888poker LIVE 2026

The 888poker LIVE tour returns for 2026, offering a packed schedule of live events across Spain and the United Kingdom through to the end of the year. This season included major stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, London, Glasgow, alongside events from the UK Poker League (UKPL).

New for 2026 is an expanded stops in Spain under the Noche de Poker El Festival brand.

Each 888poker LIVE festival features a flagship Main Event, plus a mix of side tournaments and satellites supported by online qualifiers on 888poker.com. Known for its friendly atmosphere and approachable buy‑ins, the 888poker LIVE tour continues to deliver an authentic and social live poker experience for players of all levels.

What is 888poker LIVE?

888poker LIVE is the flagship brand 888poker used to denote their live poker stops. For 2026, the live schedule comprises of poker events in the UK and Spain that take place across the year. Support of the United Kingdom Poker League (UKPL) also continues along with expansion of the Noche de Poker El Festival in Spain.

888poker Live Events in 2026

Across three separate tours, 888poker will run 13 stops across Spain and the UK in 2026. The UK Poker League (UKPL) takes place in the UK and the 888poker LIVE tour plays out across Spain and the UK. The Noche de Poker El Festival will take place exclusively in Spain — which is a brand new live offering for 2026.

888poker LIVE

888poker’s flagship tour will visit the UK and Spain for 2026. Each event spans of week of poker action.

Like last year, the first stop on the tour is in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The tour then heads to Glasgow in Scotland in March. A Barcelona stop in Spain is slated for May followed by London in October.

Each stop will have a main event, with a buy-in around €800 to €1200, that should include multiple Day 1 flights. There is always a spread of other events, usually with a high-roller (often two to three times the size of the Main), plus smaller Opening Day and Turbo events.

888poker LIVE Schedule 2026

UKPL 2026

The UK Poker League returns to the schedule for the third year in a row. It was a brand new tour from 888 in 2024. The partnership with Grosvenor Casinos, will have the tour visiting six cities in the UK, including Portsmouth, Newcastle, Liverpool and Coventry.

UKPL Schedule 2026

UKPL Structure

All UKPL stops featured the same seven tournaments. Buy-ins range from £150 to £1100. The £560 Main Event plays as a two-day tournament, with four Day 1 flights sending players through to a final Day 2.

• 888poker Opening Voyage — £330
• 888poker High Roller — £1,100
• 888poker Main Event — £560
• 888poker Big Shot — £400
• 888poker Seniors — £150
• 888poker PLO — £150
• 888poker The Closer — £200

Noche de Poker El Festival 2026

A new edition for 2026 is the expanded Noche de Poker El Festival that takes place exclusively in Spain. Four stops make up the series across the year. The series will be taking in the cities of Madrid, Alicantes, Sevilla and Murcia over the course of 2026. The first festival took place in 2025 as proved hugely popular.

Noche de Poker El Festival 2026

Online Qualification Paths on 888poker

There will be plenty of qualification routes to live events running on 888poker over the course of the year.

In late 2025 888poker launched its brand new Global League, that gives all players a chance to qualify for 888poker LIVE events via a monthly league featuring freerolls and low buy-in online tournaments.

Each leg of the league comprises four main tournaments, and the overall winner receives a package to an 888poker LIVE. These tournaments have a buy-in of $5.5, a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000 each, and award points for the monthly leaderboard.

The top 20 finishers will receive the following rewards:

• 1st place: Full package to a live event of their choice
• Runner-up: Live event entry
• 3rd place: A ticket for an online Main Event (up to $250)
• 4th place: A 30-minute one-on-one session with one of 888poker ambassadors
• 5th-10th: $109 ticket
• 11th-20th: 888poker merch pack (cards, backpack, hat)

888poker LIVE FAQ

Are there live poker events running in 2026, from 888poker?

Yes! There are stops in the UK and Spain run by 888poker LIVE.

Are there live poker events in Spain as part of 888poker LIVE in 2026?

Yes! An event in Madrid and Barcelona will run under the 888poker flagship tour for 2026. For the first time the Poker Night 'The Festival’ series will also run in Spain over the course of the year.

Are there live poker events in Scotland as part of 888poker LIVE in 2026?

Yes. There is a poker event taking place in Glasgow under the 888poker flagship brand and Edinburgh as part of the UK Poker League.

Are there live poker events in the UK as part of 888poker LIVE in 2026?

Yes! Not only are there 888poker LIVE events that are happening in Coventry and London, additional stops are part of the UK Poker League will take place in Portsmouth, Edinburgh as well as Coventry.

Can I qualify online for 888poker LIVE events?

Yes! Players should check out the Global League promotion to find ways to qualify online.