PokerStars Live League: 2026 Standings, Prizes & How It Works

After a successful debut in 2025, the PokerStars Live League is back for 2026, with more than €250,000 in additional prizes available to players competing across the European Poker Tour and PokerStars Open.

Now in its second season, the Live League features separate Low, Medium, and High leaderboards covering different tournament buy-ins. Players earn points throughout the season based on tournament buy-in, field size, and finishing position — and players can earn points even when they do not cash.

A total of €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE credit will be awarded to the top three players across the three leaderboards. Another €100,000 will be distributed through a special freeroll featuring the top 30 finishers from each leaderboard at the first European Poker Tour stop of 2027.

The overlapping buy-in ranges also mean some tournaments award points toward two leaderboards, giving players multiple opportunities to compete for end-of-season prizes.

How the PokerStars Live League Works

The PokerStars Live League rewards participation and consistent performance across eligible PokerStars Live tournaments throughout the 2026 season.

Players automatically earn leaderboard points when they participate in qualifying tournaments. Points are determined by three primary factors:

• Tournament buy-in
• Number of entries
• Finishing position

Players do not have to cash to earn points. A player who participates but finishes outside the money receives points equal to 20% of the points awarded for a min-cash in that tournament.

The 2026 League is divided into three buy-in tiers:

• Low — all tournaments with a buy-in of €/£/$1,200 or less
• Medium — tournaments with a buy-in of €/£/$1,000 to €/£/$5,500
• High — all tournaments with a buy-in of €/£/$4,900 or higher

The overlapping ranges are intentional.

Events with buy-ins between €/£/$1,000 and €/£/$1,200 can count toward both the Low and Medium leaderboards, while tournaments between €/£/$4,900 and €/£/$5,500 can award points toward both the Medium and High leaderboards.

That makes Main Events particularly valuable to players chasing multiple leaderboards. A PokerStars Open Main Event can generate Low and Medium points, while an EPT Main Event can generate Medium and High points.

All eligible European Poker Tour and PokerStars Open festivals contribute to the 2026 PokerStars Live League. The PokerStars-sponsored Irish Poker Open is also included.

Players can follow their points and leaderboard positions through the PokerStars Live app.

PokerStars Live League 2026 Standings

The leaderboard races remain in progress, with more PokerStars Live events still to come during the remainder of 2026.

The standings below were last updated by PokerStars on August 28, 2026, following EPT Barcelona.

High Leaderboard

The High leaderboard covers tournaments with buy-ins of €/£/$4,900 or more.

Austria’s Klemens Roiter leads the race, with defending 2025 High leaderboard champion Enrico Camosci sitting third.

Medium Leaderboard

Andrew Hulme leads a tight Medium leaderboard race ahead of Jason Wheeler and Conor O’Driscoll.

Low Leaderboard

Danilo Donnini leads the Low leaderboard, but several players are simultaneously competing near the top of the Medium standings.

The overlapping buy-in ranges are already having a visible impact on the leaderboard races.

Hulme leads the Medium standings while ranking second in Low, while O’Driscoll sits third on both leaderboards.

Standings can change after every qualifying event, so players chasing the League should check the PokerStars Live app for the latest rankings.

PokerStars Live League 2026 Prizes

The 2026 PokerStars Live League offers two types of prizes: PokerStars LIVE credit for the top three finishers on each leaderboard and seats in a €100,000 freeroll for the top 30.

A total of €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE credit will be distributed among the nine podium finishers.

PokerStars LIVE credit can be used toward eligible PokerStars Live tournament buy-ins.

The credit itself cannot be exchanged for cash. Any prize money a player wins after using the credit to enter a tournament is paid according to the normal tournament payout structure.

€100,000 PokerStars Live League Freeroll

The top 30 finishers on each of the Low, Medium, and High leaderboards will also qualify for a special €100,000 freeroll.

That creates 90 qualifying positions across the three leaderboards.

The freeroll is scheduled to take place during the first European Poker Tour stop of 2027.

Players who qualify will be contacted by PokerStars Registrations with information about participating in the event.

The freeroll significantly expands the number of players rewarded by the 2026 Live League. While only the top three on each leaderboard receive PokerStars LIVE credit, players can qualify for the freeroll by finishing anywhere inside the top 30.

PokerStars Live League Points System

PokerStars Live League points are automatically generated from a player’s results in eligible tournaments.

Three factors determine the number of points awarded:

• Buy-in amount
• Total number of entries
• Finishing position

Deeper finishes produce more points, while larger fields and different buy-in levels are incorporated into the calculation.

Players who do not cash still receive participation points.

A non-cashing player receives 20% of the points awarded to a player who achieves a min-cash in the same tournament.

For example, if a min-cash is worth 50 Live League points, a player who enters the tournament but does not cash would receive 10 points.

This means participation throughout the season can contribute to a player’s leaderboard position even when individual tournaments do not produce a cash.

How Events Can Count Toward Two Leaderboards

One of the most important features of the 2026 points system is the overlap between leaderboard buy-in ranges.

The Low leaderboard includes tournaments of €/£/$1,200 or less, while Medium begins at €/£/$1,000.

That means tournaments with buy-ins from €/£/$1,000 through €/£/$1,200 can award both Low and Medium points.

Medium extends through €/£/$5,500, while High begins at €/£/$4,900.

Events from €/£/$4,900 through €/£/$5,500 can therefore award both Medium and High points.

For players seriously competing for the Live League, tournaments falling inside these overlapping ranges provide an opportunity to improve two leaderboard positions with a single result.

PokerStars Live League 2025 Results

The inaugural PokerStars Live League concluded at PokerStars Open Cannes in December 2025.

Italy’s Enrico Camosci won the High leaderboard, Spain’s Gerard Rubiralta won the Medium leaderboard, and Iceland’s Steinn Du Karlsson captured the Low title.

The 2025 season used a different prize structure from the 2026 League, with the leading players earning packages of PokerStars Live tournament entries for the following season.

The inaugural Live League also included another unusual prize: the opportunity to become a PokerStars Ambassador.

The top 10 finishers from each of the three leaderboards became eligible for an audition process for a one-year PokerStars sponsorship deal.

Irish poker pro, writer, commentator, and podcaster David Lappin ultimately won the competition.

PokerStars unveiled Lappin as its newest ambassador during EPT Paris on February 25, 2026.

Lappin had qualified for the ambassador competition by finishing tenth on the 2025 Low leaderboard, giving him the final available place among the 30 candidates.

Following an application and selection process, he received a 12-month PokerStars sponsorship and joined the operator’s ambassador roster.

PokerStars Live App

The PokerStars Live App provides players with tournament and Live League information while attending PokerStars Live events.

For Live League players, one of its most useful features is the ability to follow the leaderboard races throughout the season.

Players can use the app to:

• Follow PokerStars Live League standings
• Track their own points
• Compare their position with other players
• View live event schedules
• Follow tournament information and results

League standings are updated as qualifying tournaments are completed, allowing players to see how results affect each leaderboard.

The PokerStars Live App is available for compatible iOS and Android devices.

PokerStars Live League FAQ

What is the PokerStars Live League?

The PokerStars Live League is a season-long leaderboard competition for players participating in qualifying PokerStars Live tournaments.

Players earn points throughout the year based on tournament buy-in, field size, and finishing position.

The competition is divided into Low, Medium, and High buy-in leaderboards.

What events qualify for the PokerStars Live League?

Eligible tournaments at European Poker Tour and PokerStars Open festivals contribute to the 2026 PokerStars Live League.

The PokerStars-sponsored Irish Poker Open is also included in the 2026 competition.

What is the prize pool for the PokerStars Live League in 2026?

The 2026 PokerStars Live League offers more than €250,000 in prizes.

The top three players on each leaderboard will share €157,500 in PokerStars LIVE credit, while the top 30 players from each of the three leaderboards qualify for a €100,000 freeroll.

What are the PokerStars Live League buy-in levels?

There are three overlapping leaderboard tiers.

Low includes tournaments with buy-ins of €/£/$1,200 or less. Medium covers €/£/$1,000 through €/£/$5,500, and High includes tournaments costing €/£/$4,900 or more.

Because the ranges overlap, some tournaments award points toward two leaderboards.

Can one tournament count toward two PokerStars Live League leaderboards?

Yes.

Tournaments with buy-ins from €/£/$1,000 through €/£/$1,200 can count toward both the Low and Medium leaderboards.

Events from €/£/$4,900 through €/£/$5,500 can count toward both Medium and High.

Do you have to cash to earn PokerStars Live League points?

No.

Players receive points simply for participating in an eligible tournament.

A player who does not cash receives points equal to 20% of the points awarded for a min-cash in that event.

How are PokerStars Live League points calculated?

Points are based on tournament buy-in, number of entries, and finishing position.

Deeper finishes earn more points, while players who do not cash still receive participation points.

Do I need a PokerStars account to participate in the PokerStars Live League?

No.

Players do not need a PokerStars online poker account to win PokerStars Live League prizes.

Players who are eligible to participate in qualifying PokerStars Live tournaments can earn Live League points, including eligible players from countries where PokerStars does not operate an online poker platform.

What is the PokerStars Live League €100,000 freeroll?

The top 30 players on each of the three 2026 leaderboards qualify for a €100,000 freeroll.

That creates 90 qualifying positions across the Low, Medium, and High leagues.

The freeroll will take place during the first European Poker Tour stop of 2027.

Can PokerStars LIVE credit be exchanged for cash?

No.

PokerStars LIVE credit awarded through the Live League is intended for eligible PokerStars Live tournament buy-ins and cannot be exchanged directly for cash.

Prize money subsequently won in tournaments entered using the credit is paid normally.

Is there an online element to the PokerStars Live League?

The leaderboard competition is based on results from qualifying in-person PokerStars Live tournaments.

Online poker tournament results do not contribute to the Live League standings.

Who won the PokerStars Live League in 2025?

Enrico Camosci won the 2025 High leaderboard, Gerard Rubiralta won the Medium leaderboard, and Steinn Du Karlsson won the Low leaderboard.

The inaugural season also included a competition for a one-year PokerStars ambassador contract. David Lappin won that competition and was unveiled as a PokerStars Ambassador at EPT Paris in February 2026.

Where can I check the latest PokerStars Live League standings?

Players can follow their points and the latest leaderboard standings using the PokerStars Live App.

PokerStars also publishes periodic Live League updates during major PokerStars Live festivals.