
Players looking for some affordable live action this fall can start making their travel arrangements as 888poker is headed for Coventry this October for another exciting festival of poker encompassing close to 20 events.
Running October 10 – 20, the Coventry stop comprises a number of UKPL tournaments and Coventry LIVE events, offering plenty of actions for all bankrolls.
Crowning the festival will be the £888 Main Event, featuring a generous £500,000 guarantee, with plenty of satellites leading up to it and a very affordable surrounding schedule to keep everyone who visit the Coventry Society Arena busy.
10 Days of Fun & Exciting Action
888poker stands out as a leading organizer of top-notch live festivals that target primarily lower stakes players, giving everyone a chance to enjoy big tournaments with huge guarantees without breaking the bank.
This approach continues in Coventry as buy-ins for UKPL events start as low as £110, and there is plenty of satellite action that players can get involved with for even cheaper.
The first part of the Coventry stop will be all about the UKPL, with the £230 Voyage tournament kicking things off on October 10. The £560 UKPL Main Event features three starting flights on October 11 and 12, with Day 2 playing out on October 13.
The UKPL portion of the Coventry stop wraps up on October 14 with the £150 Seniors event, but with plenty more action to go over the following six days.
888poker LIVE Coventry Boasting a £500k Main Event
The Coventry LIVE festival kicks off right after the UKPL segment with the £440 Mystery Bounty tournament and the £330 Big Shot event taking place on October 15.
The £888 Main Event features six starting flights, with the first one, Day 1A, taking place on October 16. The last starting flight, Day 1F turbo, plays out on October 19.
Scattered between Main Event starting flights are several other tournaments, including £250 The Mayhem and £2,000 High Roller.
For the Main Event, players will start with a 30,000 stack and play with 40-minute levels during starting flights (20 minutes for turbo flights). The Day 2 action will feature 60-minute levels and a 30-second Shotclock to ensure smooth play.
On October 20, 888poker will be hosting a special Beat the Ambassadors event. The £250 tournament will see some of the best poker players around join the action, giving you a chance to wrap up your trip in style, rubbing elbows with popular 888poker ambassadors.
888poker Coventry UKPL & LIVE Schedule
Date | Event | Buy-in |
October 10 – 12 | UKPL Opening Voyage | £230 |
October 10 | UKPL Turbo Dash | £200 |
October 11 – 13 | UKPL Main Event | £560 |
October 11 | UKPL Mini Shot | £110 |
October 13 – 14 | UKPL High Roller | £1,100 |
October 13 | UKPL Mid Shot | £220 |
October 13 | UKPL PLO 4/5/6 | £110 |
October 14 | UKPL The Mega KnockOut | £330 |
October 14 | UKPL Seniors | £150 |
October 15 | The Big Shot | £330 |
October 16 – 20 | The Main Event | £888 |
October 16 – 17 | High Roller | £2,000 |
October 16 | The Rumble Turbo | £200 |
October 17 | The Mayhem | £250 |
October 19 – 20 | The Dragon | £550 |
October 19 | PLO 4/5/6 Bounty | £330 |
October 20 | Beat the Ambassadors | £250 |
October 20 | 888poker Live Closer | £200 |
Join the 888poker LIVE Action in Coventry
Time and time again, 888poker has proven they know how to throw a live festival and ensure all players have a great time. In 2024, the operator has visited many places across Europe, breaking attendance records and offering a top tier live experience that an average fan of the game can afford.
For all tournament players in the UK, the upcoming Coventry festival is an excellent opportunity to join the action, have some fun, chase after big prize pools, and rub elbows with 888poker ambassadors over the course of ten days.
There will be plenty of live satellite action on the spot for both Main Events, and you can also head over to 888poker and look for online satellites to secure your Coventry LIVE package from the comfort of your home.
Either way, this series comes with a lot of promise and it is one of the best picks for anyone looking for a low buy-in action around the clock, so get your affairs in order, make your arrangements, and get in the mix this October!