Although 2026 is still a few weeks away, 888poker has come out with its live schedule for the next year, giving players plenty of time to plan ahead and pick their favorite destinations.
Following on a hugely successful season this year, 888poker LIVE will continue in the same rhythm, bringing fun, exciting, and affordable poker action to destinations in Spain and the UK.
In addition to the main 888poker LIVE season, players can also look forward to yet another UK Poker League, featuring five stops throughout 2026, as well as the new Noche de Poker El Festival with four stops in Spain. The action is set to kick off as early as January, so the stage is set for a very strong start to 2026.
Spain and the UK in the Focus
The main 888poker LIVE tour will feature four stops, taking place in January, March, May, and October. Two festivals are set to take place in Spain, and two of them will play out in the UK.
First on the docket is 888poker LIVE Madrid, happening January 11 — 18, 2026. The season will kick off in style at the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, and if the last year is anything to go by, the festival will attract a great number of players. Ian Simpson, 888poker ambassador, will be coming back as the defending champion.
In March, 888poker will be visiting Glasgow for the second time. Last year’s inaugural event was quite a success, attracting over 400 entries. The operator will be looking to build upon that success and make the Scottish city a regular feature on its live tournament calendar.
After Scotland, 888poker LIVE will be coming back to Spain, but this time around, Barcelona will play the role of the host. Running May 14 — 24, it’s safe to assume this particular festival will garner a lot of interest because, regardless of how serious you are about poker, there are few nicer things than Spanish beaches in late spring.
As things stand right now, the season will once more wrap up with the October event at London’s legendary Vic casino, one of Europe’s most famous poker destinations.
Rich UKPL & Noche de Poker Action
On top of the main LIVE tour, 888poker will be bringing plenty more action across the UK with its popular UKPL, as well as several festivals taking place in Spain as a part of the newly-introduced Noche de Poker El Festival series.
The next year’s UKPL schedule features five stops between February and November. The action kicks off in Luton, moving to Blackpool and Redding South, and wrapping up with events in Manchester and Coventry.
Noche de Poker El Festival is the latest addition to 888poker’s offering of live tournaments. The first festival took place this year in the Spanish city of Alicante, but the operator will be expanding things significantly in 2026, adding three more stops in Madrid, Sevilla, and Murcia.
Full Schedule of 888poker LIVE Events in 2026
| Dates | City |
|---|---|
| 888poker LIVE | |
| January 11 – 18 | Madrid |
| March 12 – 22 | Glasgow |
| May 14 – 24 | Barcelona |
| October 8 – 18 | London |
| UKPL | |
| February 17–22 | Luton |
| May 5–10 | Blackpool |
| July 14-19 | Reading South |
| September 15–20 | Manchester BNR |
| November 10 – 15 | Coventry |
| Noche de Poker El Festival | |
| March 23-29 | Madrid |
| June 8-14 | Alicante |
| Aug 31 – Sep 6 | Sevilla |
| November 2-8 | Murcia |
New Poker Stories Waiting to Be Written
Over the past seasons, 888poker has helped write many amazing poker stories, making dreams come true and providing great opportunities for players from all over Europe and the world to get a first-hand experience of major poker festivals without breaking the bank.
It is clear already that the company has the same plan lined up for 2026, and there are many more stories out there waiting for an opportunity to be told.
Of course, as always, there will be many opportunities to qualify for these live events playing online at 888poker, including the recently announced Global League, which was created to give as many players as possible an opportunity to become a part of an experience they’ll remember for many years to come.
