There is some great news coming from 888poker for all fans of fast-paced tournament action. Namely, the operator is bringing back its popular Knockout Games series, featuring $500,000 in guaranteed prizes.
The spring edition of the Knockout Games runs March 20 — 24 and offers a colorful schedule that comprises 28 events for all bankrolls. Buy-ins start at $5.50, so all players can get a taste of some KO excitement.
At the center of it all is the $160 Main Event. This is a multi-flight tournament with a massive guarantee of $200,000, and it’s the one that you don’t want to miss. The tournament plays out in the Mystery Bounty format, with the top bounty of $20,000 up for grabs.
Although the series officially starts on March 20, Day 1 flights for the Main Event are already underway, and you can already secure your seat for Day 2, which takes place on March 23.
2026 Knockout Games Schedule & Highlights
With 28 tournaments placed in a relatively short period, the action will be fast and furious once the 2026 Knockout Games commence on March 20.
There are between five and seven tournaments on the docket every single day (plus Main Event and Mini Main Event Day 1 flights), so whether you’re looking to play a few select events or want to put in a full-on grind, you’ll have your pick.
Apart from the Main, tournaments that are likely to garner a fair bit of attention include:
- $11 KO Games #01 on March 20 – $10,000 GTD
- $11 KO Games #06 on March 21 — Daily Gems — MB Big or Small – $10,000 GTD
- $33 KO Games #12 on March 22 — Mystery Bounty FRENZY – $12,000 GTD
- $22 KO Games #17 on March 22 – Mystery Bounty FRENZY Mini – $15,000 GTD
Additionally, the 2026 Knockout Games also feature a mini version of the Main Event. This is also a multi-flight tournament with a buy-in of $25 and a guarantee of $50,000. Day 2 takes place on March 23.
All tournaments feature some kind of knockout dynamic, be it a mystery bounty or PKO, which pretty much guarantees that there will never be a dull moment at the tables.
Full Knockout Games Schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-In | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 | KO Games #01 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty FRENZY | $11 | $10,000 |
| Mar 20 | KO Games #02 – Daily Gems – MB Big or Small | $22 | $10,000 |
| Mar 20 | KO Games #03 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty | $55 | $12,000 |
| Mar 20 | KO Games #04 – Mystery Bounty FRENZY mini | $5.50 | $5,000 |
| Mar 20 | KO Games #05 – Daily Gems – Super KO | $109 | $10,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #06 – Daily Gems – MB Big or Small | $11 | $10,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #07 – PLO5 Mystery Bounty Special | $16.50 | $2,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #08 – Daily Gems – PKO 6-Max | $55 | $10,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #09 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty 6-Max | $22 | $12,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #10 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty FRENZY | $8.80 | $6,000 |
| Mar 21 | KO Games #11 – Daily Gems – PKO 6-Max High | $109 | $10,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #12 – Mystery Bounty FRENZY | $33 | $12,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #13 – Mystery Bounty mini | $16.50 | $20,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #14 – Mystery Bounty | $55 | $27,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #15 – Mystery Bounty micro | $8.80 | $8,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #16 – The PKO Rumble | $109 | $10,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #17 – Mystery Bounty FRENZY mini | $22 | $15,000 |
| Mar 22 | KO Games #18 – Super High Roller PKO | $1,050 | $35,000 |
| Mar 23 | KO Games #19 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty FRENZY mini | $11 | $10,000 |
| Mar 23 | KO Games #20 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty | $55 | $10,000 |
| Mar 23 | KO Games #21 – High Roller PKO | $215 | $8,000 |
| Mar 23 | KO Games #22 – Daily Gems – Mystery Bounty FRENZY | $22 | $10,000 |
| Mar 23 | $50,000 KO Games #23 – The Mystery Mini Main (Day 2) | $25 | $50,000 |
| Mar 23 | $200,000 KO Games #24 – Mystery Bounty Main Event (Day 2) | $160 | $200,000 |
| Mar 24 | KO Games #25 – Daily Gems – Closing Event MB Mini | $16.50 | $12,000 |
| Mar 24 | KO Games #26 – High Roller PKO | $320 | $15,000 |
| Mar 24 | KO Games #27 – Daily Gems – Closing Event Mystery Bounty | $55 | $12,000 |
| Mar 24 | KO Games #28 – Daily Gems – Super KO | $109 | $10,000 |
Free Tournament Tickets up for Grabs
Every time there is a major tournament series happening at 888poker, there are a bunch of free tickets up for the taking, and the operator is staying true to that tradition.
There will be daily freerolls running on the site, giving everyone a chance to win some entries into Knockout Games events at no cost.
Plus, satellites for the Main Event start as low as $0.01, so even if you only have a couple of bucks in your bankroll, you can still give it a shot and potentially get in a position to play for a share of $200,000 in prizes and that sweet $20,000 mystery bounty envelope!
