he could even close in on Michael van Gerwen, currently third in the world.
Who’s Dropped Down the PDC Rankings?
Price’s surge came at a cost for others. Damon Heta and Rob Cross both slipped down to 10th and 11th respectively.
Meanwhile, Gary Anderson, despite his defeat in the final, continues his own quiet rise. The Scotsman is now up to World No. 12, thanks to consistent Euro Tour performances — including a win earlier this season.
Dave Chisnall, once a mainstay near the top, continues his slide and is now World No. 13. His drop is particularly notable given the surging form of players just behind him.
Ross Smith, Josh Rock, and Martin Schindler — all top 20 players — are edging closer and have been putting up competitive performances over the past year.
Why the 2025 World Matchplay Could Shake Up the Rankings Even More
The upcoming World Matchplay in Blackpool is a pivotal moment in the 2025 darting calendar. The 2023 edition drops off the Order of Merit post-tournament, meaning big changes could be coming.
Nathan Aspinall, the 2023 Matchplay champion, is at serious risk of tumbling out of the top 20 unless he delivers again.
Jonny Clayton (runner-up in 2023), Joe Cullen and Luke Humphries — who reached the semi-finals that year — also face ranking danger.
Humphries, already under pressure, defends the majority of his ranking haul in the coming months, unlike Luke Littler, who didn’t participate in 2023 and has little to defend.
A notable name on the rise is Cameron Menzies. Now ranked 34th in the world, Menzies will make his World Matchplay debut in a few days – and for a player steadily climbing the rankings, it could be a breakout tournament if he continues his strong form.
Elsewhere, Callan Rydz moved up to 40th, and Ryan Meikle now sits 61st — tied with Stephen Burton. Tytus Kanik made one of the biggest jumps outside the Tour Card holders, rising five places to World No. 130.
Expect the Order of Merit to look dramatically different after Blackpool.
European Tour Order of Merit 2025: Where Do the Big Names Stand?
Price’s success in Kiel also catapulted him into the top five of the European Tour Order of Merit. He now sits just behind Gary Anderson and Jonny Clayton, who are tied at £50,500.
Nathan Aspinall still leads that chart with £76,000, followed by Martin Schindler at £64,500.
Other key names:
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Luke Littler sits in 9th despite a light Euro Tour schedule
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Luke Humphries is just behind in 11th
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James Wade, Josh Rock, and Peter Wright are still in the hunt
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Michael Smith clings to 32nd — the final qualifying spot for the European Championship
Big names like Raymond van Barneveld, Joe Cullen, and Rob Cross are currently outside the qualifying spots, with work to do if they want to play in Dortmund later this year.
With the World Matchplay around the corner and key European Tour events still to come in Antwerp, Prague, Budapest, Basel, and Hildesheim, the second half of the 2025 season will be interesting to say the least.
The race to the European Championship is intensifying — and for many, Blackpool is the fork in the road.
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