PokerStars LIVE 2025

PokerStars LIVE returns for 2025!

Iconic tours for 2025 return such as the European Poker Tour (EPT) and Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP). Regional tours such as the Eureka Poker Tour in Central and Eastern Europe, the France Poker Series (FPS), the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), and Estrellas in Spain now form part of the new PokerStars Open brand. The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) also returns with stops peppered throughout the year across Asia.

The North America Poker Tour is expected to return for 2025 but details have yet to be announced.

What is PokerStars Live?

PokerStars Live is the catchall term for PokerStars live events that take place across the globe. PokerStars runs events in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Asia and is back running live poker events in North America. Schedules have been released for the European Poker Tour (EPT), PokerStars Open, Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) and The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT).

PokerStars LIVE Tournament Schedule

European Poker Tour (EPT) Stops

The European Poker Tour returns for 2025 with five stops. Unfortunately EPT Paris as the top of the year was cancelled due to regulatory issues in France. Other EPT stops take in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Malta plus the fan-favorite stop Prague returns to see out the year in December.

Online satellites and Power Path routes are giving players online affordable ways to qualify for live events. Check out the promotional paths to see how you can qualify for less.

PokerStars Open Stops

New for 2025 is the PokerStars Open. It features six stops, replacing smaller regional tours such as the Eureka Poker Tour in Central and Eastern Europe, the France Poker Series (FPS), the UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), and Estrellas in Spain.

Under the new branding the PokerStars Open tour will take in stops in Ireland (Irish Open), Namur (Belgium), and Malaga (Spain). Three new stops are scheduled under the new brand for Campione (Italy), Manchester (UK), and Cannes (France).

At each stop there will be a €1,100/£1,100 Main Event with a €1M/£1M guaranteed prize pool, with of course side events also running.

There are also two PokerStars Open Main Events planned at two announced EPT festivals. One will be taking place at EPT Monte Carlo in April and another at EPT Barcelona in August.

“PokerStars is thrilled to introduce a new series of events to the European poker calendar,” said Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars in a recent press release. “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.”

Brazilian Series of Poker Stops

This year the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) returns with a bang! There are six stops peppered across Brazil for 2025 spread over the course of the year. It is the biggest BSOP outing we have seen in many years!

Asia Pacific Poker Tour Stops

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour returns to the live poker schedule for 2025. There are three headline APPT tours taking place in Cambodia and the Philippines throughout the year. Smaller tournaments being held at PokerStars Live poker room at the five-star Okada Manila in the Philippines, that includes events such as Super Series and Manila Megastack.

Online players can qualify for APPT events via the Power Path online qualifier system in a variety of ways. Via PokerStars Power Path, players progress through four steps tiers to earn a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Pass. Silver Passes, which give winners $2,500 worth of buy-ins to use for regional live events or headline events such as the APPT.

Online Qualifiers to 2025 Live Events

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

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

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 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 here.

PokerStars Live League

New for 2025 PokerStars is launching PokerStars Live League that will run along side the EPT, PokerStars Open events and sponsored events such as the Irish Poker Open.

PokerStars Live League is a leaderboard race that will be awarding thousands of dollars in buy-ins. Perhaps the most exciting part is that there is a chance to become the newest PokerStars Ambassador: a contract worth €100,000. The top 10 finishers from each leader board will audition for the ambassadorship role, with one person winning the contract who will go on to represent PokerStars at live events for the next year.

There will be a points calculator built into the PokerStars Live app, making it easy for players to see how they are ranking.

High Leaderboard: All tournaments with a buy-in of €/£/$5,000 and above

Medium Leaderboard: All tournaments with a buy-in of €/£/$1,000 to €/£/$4,999

Low Leaderboard: All tournaments with a buy-in equal to or less than €/£/$999

PokerStars Live 2025 FAQ

Has PokerStars released the EPT schedule for 2024?

Yes! PokerStars will run EPT stops in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona for 2025.

Is the Irish Poker Open happening in 2025?

Yes, PokerStars is partnering with Paddy Power to bring the Irish Poker Tour back in March 2025.

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 2025?

So far no stops in North America have been announced.

Has PokerStars scheduled any stops in Canada?

No, PokerStars has not yet scheduled any live stops in Canada. However, it does plan to run online qualifiers on the PokerStars Ontario platform.

Are there more NAPT stops for 2025?

Information on the NAPT is yet to be announced.

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 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.

Are there online qualifiers running for the NAPT?

Online qualifiers for the NAPT are expected soon on PokerStars.