PokerStars LIVE: The Ultimate Player Guide

PokerStars Live is gearing up for another exciting year on the international poker circuit. While full details for the 2026 schedule are still being finalized, several of PokerStars’ iconic events — including EPT, APPT, and BSOP — are expected to return with major stops around the world.

This page will be continually updated as dates and venues are announced throughout the year. Check back often for confirmed PokerStars Live poker events, qualifiers, locations, and direct links to satellites available online at PokerStars.

What is PokerStars Live?

PokerStars Live is the umbrella brand for all of PokerStars’ live poker tournaments and events held worldwide. From Europe and the Americas to Asia and beyond, these events bring PokerStars players together for world‑class poker action at some of the best‑known destinations on the circuit.

In 2026, PokerStars Live continues to feature marquee global tours like the European Poker Tour (EPT), the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP), and the anticipated return of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT).

Regional series have also been unified under the expanding PokerStars Open brand. This now includes the Eureka Poker Tour in Central and Eastern Europe, the France Poker Series (FPS), the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), and Estrellas in Spain — alongside new North American stops such as the PokerStars Open Philadelphia and PokerStars Open Maryland.

Also, PokerStars will once again be sponsoring the Irish Poker Open in Dublin.

Together, these tours form the backbone of PokerStars Live 2026, offering poker players of every level the chance to qualify online via PokerStars and compete at some of the most prestigious live events in the world.

PokerStars LIVE 2026 Tournament Schedule

2026 Festivals (Announced)

European Poker Tour (EPT) 2026 Stops

The European Poker Tour (EPT) returns in 2026 with a full schedule of world‑class poker festivals across Europe. After its brief hiatus in 2025, EPT Paris is officially back to kick off the season, followed by the iconic Monte Carlo stop in spring.

Additional EPT destinations — including Barcelona, Malta, and Prague — are expected to return later in the year, continuing their long‑running tradition as highlights of the PokerStars Live calendar.

As always, players can qualify online through PokerStars satellites and Power Path routes, offering affordable ways to win seats at EPT Main Events and side tournaments. Stay tuned as official dates and venues for the remaining 2026 stops are confirmed.

2026 EPT Festivals

PokerStars Open Stops

Following its successful debut in 2025, the PokerStars Open returns in 2026 with an expanded calendar across Europe and new stops in North America. The tour continues to bring together former regional series under one accessible, unified brand — including the Eureka Poker Tour in Central and Eastern Europe, the France Poker Series (FPS), the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), and Estrellas in Spain.

For 2026, PokerStars Open festivals are scheduled in Campione (Italy), Paris (France), Monte Carlo, and Namur (Belgium), with more stops in Ireland, Malta, Spain, and the UK expected to return later in the year. Two North American events — PokerStars Open Philadelphia and PokerStars Open Maryland — also join the new global lineup.

Each stop features a €1,100/£1,100 Main Event with a €1M/£1M guaranteed prize pool, alongside a range of side events, High Rollers, and Cup tournaments designed for every type of player.

The tour continues to overlap with major EPT festivals, with dedicated PokerStars Open Main Events again staged in Paris and Monte Carlo as part of the larger PokerStars Live schedule.

“PokerStars Open continues to grow into one of the most accessible and exciting live poker series in the world,” said Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars. “Each stop delivers a distinctive experience, uniting PokerStars’ community of players across Europe and now North America, while continuing to complement the European Poker Tour.”

Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) Stops

The Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) will return in 2026, continuing its legacy as Latin America’s premier poker tour. While full festival dates and venues have yet to be confirmed, players can expect another packed season of live poker across Brazil, building on the record‑breaking 2025 schedule that featured six major stops.

BSOP events traditionally include iconic destinations such as São Paulo, Costa do Sauípe, Gramado, Foz do Iguaçu, and the enormous BSOP Millions, each offering thrilling live poker action and major guaranteed prize pools.

Stay tuned to Pokerfuse for updates on the BSOP 2026 schedule, including confirmed festival dates, venues, and online satellite information as they are announced.

2026 BSOP Festivals

Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) 2026 Stops

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) has not yet been confirmed for 2026, and there have been no official announcements about its return. After a strong 2025 season that featured major festivals in Cambodia and the Philippines, the future of the series remains unannounced.

If it does return, poker fans can expect tournaments to once again be centered around the PokerStars LIVE Room at Okada Manila, which has long hosted Super Series, Manila Megastack, and headline APPT Manila events.

Players hoping to take part in future APPT festivals should continue to explore online qualification routes via the Power Path system. This progressive online qualifier path awards Bronze, Silver, and Gold Passes, with Silver Passes providing $2,500 in tournament entries for PokerStars Live events across the region.

2026 Asia Pacific Poker Tour Festivals

PokerStars Live Poker Events in the United States

PokerStars is expected to continue expanding its live poker footprint in the United States in 2026. While no official festival dates or venues have been announced, the success of 2025 events in Philadelphia, Maryland, and Las Vegas strongly suggests that PokerStars Open and North American Poker Tour (NAPT) stops will return.

In 2025, PokerStars launched its first-ever PokerStars Open festivals on U.S. soil — hosted at Live! properties in Philadelphia and Maryland — followed later in the year by the return of the NAPT at Resorts World Las Vegas. These events drew large fields and marked a milestone for the brand’s renewed live presence in North America.

Online qualification routes through PokerStars US platforms (in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey) and PokerStars Ontario are again expected to be part of the 2026 season, with online satellites starting from just $10.

Potential 2026 US Festivals

Online Satellites to Live Events

Online satellites/qualifiers are running on the PokerStars client, offering players a chance to win their way to live events for a fraction of the cost. Online satellites run around the clock in relevant markets, giving players chances to qualify for live events without having the leave home.

But you may want to join in on PokerStars’ new Power Path qualifier route — it gives players multiple chances to qualify to live tours for less via a four step qualification path.

How to Qualify via PokerStars Power Path

PokerStars Power Path offers rewards for the lowest stake players. The Power Path redemption system is geared towards those who want to get a taste of the live poker experience or play in one of the big online tournaments but do not have the bankroll to buy in the usual way.

Power Path is a four-step qualification method that starts with Step 1 – a $0.50 Spin & Go, leading to either a $1 buy-in On Demand Sit & Go or a $1.50 multi-table tournament (MTT), which is Step 2.

This advancement leads to Step 3, where players receive $11 in tickets. Successfully clearing Step 3 also grants them access to the final stage, Step 4.

Step 4 features a $109 tournament that distributes the coveted Power Passes across three tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. While players can fast-track their progression by directly entering Step 2 or 3, players must secure their spot in Step 4 by winning in Step 3.

PokerStars Power Path: Key Details

1. Opt-in is required
2. Start with a $0.50 Spin & Go, and finish with a $109 MTT
3. Get one free Step 1 ticket every day you play for real money
4. Four-step qualification system for major live & online events
5. Final step winners receive Bronze, Silver, and Gold Power Passes
6. No direct buy-ins into the last step & no reentries
7. Passes contain tournament entries, travel, and accommodation stipend
8. Power Path Passes cannot be exchanged for money

Check out our comprehensive Power Path Guide.

PokerStars Live App

PokerStars has a dedicated mobile app that provides players with up-to-date information on its live event schedule.

The PokerStars Live app is available for download in both Google Play and Apple stores.

The PokerStars Live mobile app offers a wealth of information, such as access to all the PokerStars live festival dates, both for current events and future ones, events full schedule, registration options, venue information, and the results from completed events.

It also provides detailed information:

• Blind structures
• Tournament updates such as:
  • Clock screen
  • Real-time player’s chip stack
  • Total chips in play
  • Tournament standings
  • Prize pool
  • Payout structure
  • Total entries
  • Buy-in breakdown

PokerStars Live League

The PokerStars Live League brought a new level of competition to the live circuit in 2025, rewarding players who performed consistently across PokerStars Live events throughout the year.

While PokerStars has not yet confirmed whether the Live League will return for 2026, the successful inaugural season — which concluded at PokerStars Open Cannes — captured the attention of pros and recreational players alike. The 2025 champions have yet to be officially honored, with prizes and ambassador announcements expected to take place at EPT Paris 2026 (February 18–March 1).

The 2025 season featured three leaderboards — High, Medium, and Low — determined by buy‑in level and total points earned from qualifying events. After a year‑long battle, the top performers were:

• 🇮🇹 Enrico Camosci (High Leaderboard Champion) — 4,025 pts
• 🇪🇸 Gerard Rubiralta Cortes (Medium Leaderboard Champion) — 3,499 pts
• 🇮🇸 Steinn Thanh Du Karlsson (Low Leaderboard Champion) — 1,145 pts

Each leaderboard awarded EPT and PokerStars Open buy‑ins for 2026 worth up to €62,400 for top finishers. The top 10 players across all tiers also earned a chance to audition for a one‑year Team PokerStars Pro ambassador contract valued at €100,000.

The PokerStars Open Cannes finale provided a dramatic finish: France’s Paul François Tedeschi captured the Main Event title for €195,700 from a €1.15 million prize pool, capping the 2025 season in style. Other standouts included Clement Delacroix (High Roller Champion), Koen De Visscher (Super High Roller Winner), and Mathieu Mary (Mystery Bounty Cup Winner).

As PokerStars looks ahead to 2026, players and fans alike await confirmation on whether the Live League will return to reward performance across the new live season.

2025 PokerStars Live League Champions

PokerStars Live 2026 FAQ

Is PokerStars running online qualifiers for its live tours?

Yes, PokerStars runs online qualifiers for nearly all its stops in multiple jurisdictions. These are held in the run-up to the targeted events, with buy-ins starting as low as $1/€1.

In which markets are the online qualifiers for PokerStars Live events being run?

PokerStars runs online qualifiers and satellites for its live events in multiple markets. These include the dot-com market for international players, the Southern European segregated market for players in France and Spain, and the ring-fenced Italian market.

Where can I find the online qualifiers for PokerStars Live events?

Finding online qualifiers for live events is easy. All players must do is click on the ''Event’' tab in the PokerStars main lobby and locate the live event they plan to qualify for. Players can search for the live stop in the tournament search section under the ''Tourney’' tab.

What are the buy-ins of online qualifiers and satellites to PokerStars Live events?

Buy-ins vary depending on which PokerStars Live event players intend to play, but they start at just $1/€1 with direct satellites between $109/€109.

Has PokerStars Scheduled any live events in the US for 2026?

As of now, PokerStars has not announced any confirmed live poker events in the United States for 2026. However, given the popularity of the PokerStars Open Philadelphia and PokerStars Open Maryland in 2025 — along with the successful return of the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) in Las Vegas — it’s expected that PokerStars will continue hosting live events in North America later in the year once venues and dates are finalized.

Players in the regulated markets of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey can still qualify for future U.S. live events through PokerStars online satellites starting from as little as $10.

Has PokerStars scheduled any stops in Canada for 2026?

As of now, PokerStars has not announced any live poker events in Canada for 2026. While no Canadian stops were part of the 2025 schedule, PokerStars has continued to explore opportunities to expand its PokerStars Open and North American Poker Tour (NAPT) brands across new markets.

Canadian players can still qualify for international live events — including those on the European Poker Tour (EPT) and PokerStars Open — through PokerStars Ontario and other regional online platforms. Satellite qualifiers begin at low buy‑ins, offering affordable paths to PokerStars Live events around the world.

Where can I find all the information on PokerStars LIVE stops?

Players can find all the information on ongoing or upcoming PokerStars Live stops on the PokerStars website. The operator also has a dedicated PokerStars LIVE mobile app, which PokerStars touts as “very handy for players.”

Are live PokerStars stops found in the PokerStars app?

The PokerStars Live app provides extensive information, including access to all live festival dates, full tournament schedule, registration options, venue information, and results from completed events.

It also provides detailed information on blind structures, ongoing tournament updates, and more.