888poker UKPL 2025: Penultimate stage in Liverpool from September 29

From September 29 to October 5, 2025, Liverpool will host the penultimate stage of the 888poker UKPL. A packed schedule is expected for players of all levels.

At the end of September 2025, Liverpool will host the penultimate stage of the popular 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL). This event will be a real celebration for poker fans, as 888poker returns to Merseyside with live tournaments for the first time since 2015. The UKPL Liverpool festival will take place from September 29 to October 5 and promises a packed schedule for players of all levels. UKPL Liverpool Schedule: What Awaits Participants The festival kicks off on September 29 with two key events. On this day, Day 1a of the Opening Voyage tournament will take place, with a £250 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of £50,000. This is a great opportunity for players with different bankrolls to test themselves in a major tournament. Pot-Limit Omaha fans won’t be left out either — on the first day of the series, the PLO4/5/6 Card tournament will be held with a £150 buy-in and a £10,000 guarantee. The PLO4/5/6 Card format means players receive 4, 5, or 6 cards, and must make their hand using exactly two cards from their hand and three from the board. This format adds dynamism and requires participants to think outside the box. On October 2, players’ attention will shift to the two most prestigious events of the series. At 2:00 PM UK time, the High Roller with a £1,100 buy-in will begin, and at 3:00 PM the festival’s Main Event will start — the Main Event with a £560 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of £100,000. For many participants, the Main Event will be the main challenge of UKPL Liverpool. Results of Previous UKPL 2025 Stages The Liverpool stage is the fifth of six in the 888poker UKPL 2025 schedule. All previous Main Events in this series have attracted high interest from players and have significantly exceeded their guarantees. Portsmouth: In the first Main Event of the year, Jordan Daniels outlasted 272 opponents and won £23,018 from a prize pool of £129,670. Newcastle: Three months later, 888poker ambassador Ian Simpson claimed victory, adding another title and £34,800 for first place. Earlier this year, he also won the Main Event at 888poker LIVE Madrid. Reading: In June, Dale Wilson became champion, taking home £30,000. Edinburgh: Also in June, Harry Sandford took first place and received £23,960. Each of these stages not only attracted a large number of participants but also exceeded the guaranteed prize pools by at least £24,000, and in some cases by as much as £63,000. This demonstrates the consistent interest in the series and the high level of organization. Qualification Opportunities: Online Satellites For those who want to enter the Main Event with minimal expenses, 888poker offers plenty of online satellites. Through the platform’s tournament lobby, you can win a ticket to the Main Event for just a few cents. This is a great chance for players of any experience level to compete for big prizes and a prestigious trophy. Leaderboard: UKPL Main Event 2025 Winners City Winner 1st Place Prize Total Prize Pool Number of Entrants Portsmouth Jordan Daniels £23,018 £129,670 273 Newcastle Ian Simpson £34,800 — — Reading Dale Wilson £30,000 — — Edinburgh Harry Sandford £23,960 — — Context: What is the 888poker UKPL and Why is it Important? The 888poker UK Poker League is a series of live tournaments held in various cities across the UK. Since 2015, 888poker has regularly hosted such festivals, bringing together both professional and amateur players. Each stage is not only a battle for big prizes but also a chance for players to make a name for themselves on the national stage. The popularity of the series is confirmed by the consistently high number of participants and the regular exceeding of guaranteed prize pools. Among the stage winners are well-known names in British poker. For example, Ian Simpson is not only an 888poker ambassador but has also already won major events in the series, highlighting the high level of competition and the prestige of the trophies. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For members of PPPoker clubs, news about the 888poker UKPL series is a great benchmark for their own play and development. Firstly, the successful examples of qualifying through online satellites show that even with minimal investment, you can get into major live tournaments and compete for serious prizes. This confirms the value of regularly participating in satellites and qualifying tournaments, which are also available on the PPPoker platform. Secondly, the UKPL experience demonstrates that even tournaments with relatively small buy-ins (£250–£560) can generate impressive prize pools and attract strong players. This motivates club players not to limit themselves to online play only, but to consider participating in live events — both within their clubs and at external venues. Finally, analyzing the structure and formats of UKPL tournaments can be useful for PPPoker club event organizers. Including a variety of formats, such as PLO4/5/6 Card, and well-organized scheduling helps attract more participants and makes the game more interesting for players of all levels.