A new era of live poker in Europe began in 2025 with the launch of the PokerStars Open, an exciting new tour consolidating PokerStars’ popular and prestigious regional tours under one dynamic banner.
The PokerStars Open combines the best elements of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Eureka Poker Tour, Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT), and France Poker Series (FPS) to create a schedule of unmissable events across some of Europe’s most vibrant destinations.
2025 was a record-breaking year for the PokerStars Open Namur. Last year, there were 1,572 entries and €1,493,400 offered in total prize pools, but that doesn’t mean we’re resting on our laurels. This time, we’re aiming to take Namur to the next level – more players, bigger guaranteed prizes and on-the-felt action to rival the entire PokerStars Open. Talk about the biggest poker festival in Belgium.
One thing that won’t change is the location. Namur is an historical city split by two rivers. On the right side, you’ll find the old town that’s home to the ancient Citadel which has been given UNESCO World Heritage status. To the left is the Circus Casino Resort Namur, a venue fit to host a popular live poker event in the heart of Wallonia.
So, whichever side you choose when you’re in Namur, you’ll never be far away from the action, whether it’s at the tables or off-the-felt.
The PokerStars Open Malaga keeps getting bigger and better every year. In 2025, this very stop saw a record-breaking number of players enter the various events, and we don’t see any reason why we can’t improve on that again in 2026.
After all, there are huge prize pools on offer that attract the biggest names in the game, so the action never fails to impress. But the PokerStars Open Malaga is also an excellent place for novices who want to experience the rush of the live tables without being intimidated. Malaga has it all from an on-the-felt perspective.
Then there’s the action away from the tables. Located on the Spanish coast, Malaga is situated in the ideal spot for relaxing off-the-felt, from chilling by the Mediterranean Sea to sampling the nightlife in nearby Marbella.
If it looks like PokerStars Open Malaga has everything you need, it’s because it probably has.
Key Dates
PokerStars Open High Roller: June 23-24 - €2,200
PokerStars Open Main Event: June 24-28 - €1,100 (€1,000,000 GTD)
PokerStars Open Second Chance: June 26-27 - €550
PokerStars Open Super High Roller: June 27 - €5,000
PokerStars Open Mystery Bounty Cup: June 27-28 - €400