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UK Live Poker Tournaments November 2026 Guide
- WSOP Circuit UK Main Event in Nottingham guarantees £1 million in November 2026.
- GUKPT Grand Final in London and Glasgow Poker Festival offer major prize pools.
- Online qualification is available for several headline events; check schedules for details.
The UK live poker calendar is packed for the final two months of 2026, with major festivals in Nottingham, London, Glasgow, Coventry and Blackpool, alongside affordable regional tournaments at casino poker rooms across the country.
Whether you're chasing a WSOP Circuit ring, looking for a low buy-in weekend tournament or hoping to qualify online for a major live event, there's plenty to choose from.
UK Live Poker Headlines
The headline attractions include the £1 million guaranteed WSOP Circuit UK Main Event at Dusk Till Dawn, the £500,000 guaranteed GUKPT Grand Final in London and December's PartyPoker Tour Finale and UK Poker League Grand Final.
We've put together a UK poker calendar covering announced festivals, selected casino poker-room tournaments and, importantly, where players can qualify online.
Calendar last checked: 28 October 2026.
GTD means guaranteed prize pool.
Buy-ins are shown as advertised by the organisers.
Calendar last checked: 28 October 2026.
GTD means guaranteed prize pool.
Buy-ins are shown as advertised by the organisers.
UK Poker Tournaments in November 2026
November is the busier of the two months for major live poker festivals, with events ranging from £100 Monster Stack tournaments to the £2,000 GUKPT Grand Final Main Event.
The WSOP Circuit UK is likely to attract considerable attention, while GUKPT Blackpool and the Glasgow Poker Festival offer substantial prize pools outside London.
November 2026 Live Poker Calendar
| Dates | Festival / Tournament | Venue and City | Main Event Buy-in | Main Event GTD | Qualify Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct–1 Nov | The Vic Championship | Grosvenor Victoria, London | £200 | £100,000 | Not confirmed |
| 29 Oct–8 Nov | GUKPT Blackpool | Grosvenor Casino, Blackpool | £1,250 | £250,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 2–8 Nov | Glasgow Poker Festival | Alea Casino, Glasgow | £400 | £200,000 | Live satellites; online not confirmed |
| 3–8 Nov | Monster Stack Tour | Grosvenor Casino, Luton | £100 | £50,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 6–15 Nov | WSOP Circuit UK | Dusk Till Dawn, Nottingham | £1,500 | £1,000,000 | Yes, GGPoker |
| 10–15 Nov | Monster Stack Tour | Grosvenor Reading South | £100 | £50,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 10–15 Nov | G200 Bolton | Grosvenor Casino, Bolton | £200 | £50,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 10–15 Nov | G200 Edinburgh | Grosvenor Casino, Edinburgh | £200 | £50,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 19–29 Nov | GUKPT Grand Final | Grosvenor Victoria, London | £2,000 | £500,000 | Yes, Grosvenor Poker |
| 20–22 Nov | APAT Reading Championship | Grosvenor Reading South | £140 | Not announced | Not confirmed |
| 23–29 Nov | British Poker Series BPS200 | Genting Casino Stratford, London | £235 | £100,000 | Live satellites |
| 27–29 Nov | APAT Poker Squads Live | Manchester235 Casino | £140 per player | Not announced | Not confirmed |
The Glasgow festival's main programme runs from 3 to 8 November, although its opening Mystery Bounty flight is scheduled for 2 November.
WSOP Circuit UK Brings a £1 Million Main Event to Nottingham
The biggest tournament in November is the WSOP Circuit UK at Dusk Till Dawn.
The festival returns with 13 WSOP Circuit ring events and more than £2 million in advertised guarantees.
The £1,500 Main Event carries a £1 million guarantee, while the festival also features a £300 Mini Main, a £560 Paradise Mystery Bounty and a £2,200 High Roller.
| Featured Event | Dates | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Main | 6–8 Nov | £300 | £250,000 |
| Main Event | From 8 Nov | £1,500 | £1,000,000 |
| Paradise Mystery Bounty | 9–11 Nov | £560 | £250,000 |
| High Roller | 14–15 Nov | £2,200 | £200,000 |
Ring winners are also eligible for additional WSOP Paradise packages, while GGPoker is running online qualification for the Main Event.
Players can begin their satellite journey from £0.01 through Centrolls, feeders and step satellites. Mega Satellites scheduled for 2 and 9 November each guarantee 20 Main Event seats.
The detailed tournament programme concludes on 15 November, although one promotional line on Dusk Till Dawn's website refers to 16 November. Players should use the latest tournament timetable before travelling.
GUKPT Grand Final Offers £500,000 Main Event Guarantee
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour concludes its 20th season at the Victoria Casino in London.
Running from 19 to 29 November, the Grand Final features a £2,000 Main Event with £500,000 guaranteed. The Main Event begins on 26 November, with three starting flights and a final day scheduled for Sunday, 29 November.
The wider festival features several additional tournaments, including a £2,500 High Roller, a £340 Mini Main and Pot Limit Omaha events.
Players can qualify through Grosvenor Poker's Live Event Credit satellites, which award credit towards eligible live tournament entries.
Glasgow Poker Festival Offers £350,000 Across the Festival
Scottish players have an alternative to the larger English festivals in early November.
The Glasgow Poker Festival, organised by the Irish Poker Tour at Alea Casino, advertises more than £350,000 in total guarantees.
The headline £400 Main Event carries £200,000 guaranteed, with several starting flights running throughout the week.
Other tournaments include Omaha, Mystery Bounty, the Glasgow 250 and a Women's Championship.
Main Event live satellites are confirmed, including £75 and £85 target satellites awarding £400 seats.
An online qualification route has not been confirmed in the published programme.
Weekly Poker Tournaments at UK Casino Poker Rooms
The major tours are only part of the British live poker calendar.
Several casino poker rooms also operate daily or weekly tournaments throughout the year, giving players opportunities to compete without travelling to a large festival.
The following venues have published recurring poker schedules or established poker-room programmes.
UK Casino Poker Rooms and Regular Tournaments
| Casino / Poker Room | City | Regular Poker Offering | Typical Buy-ins / Stakes | Online Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Casino Poker Room | London | Daily NLHE, Omaha and bounty tournaments | £74–£164 | Not confirmed |
| PokerStars LIVE at The Hippodrome | London | Cash games and scheduled tournament series | Cash games from £1/£2 | Check individual events |
| Genting Casino Stratford | London | British Poker Series and regular tournaments | Varies by event | Live satellites |
| Alea Poker Lounge | Glasgow | Daily tournaments, Monster Stack, bounties and Omaha | £35–£50 | Live ticket promotions |
| Genting Casino Stoke | Stoke-on-Trent | Friday, Saturday and selected Sunday tournaments | £35–£55 | Not confirmed |
| Genting Fountain Park | Edinburgh | Tuesday poker tournaments | Check venue | Not confirmed |
| Dusk Till Dawn | Nottingham | Regular tournaments, special formats and cash games | Varies | Selected online events |
| Manchester235 Poker Lounge | Manchester | Casino poker events and APAT team tournaments | Varies | Check individual events |
| Grosvenor Casino Poker Rooms | Nationwide | Weekly tournaments, regional festivals and cash games | Varies | Eligible Live Event Credit satellites |
These recurring schedules should not be confused with individually confirmed November or December festival dates.
Make sure to should check each venue's latest timetable, particularly around Christmas and New Year.
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