888poker is gearing up for the third live festival of 2025 after successfully wrapping things up in Madrid and Glasgow earlier this year.
The operator is headed back to Spain for the 888poker LIVE Barcelona event, set to take place May 8 — 18, promising plenty of fun, exciting, and, most importantly, very affordable poker entertainment.
With tournament buy-ins starting at under €100, everyone should be able to find an event or two to fit their budgets at the stunning Casino Barcelona this May, and 888poker will take care of the rest, bringing out its full team of ambassadors and ensuring all players take home a handful of great memories at the very least.
More Poker in Barcelona
Over the years, Barcelona has become a live poker hub in its own right. While the city may not host non-stop series like Rozvadov or Bratislava, it is the go-to place for many live tours organized by online operators, and, without a fault, Barcelona festivals attract players in droves.
There is no doubt that the upcoming 888poker festival in May will follow this pattern, especially with a schedule that’s filled with affordable tournaments, allowing players to get the most out of their budgets and make it a proper poker vacation.
The €888 Main Event has no official guarantee attached to it, but if the last year is anything to go by, it will be a big one. In 2024, the tournament saw 450 entries, bringing the prize pool to €370k and the winner, one Jose Valls Rebollar, taking home over €60,000.
The operator is running numerous online satellites where players can qualify for the Main Event seat starting with just a few cents. Plus, there will be many live €88 Super Satellites happening in Barcelona in May.
Beyond the Main, there is a quality selection of tournaments with affordable buy-ins and even a high roller event for those with deeper pockets, so there will be plenty on the menu to keep everyone in attendance busy and entertained.
888poker LIVE Barcelona Full Schedule
| Dates | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| May 8 – 11 | Opening Event | €220 |
| May 9 | The Rumble – 6-Max | €165 |
| May 10 | The Mini Shot | €115 |
| May 11 | The Dragon | €200 |
| May 12 | The Mid Shot | €165 |
| May 12 | The Mega Knockout (€100 Bounty) | €330 |
| May 13 | The Turbo Dash | €100 |
| May 13 – 14 | High Roller | €1,500 |
| May 14 – 18 | The Main Event | €888 |
| May 14 | Pot Limit Omaha | €110 |
| May 15 | The Voyage | €200 |
| May 16 | The Mayhem | €165 |
| May 17 – 18 | Mystery Bounty (€150 Bounty) | €330 |
| May 17 | Ladies Event | €55 |
| May 18 | The Big Shot | €330 |
| May 18 | Closer | €110 |
Secure Your Seats Online
As mentioned, 888poker is offering online satellites to the Barcelona Main Event, and players can start their qualification path for as little as €0.01.
Direct satellites are priced at €109 and you’ll find them in the “Live Events” section of the client. You can buy in with cash or using a ticket won through cheaper qualifiers.
All satellite winners will pick up a Barcelona package worth $1,800, covering the Main Event entry, $500 for accommodation expenses, $380 to cover travel costs and an 888LIVE Poker Kit.
The upcoming festival comes with a lot of promise. In addition to big prize pools, players will have a chance to rub elbows with 888poker ambassadors as the operator is bringing out the full team for this one.
Plus, Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and vibrant European cities, and there will be plenty to do away from the tables, whether you happen to bust early on any given day or decide to take a day off to do some exploring outside the confines of the casino (which we highly recommend, especially if this is your first visit)!