The GUKPT returns from October 30 to November 10, 2026, featuring a packed schedule of exciting poker action. The festival is highlighted by the £1,250 Main Event with a £250,000 guarantee and the £1,500 High Roller with a £100,000 guarantee, alongside the £250 Mini Main Event, £550 GUKPT Cup and several other side events.
2026 GUKPT Blackpool Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in | GTD | Starting stack | Late reg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30 | 18:00 | GUKPT Warm Up | £125 | £15,000 | 20,000 | 6 × 30/20 min |
| Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 | Kav Cup (£40 Add-on) | £60 | — | 10,000 | 4 × 30/25 min |
| — | Cash Game Giveaway Night | — | 3 seats GTD | — | — | |
| Sunday, November 1 | 12:00 | Mini Main Day 1A | £250 | £100,000 | 20,000 | 40 min |
| 18:00 | Mini Main Day 1B | £250 | £100,000 | 20,000 | 40 min | |
| 20:00 | Main Event Target Cashout Satellite | £140 | 10 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 30/15 min | |
| Monday, November 2 | 14:00 | Mini Main Day 1C | £250 | £100,000 | 20,000 | 40 min |
| 17:00 | PLO 4 Card | £200 | £10,000 | 30,000 | 6 × 30/25 min | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | 12:00 | Mini Main Day 1E – Turbo | £250 | £100,000 | 20,000 | 15 min |
| 16:00 | Mini Main Day 2 | — | £100,000 | 20,000 | 40 min | |
| 17:00 | PLO High Roller Day 1 | £1,000 | £25,000 | 30,000 | 30 min | |
| 21:00 | High Roller Turbo Target Cashout Satellite | £170 | 2 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 20/15 min | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | 12:00 | High Roller Turbo Target Cashout Satellite | £170 | 2 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 20/15 min |
| 12:00 | PLO High Roller Day 2 | — | £25,000 | — | 30 min | |
| 15:00 | High Roller Day 1 | £1,500 | £100,000 | 100,000 | 40 min | |
| 17:00 | £200 Turbo | £200 | £10,000 | 20,000 | 20 min | |
| 17:00 | Mini Main Day 3 | — | £100,000 | 20,000 | 40 min | |
| 20:00 | Main Event Target Cashout Satellite | £140 | 10 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 30/15 min | |
| Thursday, November 5 | 12:00 | High Roller Day 2 | £1,500 | £100,000 | 100,000 | 40 min |
| 13:00 | Main Event Day 1A | £1,250 | £250,000 | 20,000 | 60 min | |
| 17:00 | Deepstack | £150 | £10,000 | 50,000 | 20 min | |
| 20:00 | Main Event Target Cashout Satellite | £140 | 10 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 30/15 min | |
| Friday, November 6 | 12:00 | Main Event Turbo Target Cashout Satellite | £140 | 5 seats GTD | 10,000 | 6 × 20/15 min |
| 12:00 | Main Event Day 1B | £1,250 | £250,000 | 20,000 | 60 min | |
| 21:00 | Main Event Day 1C – Turbo | £1,250 | £250,000 | 20,000 | 60 min | |
| Saturday, November 7 | 12:00 | Main Event Day 2 | £1,250 | £250,000 | 20,000 | 60 min |
| 13:00 | GUKPT Cup Day 1 | £550 | £50,000 | 50,000 | 30 min | |
| Sunday, November 8 | 12:00 | Main Event Day 3 | — | £250,000 | — | 60 min |
| 12:30 | GUKPT Cup Day 2 | £550 | £50,000 | 50,000 | 40 min | |
| 13:00 | Last Chance | £250 | £15,000 | 30,000 | 6 × 30/20 min | |
| 16:00 | Closer | £200 | £10,000 | 20,000 | 6 × 30/20 min | |
| Monday, November 9 | 19:00 | Online Closer Day 1 | £110 | £15,000 | 20,000 | 20 min |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 19:00 | Online Closer Day 2 | £110 | £15,000 | 20,000 | 20 min |
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