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PokerStars Open Manchester

It’s been a while, Manchester. Thankfully, the wait is finally over – PokerStars is returning to one of the UK’s biggest cultural cities in 2025 with the PokerStars Open Manchester. Even better, we’re going to be in the heart of the center thanks to the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, situated a short walk from Deansgate.

This stop deserves to kick-off with a bang, and with a broad range of events on the felt, there’s no doubt there will be exciting competition when the cards start flying. Of course, Manchester is a notorious entertainment hotspot, too, providing fantastic places to eat, drink and be immersed in the amenities.

Thanks to the intensity of the action merged with the charm and vibrancy of the city, you’ve got a stop that promises to offer a warm welcome. This is sure to be electric. We’ll see you there.

The PokerStars Open Manchester is a cashless event.

Festival Dates: October 20-26, 2025

Venue: The Hilton Manchester Deansgate

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The full schedule is now available. Check out this page to stay up to date with all the action over the event.

PokerStars Open Main Event: October 22-26 - £1,100 (£1,000,000 GTD)

The PokerStars Open Manchester will take place at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The license holder and operator of this event is The Hippodrome Casino

Any current bans in place with The Hippodrome Casino will prevent you from playing at this event.

Address: 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ, United Kingdom

Telephone number: +44 161 870 1600

Dress code: Casual

Minimum Age: 18+

NB: Must bring a valid government issued passport or valid European Union Citizen ID card to participate.

By Air:

The closest airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), located about 14km outside the city center. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport are also nearby, located around 50km and 75km away, respectively.

A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 20-30 minutes. The casino is about a 10-minute taxi from Manchester Piccadilly Station.

By Train:

Manchester is a major rail hub with excellent connections to other UK cities.

  • From London Euston: Trains take approximately 2 hours.
  • From Birmingham: Trains take about 1.5 hours.
  • From Liverpool: Trains take around 45 minutes.

Alternatively, the Metrolink tram to Deansgate-Castlefield Station is only a 5-minute walk from the casino.

By Car:

  • From London: Take the M6 motorway north to Manchester. The journey takes around 4 hours.
  • From Liverpool: Drive east on the M62 motorway, approximately 45 minutes.
  • From Leeds: Head west on the M62 motorway, about 1–1.5 hours.

The Hilton Manchester Deansgate offers ample parking options. Look for the nearby NCP Car Park for convenient access.

By Bus or Tram:

Manchester is well-served by buses. Look for routes that stop near the Great Northern Warehouse or Deansgate.

PokerStars Open Manchester is cashless. 

Any current bans in place with The Hippodrome Casino will prevent you from playing at this event.

You can buy-in onsite at the venue using the following options.

  • DEBIT CARD
  • STARS ACCOUNT (COM/EU/DE/UK/FR)*
  • LUXON PAY
  • HIPPODROME WALLET (Players need a Hippodrome account and the Hippodrome app to use)
  • WIRE TRANSFER**

* Subject to change per event. Regional and account restrictions may apply. 

**Players who want to wire funds to buy-in need to email cashdesk@hippodromecasino.com. The money will be added to your Hippodrome Wallet.

Pay outs can be credited to your Hippodrome Wallet, Luxon Pay account or Stars Account.

Please Note: we cannot accept part payment of one payment type with another.

Cash games will be available at the Manchester235 Casino and players can buy-in using cash or debit cards. Blind levels are available on demand.

Contact live@pokerstarslive.com for further information.