The Hendon Mob Championship Returns to Nottingham with Over £300,000 Guaranteed

The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) is heading back to Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham from July 7-12, 2026, with a bigger schedule, larger guarantees, and more ways than ever for players to qualify.

After a successful debut at the UK’s premier poker venue in 2025, THMC Nottingham returns for a second edition featuring more than £300,000 in guaranteed prize pools across eight trophy events. Leading the charge is a £200,000 guaranteed Main Event, double last year’s guarantee, alongside an expanded £50,000 guaranteed High Roller.

With affordable buy-ins, online qualification opportunities through GGPoker, exclusive player promotions, and a package to South Africa awaiting the champion, THMC Nottingham 2026 is shaping up to be one of the standout stops on this year’s live poker calendar.

Bigger Guarantees Return to the Home of UK Poker

Dusk Till Dawn has long been regarded as the home of UK poker, and The Hendon Mob Championship is set to once again take over the Nottingham venue for five days of tournament action. The festival’s headline event is the £230 THMC Main Event, which features a £200,000 guaranteed prize pool and offers one of the best-value championship events in the UK poker market. Also returning is the THMC High Roller, featuring a £560 buy-in and a £50,000 guarantee.

Head of Partnerships for GPI x THM, Roland Boothby, is excited to see the festival return. “The GPIxTHM team is delighted to return to Dusk Till Dawn for the second edition of The Hendon Mob Championship Nottingham series. The response from players in 2025 was superb, and we’re thrilled to build on that momentum by doubling the guarantees for the 2026 Main Event and High Roller.

We’re grateful to the team at Dusk Till Dawn for their continued belief in The Hendon Mob’s live events and for providing a world-class venue that delivers an exceptional experience for poker players.”

DTD Tournament Director and Manager Ryan Brodsky echoed those sentiments. “We look forward to welcoming back The Hendon Mob Championship festival as part of our growing relationship. The festival brings a different vibe, giving our local players the chance to mix it up with some recognized names from across the UK in a variety of tournaments.

Guarantees have been increased across the board on all featured events versus 2025, which shows the clear direction we’re looking to take. There are plenty of promotions available and ways to qualify, so everyone really has the chance to join us and get involved.”

Eight Trophy Events on the Schedule

The festival features eight trophy events spread across five days, ensuring plenty of opportunities for players of all bankroll levels.

Highlights include:

• THMC Main Event – £200+£30, £200,000 GTD
• THMC High Roller – £500+£60, £50,000 GTD
• THMC Big 50 – £50+£10, £25,000 GTD
• Five additional trophy events across multiple formats and buy-in levels

The action culminates with a live-streamed Main Event final table featuring special guest commentators, while Poker.Pro will once again provide live reporting coverage throughout the series.

Win a Package to South Africa

Alongside the Main Event trophy and a share of the £200,000 guaranteed prize pool, the eventual champion will also receive a £2,000 package to the SA Millions at Montecasino in Johannesburg.

The package includes entry to one of Africa’s premier poker festivals, scheduled to run from October 29 through November 2, 2026.

Qualify Online Through GGPoker

Players can lock up a Day 2 seat before even arriving in Nottingham thanks to two online Day 1 flights hosted on GGPoker.

The online flights take place on:

• Tuesday, July 7
• Thursday, July 9

Those who survive either flight will carry their stack directly into Day 2 at Dusk Till Dawn.

A full schedule of online satellites will also run on GGPoker, providing affordable qualification routes into the online flights and ultimately the THMC Main Event.

Golden Chip Promotion Adds Extra Value

Players qualifying through the online Day 1 flights will have another incentive to make a deep run.

As part of Dusk Till Dawn’s Golden Chip Promotion, any player who qualifies for Day 2 online and subsequently reaches the THMC Main Event final table will receive a £1,350+£150 WSOP Circuit event seat.

The promotion adds significant value for online qualifiers and creates another pathway to major live tournament opportunities later in the year.

A Festival Not to Be Missed

With over £300,000 guaranteed across the festival, a £200,000 guaranteed Main Event, online qualification through GGPoker, live-streamed final table coverage, and additional player incentives including the Golden Chip Promotion and a package to South Africa, THMC Nottingham 2026 is set to be one of the biggest and most exciting UK poker festivals of the summer.

Players can find the full schedule and qualification information through Dusk Till Dawn and GGPoker ahead of the festival’s July 9 start date.