888poker is gearing up for an exciting festival in London, which will crown yet another successful season of the operator’s main live tour.

Following the festivals in Madrid, Glasgow, and Barcelona, 888poker LIVE is coming to London’s Grosvenor Victoria Casino October 8 — 18, bringing with it an extensive schedule of fun and affordable tournaments.

While the full schedule for London’s festival is still in the works, the £1,250 Main Event will be at the center of it, and, if the last year is anything to go by, it will be one of the best lower buy-in tournaments this side of the pond.

In 2025, the London Main Event attracted 367 entries, blowing its original £250,000 guarantee out of the water, with the eventual winner pocketing £86,600.

888poker Is Sending Players to London

With the festival still a couple of months away, players have plenty of time to plan for their London trip, and 888poker is offering some assistance in that regard.

Namely, the operator is launching a road to the 888poker LIVE London Festival, featuring a variety of traditional satellites, special challenges, and even freerolls, all designed to give as many players as possible an opportunity to join the action in October.

Direct satellites feature a buy-in of $109, with the winners awarded $2,500 packages. These cover the Main Event buy-in as well as $800 set aside for travel and accommodation. Players can also make their way into direct qualifiers via lower buy-in satellites, starting as low as $0.01.

Additionally, the operator will be running a special challenge from September 5 — 26, and all players who rise to the occasion will receive tickets to the special Live Event Freeroll. Four $2,500 packages for the London Main Event will be up for grabs.

As is usually the case, 888poker has structured the challenge so that it caters to all types of players, regardless of what their preferred format might be. Once the time comes, you’ll be able to win your freeroll seat by:

  • Playing 50 tournaments with a minimum buy-in of $5.
  • Winning 500 hands in cash games.
  • Playing 75 BLAST games with a minimum buy-in of $5

With more than 20 days, completing any one of these challenges shouldn’t be too difficult, especially for those who already put in a fair bit of volume on the site.

Experience the Charm of 888poker LIVE Events

Over the years, 888poker LIVE festivals have earned a great reputation among players, bringing a high-level poker experience to the masses. Combining affordable buy-ins, big prize pools, and a friendly atmosphere, they continue to attract recreational players and serious professionals alike.

With London being the final stop of the operator’s 2026 main tour, we expect Grosvenor Victoria Casino to be buzzing with action and good vibes. While the full schedule surrounding the Main Event is still in the works, there should be plenty to keep you occupied.

Of course, 888poker ambassadors will be in the mix as well. This will be a great opportunity to meet some of them, test your skills against them, but also chat them up away from the tables.

In 2026, 888poker LIVE events went from strength to strength, posting great attendance numbers, and with London being one of Europe’s poker hubs, we expect that trend to continue.