The Ultimate Guide to the UKPC Masters 2026 at Dusk Till Dawn

By Samantha Doyle

03 Jun 2026

Samantha Doyle 03 Jun 2026

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UKPC Masters 2026 runs June 6-16 at Dusk Till Dawn, Nottingham.
Main Event: £1,100 buy-in, £500,000 guarantee, 15 Grand Final seats.
Qualify live or online from just £0.01 via GGPoker and DTD Bankroll.

The UK live poker scene is gearing up for a massive summer kickoff as the prestigious UKPC Masters 2026 returns to Dusk Till Dawn. Running from June 6 through June 16, the legendary Nottingham cardroom will host one of the most highly anticipated domestic festivals of the year.

Featuring a jam-packed schedule of heavy-hitting guarantees, accessible buy-ins, and added value in the form of UKPC Grand Final seats, this festival is designed to attract grinders from across the country. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming series.

UKPC Masters Basic Overview

The 2026 schedule is anchored by three major featured tournaments, providing massive prize pools over the 11-day festival.

Tournament Name	Dates	Buy-in	GTD
UKPC 500	June 6 – 14	£500 + £60	£500,000 GTD
UKPC Masters Main Event	June 13 – 16	£1,000 + £100	£500,000 GTD
UKPC Masters High Roller	June 15 – 16	£2,000 + £200	£500,000 GTD

Deep Dive: The UKPC Masters Main Event

The undeniable crown jewel of the festival is the UKPC Masters Main Event. Scheduled to run during the closing weekend from June 13 to June 16, the flagship tournament commands a £1,100 total buy-in while guaranteeing a massive £500,000 prize pool.

To easily accommodate the massive field size required to hit the guarantee, the Main Event features multiple Day 1 starting flights. This gives players ample flexibility to enter the tournament and build a stack for the final day's action.

Beyond the massive cash payouts awaiting the final table, the Main Event adds immense value by including 15 tickets to the prestigious £3,300 UKPC Grand Final directly into the prize pool.

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How to Buy In

Dusk Till Dawn has streamlined the buy-in process, ensuring players can jump into the action with minimal friction.

For players who prefer physical currency, cash buy-ins are always accepted at the venue, and there are two free-to-use ATMs conveniently located on-site. However, the most efficient method is utilizing the club's payment partner, Luxon Pay.

To register via the app:

Sign up and verify your account at luxonpay.com.
Fund your digital wallet using an Instant Bank Transfer or a debit card.
Select 'Spend' from your wallet, then choose 'Dusk Till Dawn'.
Simply click on your desired tournament and confirm your buy-in.

How to Qualify Online

You do not need a massive bankroll to compete for these massive guarantees. Players can secure their seats via the DTD Bankroll system, a flexible satellite pathway hosted online at GGPoker UK.

Instead of locking players into specific tickets, the DTD Bankroll system allows you to build digital funds that can be spent on any live event at Dusk Till Dawn. Starting from as little as £0.01, the phased system lets players advance through step qualifiers toward the major weekly finals held every Monday and Tuesday.

This means you can grind pennies online and use your built-up DTD Bankroll to enter the £1,100 UKPC Masters Main Event or even offset the cost of the High Roller.