With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to plan for 2026. That’s why the 888poker LIVE circuit has announced its return in 2026 with festivals in Madrid, Glasgow, Barcelona, and London. As usual, tournament buy-ins will be affordable, online qualifiers will be available, there will be live streaming, and 888poker ambassadors will be on hand.
In addition to the four LIVE circuit stages, two festivals that were very popular in 2025 will return: the UK Poker League in England with five stops and Noche de Poker El Festival in Spain with four stops. These circuits have lower buy-ins than the LIVE stages and are played in different cities, offering the same level of excitement. In total there will be 13 888poker festivals to choose from during 2026 so you can pick your favorite destination.
888poker LIVE stops in 2026
The first stage of the 888poker LIVE circuit will take place from January 11th to 18th at the majestic Casino Gran Vía, located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. The action will continue in Glasgow from March 12th to 22nd, followed by Barcelona from May 14th to 24th. This European city combines beaches, gastronomy, entertainment, and poker with the popular Casino Barcelona. The final stage will be played in the newly renovated Vic Poker Room in London from October 8th to 18th. It will be the grand finale of the 888poker festivals.
These are the dates you can schedule on your calendar:
- Madrid: From January 11th to 18th 🇪🇸
- Glasgow: From March 12th to 22nd 🏴
- Barcelona: From May 7th to 17th 🇪🇸
- London: From October 8th to 18th 🏴
The Casino Gran Via in Madrid
888poker UKPL stops in 2026
The popular UK Poker League, brought to you by 888poker and Grosvenor Casinos, will return in 2026 for a third season in the United Kingdom. The circuit will include a total of five stops, and the league leaders will take home fantastic prizes.
These are the cities where the UKPL will be played in 2026:
- Luton: From February 17th to 22nd
- Blackpool: From May 5th to 10th
- Reading South: From July 14th to 19th
- Manchester: From September 15th to 20th
- Coventry: From November 10th to 15th
888poker Noche De Poker El Festival stops in 2026
Players in Spain will be able to enjoy four festivals in 2026 in four different cities. In addition to affordable buy-ins, it will be possible to qualify for very little money through 888poker’s online satellites. It’s an ideal opportunity to visit fabulous cities in Spain.
These are the stops where the tour will visit in Spain during 2026:
- Madrid: From March 23 to 29
- Alicante: From June 8th to 14th
- Sevilla: From August 31st to September 6th
- Murcia: From November 2nd to 8th
2025 888poker LIVE winners
The standout player in 2025 was 888poker ambassador Ian Simpson, who won a Main Event on the LIVE circuit and another on the UKPL. He first triumphed in the most important tournament of the Madrid LIVE stage, winning €62K ($63K). A few months later, he won the UKPL Main Event in Newcastle, adding £35K ($45K) to his winnings.
We reached out to him to get his thoughts on the upcoming schedule of events for 2026, and he had a lot to share:
With regard to his multiple victories last year, Simpson express tremendous gratitude, saying “I’ve had a surreal 2025, both online and live. Working hard and running good is a deadly combination. Winning the 888poker LIVE Main Event in Madrid was particularly wonderful because the 888 Team were on my rail, cheering me on and celebrating my win. Then I won the UKPL Main Event in my hometown of Newcastle. I adore the north east of England, so winning a tournament in my hometown was extra special.”
As far as what he would say to someone who has never played an 888poker LIVE tournament before, Simpson remarked “If you’ve never played an 888 event, or even never played a live poker event, I’d highly recommend it. 888poker LIVE is going to four fantastic cities, full of history and exciting things to do and explore. And live poker is a wonderful way to meet new people!”
These were the winners of the 2025 888poker LIVE circuit Main Events:
| Stop | Buy-In | Entries | Prize Pool | Champion | Prize |
| Madrid | €888 | 403 | €306,280 | Ian Simpson (England) | €62,000 |
| Glasgow | £888 | 407 | £58,130 | Dean Lyall (Scotland) | £58,130 |
| Barcelona | €888 | 459 | €356,255 | Pau Coronado (Spain) | €70,000 |
| London | £1,250 | 367 | £383,500 | Gang Wang (France) | £86,600 |
2025 Main Event winners from the UKPL:
| Stop | Buy-In | Entries | Prize Pool | Champion | Prize |
| Portsmouth | £560 | 273 | £129,670 | Jordan Daniels (England) | £23,018 |
| Newcastle | £560 | 344 | £163,400 | Ian Simpson (England) | £34,800 |
| Reading | £560 | 334 | £158,650 | Dale Wilson (England) | £30,000 |
| Edinburgh | £560 | 262 | £124,440 | Harry Sandford (England) | £23,960 |
| Liverpool | £560 | 303 | £143,290 | Terelle Tavares (England) | £27,518 |
Noche De Poker El Festival made its debut in October in Alicante. The Main Event had 413 entries at €440 each and awarded €148,680 in prizes. The winner was Jesús Hervás Paya, who took home a prize of €24,500.
