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The inaugural Yorkshire Poker Open will be held from April 27 to May 3 at Grosvenor Casino Leeds. The Main Event is guaranteed at £150,000 (£560), and the Series is guaranteed at a total of £300,000. Satellite tournaments are now open.
A major poker tournament is coming to the "County of God" as Grosvenor Poker will host the inaugural Yorkshire Poker Open from April 27 to May 3 at Grosvenor Casino Leeds.
As a new event in the newly revamped National Poker League (NPL) schedule for 2026, the Yorkshire Poker Open features... 7 matchesThe total guaranteed prize money for the series is as high as £300,000The schedule covers tournaments suitable for all budgets and provides crucial points in both the lower and higher leagues of Grosvenor.
The biggest highlight is the guaranteed minimum return. £150,000 of £560 Main EventBuying gold at this level offers extremely high value for money.
In addition to the main event, there is a series of exciting tournaments, including the widely popular... G200Omaha races, high roller races, and senior races, as well as numerous satellite races that offer you a discounted entry spot.
Please see the full schedule below:
NPL Yorkshire Poker Open 2026 Full Schedule
| Tournament | date | time | Guaranteed bonus | Event Name | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | April 27 | 2:00 PM | £50,000 | G200 – Day 1A | £200 |
| Main Event + G200 Satellite Event | April 27 | 8:00 PM | Guarantee 10 seats | Main Event and G200 Mandatory Cashout Satellites – 10K to 100K | £90 |
| #1 | April 28 | 2:00 PM | £50,000 | G200 – Day 1B | £200 |
| #2 | April 28 | 6:00 PM | £10,000 | PLO 4-Card Bounty Tournament | £330 |
| High Roller Rapid Satellite | April 28 | 8:00 PM | Guarantee 2 seats | High Roller Series Rapidly Forces Cashout Satellite Matches | £115 |
| High Roller Rapid Satellite | April 29 | 12:00 noon | Guarantee 2 seats | High Roller Series Rapidly Forces Cashout Satellite Matches | £115 |
| #1 | April 29 | 1:00 PM | £50,000 | G200 – Day 1C | £200 |
| #3 | April 29 | 3:00 PM | £50,000 | High Roller Day 1 | £1,000 |
| #1 | April 29 | 6:00 PM | £50,000 | G200 – Day 1D – Speed Race | £200 |
| Main Event Rapid Satellite | April 29 | 8:00 PM | Guarantee 5 seats | Main Event Quick Forced Cashout Satellites – 10K to 50K | £125 |
| #1 | April 30 | 12:00 noon | £50,000 | G200 – Day 2 | N/A |
| #3 | April 30 | 1:00 PM | £50,000 | High Roller Day 2 | £1,000 |
| #4 | April 30 | 3:00 PM | £150,000 | Main Event Day 1A | £560 |
| Main Event Rapid Satellite | April 30 | 8:00 PM | Guarantee 5 seats | Main Event Quick Forced Cashout Satellites – 10K to 50K | £125 |
| #4 | May 1 | 12:00 noon | £150,000 | Main Event Day 1B | £560 |
| #5 | May 1 | 6:00 PM | £10,000 | PLO 4 cards | £150 |
| Main Event Rapid Satellite | May 1 | 8:00 PM | Guarantee 5 seats | Main Event Quick Forced Cashout Satellites – 10K to 50K | £125 |
| #4 | May 2 | 12:00 noon | £150,000 | Main Event Day 1C | £560 |
| #4 | May 2 | 6:00 PM | £150,000 | Main Event Day 1D – Speed Race | £560 |
| #4 | May 3 | 12:00 noon | £150,000 | Main Event Day 2 | N/A |
| #6 | May 3 | 1:00 PM | £10,000 | Evergreen Group | £200 |
| #7 | May 3 | 4:00 PM | £10,000 | Final Match | £150 |
The inaugural Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event, guaranteed £150,000.
Undoubtedly, the inaugural Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event, as the biggest highlight of the series, offered... £150,000 The guaranteed bonus will be April 30 (Thursday) The battle begins, giving players the chance to become the first champion and write their name into history.
£560 Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event There are four starting groups:
Flight 1A – April 30 (Thursday)
Flight 1B – May 1st (Friday)
Flight 1C – May 2nd (Saturday)
Flight 1D (Rapid Race) – May 2nd (Saturday)
Players who successfully advance will May 3 (Sunday) Returning to the arena for Day 2, the tournament will crown its ultimate champion. At the end of the day, one player will be crowned the inaugural Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event champion.
Advancing to the main event through satellite tournaments
Satellite tournaments run throughout the event, providing players with numerous opportunities to challenge the Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event without paying the full £560 entry fee.
The most prominent pathway is through three satellite tournaments guaranteeing five spots in the main event, held Wednesday through Friday at 8:00 PM. The entry fee for each satellite tournament is only [amount missing]. £125This provides players with a preferential path to the series' flagship event, and is expected to attract a large number of value-seeking players.
Other highlights of the schedule
Aside from the main event, the Yorkshire Poker Open has a comprehensive schedule.
£200 G200 This will kick off the series, and with a guaranteed prize pool of £50,000, it is expected to attract a large field across multiple starting groups. It's clearly an ideal option for players with low buy-ins, and also crucial for those focused on lower league points.
For players seeking different challenges,£1,000 High Roller This presents another challenge. Deep stacks, long levels, and a guaranteed prize pool of £50,000 indicate a high level of competition and crucial ranking points for players chasing higher leaderboard positions.
There are many more exciting events, including a guaranteed prize pool for Omaha enthusiasts. £10,000 PLO 4-Card Bounty TournamentA senior tournament, and the series will be held in... £150 Live Finale The event concluded successfully.
Live report from the Yorkshire Poker Open
If you can't attend Super Leeds in person, there are still many ways to follow the event online.
from April 29 (Wednesday) to May 3 (Sunday)Grosvenor Poker's official social media channels (YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch) will provide live coverage, capturing all the key hands and elimination moments in the Yorkshire Poker Open Main Event as the champion is decided.
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