Grosvenor Poker has built a heavy UK live calendar for the rest of October and into early November 2026. According to PokerNews' schedule round-up, the four-part programme covers 888LIVE London, G300 Round 9, the G200 double header and GUKPT Blackpool, with combined guarantees of roughly £700,000. For UK players, it is one of the busiest stretches of the autumn.
This guide breaks down each event, the buy-ins and guarantees, and how to decide which ones suit your bankroll. If you play live poker in Britain, the schedule offers options at nearly every price point.
888LIVE London: October 8-18
The headline series kicks off first. 888LIVE London runs from October 8 to 18 at The Victoria in London.
- Main Event buy-in: £1,250
- Main Event guarantee: £250,000
- Main Event dates: October 15-18, with three starting flights
Other events include the £500 Crazy 8 with a £100,000 guarantee, the £340 Mini Main with a £100,000 guarantee, and a £2,000 High Roller with a six-figure guarantee.
The series gives a clear ladder of stakes. Players with smaller bankrolls can target the £340 Mini Main, while those with more experience can take on the £1,250 Main Event or the £2,000 High Roller. A £250,000 guarantee at £1,250 means the organisers need roughly 200 entries to cover the prize pool, which is typically comfortable for a London festival of this type.
G300 Round 9: October 20-25
Grosvenor's G300 series continues with Round 9 in Manchester at the BNR venue.
- Dates: October 20-25
- Buy-in: £260+£40
- Guarantee: £100,000
- Structure: 40,000 starting chips, 30-minute levels
The format uses multiple starting flights. Day 1 is online on Wednesday, with live flights from Thursday to Sunday. The deep starting stack and half-hour levels give plenty of play, which is useful for players who prefer more post-flop decisions.
G200 Double Header: October 20-25
At the same time, Grosvenor is running two G200 rounds.
- Buy-in: £175+£25
- Guarantee: £50,000 each
- Venues: Grosvenor Casino Newcastle and Casino Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays
The G200 events are aimed at players looking for a lower buy-in with a guaranteed prize pool. Having two venues running the same week widens access outside London and Manchester.
GUKPT Blackpool: October 29 to November 8
The most traditional name on the list is the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour, which reaches Leg 8 in Blackpool at the Grosvenor G Casino.
- Dates: October 29 to November 8
- Main Event buy-in: £1,100
- Main Event guarantee: £250,000
- Main Event dates: November 5-8, with three starting flights on Thursday and Friday
The GUKPT is long established in British poker, and its £250,000 Main Event guarantee at a £1,100 buy-in is a solid prize pool for a regional stop.
Why the Calendar Matters
Taken together, the four series offer roughly £700,000 in guarantees across the month. That is a useful figure for judging how healthy the UK live scene is. Live poker in Britain depends heavily on casino-based series, and a calendar of this size suggests there is still strong demand for mid-stakes tournaments.
It also fits a wider pattern of regional strength. Our coverage of Damon Burch-Hyson's record Grosvenor Goliath win showed how large UK fields can become when a series is well promoted and priced for recreational players. Coventry's Goliath drew a record entry, and the autumn programme follows a similar formula: accessible buy-ins, solid guarantees and multiple flights.
How to Choose Where to Play
With so many events, the question is how to choose.
If you have a smaller bankroll
The £175+£25 G200 events and the £340 Mini Main at 888LIVE offer lower-cost entries with real guarantees. Smaller buy-ins mean less variance, though fields are often large and soft. A sensible approach is to limit yourself to a fixed percentage of your bankroll per tournament. Our bankroll management page explains typical guidelines.
If you want a major title
The £1,250 888LIVE Main Event and the £1,100 GUKPT Blackpool Main Event are the biggest prizes on the list, both with £250,000 guaranteed. They offer multiple starting flights, which lets you choose your entry time and, in some cases, re-enter.
If you are short on time
The multi-flight structure of the G300 and the GUKPT events helps players fit around work. Flexibility is one of the main reasons festivals use this model.
Strategy Notes for UK Festivals
Deep-stacked, mid-priced fields reward patience and good fundamentals. A few points to keep in mind:
- Play your position. In large live fields, many players are passive early on. Using position well is an edge.
- Watch stack sizes. The 40,000 starting chips and 30-minute levels in the G300 mean more play before the blinds bite.
- Understand ICM at the bubble. Guaranteed events with large fields often have bubbles with significant pay jumps. Our what is ICM explainer helps you decide when to be aggressive and when to tighten up.
- Use pot odds. Fast decisions at the table benefit from knowing basic maths. Our pot odds page and poker odds calculator are useful practice tools.
More general advice is on our poker strategy hub.
Online Satellites and Alternatives
Many UK players qualify for live festivals online. Check each series' promotions for satellite routes, and keep in mind that offers change frequently. If you are looking for online options outside the UK-licensed market, our UK poker sites page covers the main choices for British players.
What This Means for UK Players
For UK players the message is simple: the autumn schedule gives you options at nearly every price level, and the guarantees are healthy. If you can only play one series, 888LIVE London has the widest range, from the £340 Mini Main to the £2,000 High Roller. If you prefer regional stops, G300 Manchester, the G200 double header and GUKPT Blackpool provide alternatives with lower travel costs for players outside London.
It is also worth planning around dates. The G300 and G200 events overlap from October 20 to 25, so you will need to choose between them. GUKPT Blackpool starts just four days after they finish, which makes a Manchester-to-Blackpool run feasible for travelling players.
Bottom Line
Grosvenor Poker's October programme shows a live scene that remains active and well supported. Combined guarantees of roughly £700,000, three major series and a long GUKPT festival give players plenty to choose from. As always, check the official schedules for final structures and start times before travelling, and play within your means.