888 Launches UKPL Coventry Challenge, Sending Players to the Main Event

The 888LIVE UK Poker League (UKPL) is headed toward its final stop. The popular low-stakes tournament series will conclude its 2026 run in Coventry, bringing a rich schedule of events, headlined by the £560 Main Event with a generous £150,000 guarantee.

To give as many players as possible a chance to get involved, 888 is running a special campaign this month, allowing players based in the UK to qualify for a big freeroll that is set to award 30 seats in the Coventry Main Event.

The campaign runs November 8 — 28, 2026, and the path to securing your seat in the freeroll is very straightforward and not hard to complete, even if you’re just a recreational player. All you need to do is play at least 40 tournaments during the qualifying period (with individual buy-ins of $5 or more), and you’ll be all set.

Join the Crowd for the Grand Finale

All players from the UK have a fair shot at making it into the freeroll. There is no special opt-in required or any other hidden requirements to worry about.

Simply play at least 40 tournaments during the qualifying period (until November 28), and you’ll receive your freeroll ticket. All tournaments with a buy-in of at least $5 count toward your total, and BLAST games are included.

When you complete the requirement, you’ll receive a ticket to the UKPL Grand Final freeroll that takes place on December 6 at 7:00 pm GMT. Regardless of the total number of entries, the top 30 finishers from this freeroll will receive a seat in the UKPL Coventry Main Event, worth £560.

The Coventry Main Event takes place December 17 — 20, which means that the players who win their seats will have plenty of time to prepare for the adventure.

Colorful Schedule to Wrap the Year in Style

The £560 Main Event will be the main attraction of the festival, and if the last year is anything to go by, the tournament should meet and possibly exceed its guarantee. In 2025, the event attracted 303 entries, resulting in a prize pool of almost £145,000.

There are five starting flights for the Main Event:

• Thursday, Dec 17 – Day 1A (3 pm GMT)
• Friday, Dec 18 – Day 1B (1 pm) & Day 1C (6 pm)
• Saturday, Dec 19 – Day 1D (12 pm) & Day 1E Turbo (8 pm)
• Sunday, Dec 20 – Day 2 (1 pm)

However, there is quite a bit more on the menu to keep the players busy and entertained. 888 will be hosting a couple of tournaments with £50,000 guarantees, and one of them is the £250 Opening Voyage, which means you might want to get to the venue early on.

Additionally, there will be plenty of live satellites taking place along the way, giving everyone a chance to win Main Event and High Roller seats.

All in all, the UKPL Coventry series promises five days of quality action, big prizes, and fun times. If you’re looking for an affordable poker festival just before the holidays, this is the one to look at, especially when you add the chance of winning your Main Event seat on 888.

2026 UKPL Coventry Series Full Schedule