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Professional Stakes for Amateur Prices: APAT Confirms 20 Live Stops for 2026

12 Mar 2026

Samantha Doyle 12 Mar 2026

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The 2026 APAT Live Tour features 20 stops with accessible buy-ins.
Includes diverse poker games, emphasizing community and competition.
Offers numerous regional and international event locations in the UK and beyond.

For players who love the structure and prestige of the professional circuit but prefer more accessible buy-ins, the 2026 APAT Live Tour is officially here. This year, the tour is "turning up the volume" with a 20-stop schedule that bridges the gap between local casino play and international championship glory.

A More Diverse Roadmap for APAT 2026

The 2026 journey is packed with variety. While No-Limit Hold'em remains the cornerstone, the tour is making a major push into mixed games. London's festivals in March and October will showcase everything from 8-Game to Crazy Pineapple, while the British Championship (BCOAP) introduces a 10-Game Players Championship.

Regionally, the tour is more accessible than ever, with Grosvenor Casino stops spanning from the South Coast in Portsmouth to the Scottish Highlands, ensuring that a major poker title is never too far from home for UK grinders.

The Road to the Finale

The 2026 tour also emphasizes the social and team-based nature of the game. From the European International Team Championship in the Czech Republic to the high-energy "Poker Squads" finale in Manchester this November, the focus is on community as much as competition.

With seats available through innovative platforms like Poker Raffles, the path to an APAT Gold Medal is open to every player, regardless of their bankroll size.

Schedule: APAT Live 2026

Dates	Location	Events
Feb 6 – 8	Nottingham (DTD)	UK Team Championship
Mar 19 – 22	London (Stratford)	UKCOAP (UK Championship of Amateur Poker)
Mar 27 – 28	Dublin (RDS)	Irish Championship (at the Irish Open)
Apr 10 – 12	Newcastle	Regional Championship - Newcastle
Apr 17 – 19	Walsall	Regional Championship - Walsall
Apr 23 – 25	Malta	Malta Open Championship (Portomaso Casino)
Apr 29 – May 3	Czech Republic	European COAP (Grand Casino Asch)
May 15 – 17	Leeds	Regional Championship - Leeds
Jun 19 – 21	Coventry	Regional Championship - Coventry
Jun 26 – 28	Glasgow	Regional Championship - Glasgow
Aug 21 – 23	Birmingham	Regional Championship - Birmingham
Sep 4 – 6	Edinburgh	Regional Championship - Edinburgh
Sep 25 – 27	Portsmouth	Regional Championship - Portsmouth
Sep 30 – Oct 4	Czech Republic	APAT German Championship (Grand Casino Asch)
Oct 9 – 11	Blackpool	Regional Championship - Blackpool
Oct 22 – 25	London (Stratford)	BCOAP (British Championship of Amateur Poker)
Oct 29 – 31	Malta	Malta Open Championship
Nov 20 – 22	Reading	Regional Championship - Reading
Nov 27 – 29	Manchester	Poker Squads Live (Manchester 235)
TBC	TBC	WCOAP (World Championship of Amateur Poker)