Welcome to The Bristol Poker League
The South West's home of free, live Texas Hold'em tournaments.
It costs nothing to register and nothing to play. Just turn up, take your seat, and compete.
We run structured tournament poker in pubs across the region. Every event crowns a winner, and every player earns league points based on where they finish and how many players entered that night.
The bigger the field, the bigger the reward. Finish higher, score more. Even if you bust early, you still earn points.
It's competitive — but always friendly.
How It Works
Each event is a structured Texas Hold'em tournament:
- One winner per event
- Points awarded on a sliding scale
- Larger games award more points
- Season leaderboard updated after every tournament
Points are calculated automatically based on:
- Number of players in the tournament
- Your finishing position
At the end of each two-month period, every venue crowns a Pub Champion, who receives a trophy with their name on it. Top performers then qualify for the Grand Final.
Who Can Play?
Everyone.
It doesn't matter if:
- You've never played live poker before
- You've only watched it on TV
- You're a seasoned regular
Our events are welcoming, well-run, and designed to be enjoyable for all skill levels.
No membership card. No complicated sign-up. Just arrive at a participating venue when a game is scheduled and speak to the tournament manager. You'll be entered into that evening's game in minutes.
Why Play With Us?
- Completely free to enter
- Structured tournament poker
- Regular games across Bristol
- League leaderboard & season competition
- Real trophies and a Grand Final
- Friendly, social atmosphere
Whether you're playing for fun or chasing the title, you'll find a great game with us.
Interested?
If you'd like to play, check our Where to Play page for upcoming venues and dates.
If you're a pub landlord or venue owner interested in hosting league nights, get in touch — we'd love to talk.