Another exciting year from 888poker is almost in the books, but the season finale promises to end on a high note, featuring an action-packed double-header in Coventry, England.
From October 10-20, the CBS Arena will host the Coventry leg of the UK Poker League, followed by the 888poker LIVE Coventry series, headlined by a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event.
With buy-ins ranging from the £110 Mini Shot to the £2,000 High Roller, the schedule offers something for players of all skill levels and bankrolls, providing plenty of chances to chase poker glory.
888poker LIVE Coventry Full Schedule
Nineteen events make up 888poker LIVE Coventry, with a couple of satellites also chucked in for good measure.
The UKPL Events
The festival opens with the UKPL on October 10 at 2 p.m. BST with the £230 UKPL Opening Voyage. Later that day, at 6 p.m., the £200 UKPL Turbo Dash offers fast-paced action, followed by the UKPL Voyage 1B Turbo at 8 p.m. Players looking to qualify for the Main Event can enter the £65 UKPL Main Event CashOut Satellite at the same time.
The much-anticipated £560 UKPL Main Event kicks off on October 11, with its first starting flight, Day 1A, beginning at 4 p.m. Additional flights for the Main Event will run throughout the weekend, with Day 2 set for October 13 and the final Day 3 on October 20.
High-rollers can look forward to the £1,100 UKPL High Roller event, starting on October 13 at 1 p.m. This two-day event will draw top poker talent and offer a shot at a large payday and the title of High Roller champion.
888poker LIVE Events
The 888poker LIVE Coventry £888 Main Event will see multiple starting flights, starting on October 16 with Day 1A. It continues with additional flights on October 17 (Days 1B and 1C Turbo), October 18 (Days 1D and 1E Turbo), and October 19 (Day 1F Turbo). The Main Event concludes on October 20 with Day 3.
For those who don’t make it to Day 3 of the Main Event, the 888poker LIVE Closer provides a final opportunity to secure a victory. Additionally, if you’re eager to test your skills against some of poker’s finest players, the Beat the Ambassadors tournament provides the perfect way to wrap up your trip.
Win a $2,000 Coventry Package Online at 888poker
Satellites from $0.01 eventually feed into the $109 buy-in 888poker LIVE Coventry Festival 2024 ME Qualifier, where at least one $2,000 package is guaranteed, with more added for every $2,000 in the prize pool. These packages award their winner:
- $1,130 (£888) buy-in to the 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event
- $500 for accommodation
- $370 for travel expenses
- 888poker LIVE poker kit
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888poker LIVE in 2024
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Champion | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | 888poker LIVE UKPL Coventry £560 Main Event | 371 | £176,225 | Jamie Le | £37,605 |
| Jan 2024 | 888poker LIVE Madrid €888 Main Event | 435 | €333,905 | Manuel Ledesma | €58,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 888poker LIVE UKPL Edinburgh £560 Main Event | 311 | £147,729 | Michael Kane | £25,208 |
| Mar 2024 | 888poker LIVE UKPL Luton £560 Main Event | 242 | £162,450 | Ian Swan | £24,530 |
| Mar 2024 | 888poker LIVE Bucharest €560 Main Event | 406 | €200,000 | Razvan Morar | €37,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 888poker LIVE UKPL Manchester £560 Main Event | 328 | £155,790 | Jamie Geraghty | £30,610 |
| May 2024 | 888poker LIVE Barcelona €888 Main Event | 476 | €369,450 | Josep Valls | €61,550 |
| Aug 2024 | 888poker LIVE Manchester £1,100 Main Event | 279 | £265,050 | Stephen Barnes | £58,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 888poker LIVE UKPL Leeds £560 Main Event | 289 | £137,270 | Anonymous | £26,355 |
Warm Up for Coventry with UKPL Reading
Before Coventry’s double offering kicks off, 888poker heads to Reading for the penultimate UKPL stop from September 23-29.
The first event starts at 3:00 p.m. BST on September 24, the first of three starting flights in the £250 NLHE 888poker Opening Voyage.
That tournament is followed by a £150 Pot-Limit Omaha 4/5/6 card event on the same evening.
The biggest events shuffles up and deals on September 26. First, there is the £1,100 NLHE 888poker High Roller at 3:00 p.m. followed by Day 1A of the £560 UKPL Reading Main Event. Players have a choice of four flights in the Main Event, with Day 1D on September 28 expected to be the far busiest of the quartet.
While the Main Event is whittling down its field over the weekend, there is a £400 NLHE 888poker Big Shot event, a £150 Seniors (50+) before the £200 Closer rounds off a fantastic week of live poker action in Reading.
Click here for the entire UKPL Reading festival.
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