GUKPT Grand Final 2026: £1.2 Million Guaranteed in London

In November 2026, the GUKPT Grand Final with a £1,200,000 guarantee will take place in London. Find out the schedule, key events, and how to participate.

In November 2026, London will host the highlight of the British poker calendar — the Grand Final of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT). The final stage will take place at the iconic Victoria Casino from November 19 to 29, with the festival boasting a total guaranteed prize pool of an impressive £1,200,000. In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the tournament schedule, key events, qualification options, and what this series means for players from PPPoker clubs. GUKPT: What is this series and why does it matter? The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is one of the oldest and most prestigious poker series in the UK, bringing together players from across the country at stops in the largest casinos of the Grosvenor network. Each season features several stops in different cities, culminating in a major Grand Final in London. In 2026, after stops in Leeds and Blackpool, London will become the stage for the largest prize pools of the year. Victoria Casino, the venue for the final, is a legendary location in British poker and the traditional home of GUKPT’s biggest events. The country’s top players regularly gather here, and prize pools consistently exceed their guarantees. GUKPT 2026 Grand Final Schedule The festival kicks off on November 19 and runs through November 29, 2026. The series will feature several major tournaments with a range of buy-ins and formats, catering to a broad spectrum of players. The total festival guarantee is £1,200,000. £2,000 GUKPT Main Event — the flagship tournament of the series with a £500,000 guarantee. There are three starting flights: the first on Thursday, November 26, and two more on Friday, November 27 (a regular and a turbo flight). Day 2 takes place on Saturday, with the final table and crowning of the champion on Sunday, November 29. £1,250 GUKPT Midi — opens the festival with a £250,000 guarantee. Three regular starting flights and one hyper-turbo flight give players flexibility in choosing when to enter. Day 2 is on Saturday, November 21, and the winner will be determined on Sunday, November 22. £2,500 High Roller — a high-stakes event with a £150,000 guarantee, starting on Wednesday, November 25. Organizers expect strong interest, especially since previous High Roller events in Luton and Leeds with smaller guarantees resulted in overlays. £340 Mini Main — a more accessible tournament with a £150,000 guarantee. £560 GUKPT Cup — a tournament with a £50,000 guarantee. PLO tournaments — for Omaha fans, two events are scheduled: £1,000 PLO High Roller and £250 PLO (four-card). It’s also worth highlighting the Champion of Champions tournament, which takes place on November 18. This is an unofficial Grand Final event, wrapping up the annual Victoria Championships series at Victoria Casino. Key Tournaments: Details and Formats The main event — £2,000 GUKPT Main Event — traditionally attracts the strongest field and the largest prize pool. With a £500,000 guarantee, it’s the most prestigious tournament of the festival. The format features three starting flights, allowing players to choose the most convenient day to enter or take advantage of the re-entry option if they bust out early. The festival opens with the £1,250 GUKPT Midi , which has a £250,000 guarantee. This tournament also offers several starting flights, including a hyper-turbo, giving players with different bankrolls and playing styles a chance to reach the money. For high-stakes enthusiasts, there’s the £2,500 High Roller with a £150,000 guarantee. Organizers are expecting fierce competition, as previous High Roller events haven’t always met their guarantees, which could result in overlays and extra value for participants. More affordable options — the £340 Mini Main (£150,000 guarantee) and £560 GUKPT Cup (£50,000 guarantee) — are designed for a wide range of players, including those just starting out in live poker. Omaha fans can take part in the £1,000 PLO High Roller and £250 PLO (four-card). These are great opportunities to test your skills in popular formats with attractive prize pools. How to Qualify for the Grand Final: Satellites from £1 You don’t have to pay the full buy-in to play in the Grand Final tournaments. Online satellites are running on the Grosvenor Poker platform, starting from just £1. The qualification path includes several stages: from £1 to £5, then £30, after which players can win Live Event Credit worth £200, £300, £500, or £1,250. Live Event Credit isn’t a standard ticket to a specific tournament, but a flexible credit that can be used to pay for any GUKPT event, either fully or partially covering the buy-in. If your credit exceeds the cost of your chosen tournament, the remaining balance stays on your account for future events. Importantly, the credit doesn’t expire — you can use it after the Grand Final at other stops in the series. To activate your credit, simply visit the casino cashier and pay any difference between your credit and the buy-in. This system makes major tournaments accessible even for players with a limited bankroll. Upcoming Stops Before the Grand Final Before the London finale, there’s one more major stop — GUKPT Blackpool , running from October 30 to November 8, 2026. Over £500,000 in prize money is guaranteed here, including £250,000 for the Main Event and £100,000 for the Mini Main. This will be the last chance for players to make their mark before the decisive showdown in London. Only after the Blackpool stop concludes will the poker community’s attention shift to Victoria Casino, where the season’s champion and the biggest prize winners will be decided. Tournament Schedule and Prize Pools At present, the Grand Final schedule includes the following key tournaments and guarantees: £2,000 GUKPT Main Event — £500,000 guarantee £1,250 GUKPT Midi — £250,000 guarantee £2,500 High Roller — £150,000 guarantee £340 Mini Main — £150,000 guarantee £560 GUKPT Cup — £50,000 guarantee £1,000 PLO High Roller — guarantee not specified £250 PLO (four-card) — guarantee not specified Full results, winners’ names, and prize breakdowns will be published after the festival concludes. Stay tuned for updates to find out who will be crowned the new GUKPT champion. What This Means for Players from PPPoker Clubs For members of PPPoker clubs, the news about the GUKPT Grand Final is a great reason to consider broadening your poker horizons. Even if you mainly play online, the chance to qualify for major live series through satellites with buy-ins starting at just £1 makes big-league poker more accessible than it might seem. The Live Event Credit system used by Grosvenor Poker is an interesting model for club structures: flexible tickets give players the freedom to choose their own tournaments, boosting loyalty and engagement. Your club might want to consider similar mechanics for its own series and promotions. Finally, the schedule and formats of the GUKPT Grand Final could inspire PPPoker club organizers to run their own mini-series with a variety of buy-ins, formats (including PLO and high rollers), and guaranteed prize pools. This can help attract new players and increase interest in club poker.