The 888poker XL Spring Series offers over $1.5 million in guaranteed prize money.

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The 888poker XL Spring Series will be held from May 3rd to 12th, featuring 60 numbered events with a total guaranteed prize pool of over $1.5 million. The Main Event is guaranteed at $500,000, and satellite tournaments are currently open.

Published: April 28, 2026 Updated: April 28, 2026 Category: Regional News
Regional Poker News The 888poker XL Spring Series offers over $1.5 million in guaranteed prize money.
 
The 888poker XL Spring Series will take place from May 3rd to 12th, 2026, with a total guaranteed prize pool of over $1.5 million.
888poker XL Spring Series is back! From May 3rd to 12th, there will be 60 numbered events and dozens of peripheral events, with a total guaranteed prize pool of over $1.5 million, including a guaranteed main event prize pool of $500,000.


888poker has officially announced the exciting schedule for the 2026 XL Spring Series. This series includes 60 numbered events and dozens of side events, with a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding $1.5 million. Here's what you need to know.

The 2026 XL Spring Series will be held May 3 to 12 The series will be held online on 888poker. There will be at least five numbered events each day during the series, with Sundays (as you might expect) being particularly busy.

May 3rd marks the opening day of the 2026 XL Spring Series, featuring a busy schedule of eight numbered events.The opening match, the Mystery Bounty Mini*, will kick off at 4:00 PM BST, offering**20,000 Guaranteed minimum bonus.

Later that day,33 Opening Match Classic Matches ∗∗、∗∗22 Opening match PKO and The opening tournament, the Mystery Bounty Match, will attract a large crowd.109 Opening Match No Rake - Mystery Version have $100,000 The guaranteed bonus is equally anticipated.

The buy-in range for the XL Spring Series events is from 5.50∗∗ to ∗∗1,050This four-figure buy-in was for the event held on May 10th at 7:30 PM BST. $40,000 Guaranteed Super High Roller Special Event Reserved.

888poker XL Spring Series 2026 Schedule

 
 
dateTime (BST)Event NameGuaranteed bonus
Sunday, May 34:00 PM#01 – $16.50 Opening Match Mystery Bounty Mini$20,000
 5:00 PM#02 – $33 Opening Classic$12,000
 5:30 PM#03 – $22 Opening Match PKO$10,000
 6:00 PM#04 – $55 Opening Tournament Mystery Bounty Match$25,000
 6:00 PM#05 – $8.80 Opening Tournament Mystery Bounty Micro$10,000
 6:00 PM#06 – $109 Opening Tournament No-Rake Mystery Edition$100,000
 7:00 PM#07 – $22 Opening Match MB (Big or Small)$12,000
 7:30 PM#08 – $525 Big Shot High Roller$30,000
Monday, May 44:00 PM#09 – $11 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Carnival$10,000
 6:00 PM#10 – $55 Daily Gem PKO$12,000
 6:00 PM#11 – $5.50 Mysterious Bounty Carnival Mini$5,000
 6:00 PM#12 – $22 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Special$10,000
 7:00 PM#13 – $109 Daily Gem PKO High Stakes Match$10,000
Tuesday, May 54:00 PM#14 – $33 Daily Gem Marathon Special$8,000
 4:00 PM#15 – $11 Daily Gem MB Carnival Special Event$10,000
 6:00 PM#16 – $320 Super KO High Roller Match$10,000
 6:00 PM#17 – $55 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Special$10,000
 7:00 PM#18 – $109 Daily Gem Super KO$8,000
Wednesday, May 64:00 PM#19 – $11 Daily Gem MB Large or Small Mini$10,000
 6:00 PM#20 – $55 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Special$10,000
 6:00 PM#21 – $5.50 Mystery Bounty Carnival Special Event$5,000
 6:00 PM#22 – $22 Daily Gem MB (Large or Small)$8,000
 7:00 PM#23 – $109 Daily Gem Big Shot Special$8,000
Thursday, May 74:00 PM#24 – $22 Daily Gem MB Big or Small Special Event$10,000
 6:00 PM#25 – $320 Deep Stack High Roller Tournament$15,000
 6:00 PM#26 – $55 Daily Gem Deep Stack Tournament$10,000
 6:00 PM#27 – $22 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Special$10,000
 7:00 PM#28 – $109 Daily Gem Deep Stack High Stakes Tournament$10,000
Friday, May 84:00 PM#29 – $11 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Mini$11,000
 6:00 PM#30 – $22 Daily Gem MB Big or Small Special Event$12,000
 6:00 PM#31 – $55 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Tournament$12,000
 6:00 PM#32 – $22 PLO6 Special Match$2,000
 6:00 PM#33 – $5.50 Mystery Bounty Carnival Special Event$5,000
 7:00 PM#34 – $109 Daily Gem Big Shot Special$10,000
Saturday, May 9th4:00 PM#35 – $11 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty 6-Player Mini$10,000
 6:00 PM#36 – $16.50 PLO5 Mystery Bounty Special$2,000
 6:00 PM#37 – $55 Daily Gem PKO 6-Player Table$12,000
 6:00 PM#38 – $22 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty (6-player table)$12,000
 6:00 PM#39 – $8.80 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Carnival$6,000
 7:00 PM#40 – $109 Daily Gem PKO 6-Player High Stakes Tournament$10,000
Sunday, May 104:00 PM#41 – $33 Deep Stack Special$12,000
 4:00 PM#42 – $16.50 Mystery Bounty Mini$20,000
 4:30 PM#43 – $22 PKO Rumble Mini$10,000
 6:00 PM#44 – $55 Mystery Bounty Tournament$30,000
 6:00 PM#45 – $109 PKO Rumbling sound$40,000
 6:00 PM#46 – $8.80 Mystery Bounty Micro$8,000
 7:00 PM#47 – $22 Mystery Bounty Carnival Special Event$12,000
 7:30 PM#48 – $1,050 Super High Roller Special$40,000
Monday, May 114:00 PM#49 – $11 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Carnival Mini$10,000
 6:00 PM#50 – $55 Daily Gem Big Shot Special$12,000
 6:00 PM#51 – $22 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Carnival$10,000
 7:00 PM#52 – $109 Mystery Bounty UKPL Final Special Match$20,000
 9:30 PM#53 – $25 Mystery Mini Main Event Day 2$50,000
 9:30 PM#54 – $250 No-Rake Mystery Main Event Day 2$500,000
Tuesday, May 124:00 PM#55 – $16.50 Daily Gemstone Finale MB Mini$12,000
 6:00 PM#56 – $320 High Roller Special$12,000
 6:00 PM#57 – $55 Daily Gem Grab Finale Mystery Bounty Tournament$15,000
 6:00 PM#58 – $25 Mysterious Bounty Carnival$12,000
 6:30 PM#59 – $8.80 Daily Gem Mystery Bounty Carnival Mini$5,000
 7:00 PM#60 – $109 Daily Gem Grab Finale Big Shot$10,000
 7:00 PM#54 – No-Draw Mystery Main Event Final Table$500,000

The $500,000 guaranteed main event is the crown jewel.

The XL Spring Series Main Event is guaranteed at $500,000, with a $250 buy-in no-rake mystery bounty tournament and another $250 buy-in no-rake mystery bounty tournament, plus a $50,000 jackpot.
The Crown Jewel: The £500,000 Guaranteed Main Event. ** The £500,000 Guaranteed Main Event. ** The £250 Buy-in No-Rake Mystery Main Event, Day 1 is currently underway, with the final table streamed live on May 12th. Last year's champion took home £39,591, another player took home £39,591, and yet another player took home the £50,000 jackpot!

 

Similar to previous 888poker XL Spring Series tournaments, the 2026 version features two main events with substantial guaranteed prize pools. Event #53 is... Buy at 25A mystery mini-main event with a guaranteed minimum of 100,000.The first day of this affordable and high-value tournament will run from May 3 to May 11, the latter being the date of the second (and final) day of competition.

The £250 buy-in no-rake mystery main event will be huge, especially since it features £250.500,000 The tournament boasts a guaranteed prize pool. Day 1 has begun and will continue until May 11th. Day 2 is scheduled for May 11th, and the final table will be streamed on 888poker's Twitch channel on May 12th.

Last year's XL Spring Series Mystery Main Event attracted 2,194 participants. After three days of intense poker battles, Lithuania's "mindaugasKR" emerged victorious, winning an impressive title. 39,591* prize money. However, "BigFish20," who finished eighth, was the biggest winner of the tournament. He drew * before being eliminated.50,000 The accumulated Jackpot Bounty; the total prize money he brought home was 57,184∗∗. This year's main event also has a similar∗∗50,000 Bounties are up for grabs.

 

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