A new era of European live poker events is set to begin with the launch of the PokerStars Open. This brand-new poker series will bring together existing national tour events across Europe under one banner for 2025.
The PokerStars Open will incorporate elements of the former UKIPT, EUREKA, ESTRELLAS, and FPS events that players have come to love, along with PokerStars’ renowned event organization. This combination will create unmissable poker festivals across some of Europe’s most vibrant destinations, featuring large guarantees, accessible buy-ins, packed schedules, and plenty of off-the-table activities.
Each festival will be headlined by a €1,100/£1,100 Open Main Event with a 1 million GTD (€/£) and will be supported by a comprehensive schedule, delivering the world-class level of PokerStars live event experiences.
The PokerStars Open will consist of six standalone stops, including three new locations, and two Open Main Events at EPT Monte Carlo and EPT Barcelona. Held at established partner casinos, players can enjoy the full PokerStars experience throughout the year. Highlights include industry-leading dealers and staff, seamless registration processes, unmissable player activities, and a detailed Live app for tracking and viewing tournament data efficiently.
PokerStars Open Schedule, Featuring Three New Stops: Campione, Manchester, Cannes
NEW: Campione: 10-16 March 2025
- The first stop of 2025, PokerStars Open Campione will take place at PokerStars’ new Casino Municipale poker room, a picturesque location on the shores of Lake Lugano in Como, Italy. The event will feature seven days of action on and off the felt, with top-quality, iconic live stream broadcasts available on all PokerStars streaming platforms.
Irish Open: 10-21 April 2025
- This iconic stop returns to the Royal Dublin Society for 12 days of big guarantees, varied formats, and cash games in a historic city known for its legendary craic. The Irish Poker Open promises fun and incredible poker.
Namur: 28 May – 09 June 2025
- PokerStars returns to this historic city and well-loved stop at Circus Casino Resort, featuring a massive 1 million guarantee, world-class dealers, and the PS Live System.
Malaga: 16-22 June 2025
- This popular, sun-drenched stop will be even bigger and better for 2025, with more tables for increased capacity and additional off-the-felt entertainment at Gran Madrid Casino Torrequebrada.
NEW: Manchester: 20-26 October 2025
- A new stop for 2025, Manchester is a central hub within the UK, easily accessible from across Europe. The combination of poker, music, and sports heritage in one of the UK’s coolest cities makes this an unmissable stop on the calendar. Casino Manchester235, located in the heart of the city, is the place to be next October for some unforgettable PokerStars action.
NEW: Cannes: 8-14 December 2025
- Taking place at Casino Barriere Le Croisette, the final stop of 2025 will bring the PokerStars Open to a glamorous close, complete with world-class VIP hospitality and plans to celebrate all the best moments of the year.
“PokerStars is thrilled to introduce a new series of events to the European poker calendar. Our PokerStars Open events will offer players accessible, exceptional experiences, with each venue providing a distinct atmosphere that contributes to a cohesive European series, complementing the European Poker Tour while also standing out on their own,” said Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars.
“We understand that players love to travel for tournaments, so we’ve expanded to the PokerStars Open format. This allows us greater flexibility to host million-guaranteed events across Europe, beyond just our traditional national tour locations.”
