From March 26 to April 6, 2026, the action will unfold at the Royal Dublin Society. This is a scene that loves large fields, satellites, bounty chaos, and the classic Main Event story, where a deep run can turn into a life-changing win. Organizers clearly state their ambition to surpass last year’s statistics and elevate the festival experience both at and away from the tables.
To put it in perspective, we offer a graphic that highlights the massive leap in statistics between 2024 and 2025. The number of entries in the Main Event increased by over 83% year-on-year. If similar growth can be achieved this year, we’re in for unprecedented numbers on the European scene!
Three Pillars That Anchor the Festival
The schedule is packed, but three stories will capture the most attention from players and media alike. The action kicks off on March 26 with the Luxon Mystery Bounty (€1,150) and aims to attract the masses right from the start: €1,000,000 GTD and multiple flights are setting the stage for the first big “bounty craze” of the year in Europe.
Next, players with a smaller bankroll will get their chance. The Mini Irish Open has a modest buy-in of €250 but maintains an impressive €1,000,000 GTD. It's one of those tournaments where life-changing stories are born with ease.
Finally, there's the one and only Main Event – €1,150 buy-in, €2,500,000 GTD starting on March 29, with the finale planned for April 6. During these days, Dublin will transform into a small Las Vegas, but with Irish energy and even louder rails.
Side Events for Pros and Experience Seekers
While the Main Event is the main story, the side events are the unsung chapters that often steal the spotlight. In the jam-packed schedule featuring a record 86 events, you’ll find multiple high roller tournaments (€3,000 and €5,000), including a €10,000 Super High Roller, setting the bar for the toughest competitors in the hall.
Mixed game events (H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, Deuce-to-Seven), classics like The Hendon Mob Championship, and separate events for women and seniors are also featured. The Irish Open remains committed to tradition, continuing to support the Deaf poker community with several “Deaf” events, including the Deaf Main Event Championship, for which the organizers deserve great recognition.
Organizers have left nothing to chance, increasing the table capacity from 250 to 280 this year. They anticipate more than 30,000 entries across all events, excellent nonstop cash game action, and visitors from over 80 countries worldwide. Will they meet these expectations? What do you think about the complete schedule?
Complete Irish Poker Open 2026 Schedule
Thursday, March 26
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 12:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/A | €1,150 |
| 13:00 | 2 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 13:00 | 3 | Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship – Day 1/A | €200 |
| 14:00 | 4 | Big O Championship | €350 |
| 15:00 | 5 | Super Seniors Championship (60 Years Young) | €250 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/A | €250 |
| 19:00 | 7 | Satellite to €3,000 Quarto PLO High Roller – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €650 |
| 19:00 | 8 | PLO Deaf Championship | €120 |
| 20:00 | 9 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
Friday, March 27
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 10 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 12:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/B | €1,150 |
| 13:00 | 3 | Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship – Day 1/B | €200 |
| 13:00 | 11 | Satellite to €3,000 Quarto PLO High Roller – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €650 |
| 14:00 | 12 | Sviten Special Championship | €350 |
| 14:00 | 13 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 15:00 | 14 | APAT Championship – Day 1 | €250 |
| 16:00 | 15 | Quarto PLO High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €3,000 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/B | €250 |
| 19:00 | 16 | NLH Deaf Championship | €120 |
| 20:00 | 17 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 21:00 | 18 | Invitational Tournament | – |
Saturday, March 28
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 19 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 12:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/C | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 3 | Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 14 | APAT Championship – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 15 | Quarto PLO High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 14:00 | 20 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 14:00 | 21 | Deaf NLH Mystery Bounty | €150 |
| 14:00 | 22 | Mixed 8-Game Championship – Day 1 | €350 |
| 15:00 | 23 | PLO 7-Max | €1,150 |
| 17:00 | 24 | Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/C | €250 |
| 20:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/D | €1,150 |
Sunday, March 29
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 25 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 12:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – Day 2 | – |
| 12:00 | 22 | Mixed 8-Game Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – €2,500,000 GTD – Day 1/A | €1,150 |
| 13:00 | 27 | Satellite to €3,000 Quarto NLH High Roller – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €650 |
| 14:00 | 28 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship – Day 1 | €350 |
| 14:00 | 29 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 14:00 | 30 | Deaf NLH High Roller | €300 |
| 15:00 | 31 | Kings and Queens – Queens Flight | €250 |
| 16:00 | 32 | Quarto NLH High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €3,000 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/D | €250 |
| 18:00 | 31 | Kings and Queens – Kings Flight | €250 |
| 20:00 | 33 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 21:00 | 34 | Flip and Go – Day 1 | €115 |
Monday, March 30
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 12:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – Day 3 | – |
| 12:00 | 28 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 35 | Deuce to 7 Single Draw Championship | €350 |
| 12:00 | 31 | Kings and Queens – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 34 | Flip and Go – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 32 | Quarto NLH High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 36 | Satellite to PLO High Roller – Milestone 200K (5 seats GTD) | €550 |
| 14:00 | 37 | NLH 6-Max Championship – Day 1 | €350 |
| 16:00 | 38 | PLO High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €5,000 |
| 17:00 | 39 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/E | €250 |
| 19:00 | 40 | NLH 8-Max – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 20:00 | 41 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
Tuesday, March 31
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 12:00 | 37 | NLH 6-Max Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 42 | Mixed 8-Game Championship High Roller – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 43 | Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship (capped 128) – Round 1 | €350 |
| 13:00 | 1 | Luxon Mystery Bounty – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 38 | PLO High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 40 | NLH 8-Max – Final Day | €1,150 |
| 13:00 | 44 | Satellite to NLH High Roller – Milestone 200K (1 seat GTD) | €550 |
| 14:00 | 45 | The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) – Day 1 | €350 |
| 15:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Round 2 | – |
| 16:00 | 46 | NLH High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €5,000 |
| 17:00 | 47 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/F | €250 |
| 18:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Round 3 | – |
| 18:00 | 48 | Flutter Invitational Tournament | – |
| 19:00 | 49 | PLO 8-Max – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 20:00 | 50 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 21:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Round 4 | – |
Wednesday, April 1
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 51 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 1/B | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 42 | Mixed 8-Game HR – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Quarter Final | – |
| 12:00 | 45 | THMC – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 49 | PLO 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 52 | OFC Championship | €350 |
| 13:00 | 46 | NLH High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 53 | Satellite to NLH Super High Roller – Milestone 200K (1 seat GTD) | €1,050 |
| 14:00 | 54 | America’s Cup – Day 1 | €350 |
| 15:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Semi Final | – |
| 16:00 | 55 | NLH Super High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €10,000 |
| 16:00 | 56 | Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/G | €250 |
| 18:00 | 43 | Heads-Up – Final | – |
| 18:00 | 57 | PLO 6-Max Championship – Day 1 | €350 |
| 20:00 | 58 | Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 100K (20 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 21:00 | 59 | Flip and Go – Day 1 | €115 |
Thursday, April 2
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 60 | Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 1/C | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 54 | America’s Cup – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 59 | Flip and Go – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 55 | NLH Super High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 57 | PLO 6-Max Championship – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 61 | Ladies Championship – Day 1 | €250 |
| 14:00 | 62 | NLH Mystery Bounty | €550 |
| 15:00 | 63 | Seniors High Roller Championship (50 Years Young) – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 16:00 | 64 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 19:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/H | €250 |
| 20:00 | 65 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 100K (20 seats GTD) | €140 |
Friday, April 3
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 66 | Satellite to Irish Open Main Event – Milestone 50K (5 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 1/D | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 61 | Ladies Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 63 | Seniors High Roller Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 67 | Shoot-out Championship (capped 300) – Round 1 | €550 |
| 14:00 | 68 | Turbo Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 100K (10 seats GTD) | €140 |
| 15:00 | 67 | Shoot-out – Round 2 | – |
| 15:00 | 69 | PLO 5 Card | €550 |
| 16:00 | 70 | Turbo Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 50K (10 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 18:00 | 71 | Hyper Turbo Satellite to Irish Open – Milestone 50K (10 seats GTD) | €255 |
| 19:00 | 67 | Shoot-out – Final Round | – |
| 20:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 1/E Turbo | €1,150 |
Saturday, April 4
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – €1,000,000 GTD – Day 1/I | €250 |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 2 | – |
| 13:00 | 72 | Satellite to €3,000 High Roller – Milestone 100K (5 seats GTD) | €650 |
| 14:00 | 73 | JP Poker Masters – Day 1 | €550 |
| 16:00 | 74 | High Roller 8-Max – Day 1 | €3,000 |
| 18:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – Day 1/J | €250 |
| 19:00 | 75 | Old Dogs and Young Pups – Old Dogs Flight | €250 |
| 19:00 | 75 | Old Dogs and Young Pups – Young Pups Flight | €250 |
| 20:00 | 76 | PLO Mystery Bounty 8-Max – Day 1 | €1,150 |
Sunday, April 5
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – Day 1/K | €250 |
| 12:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Day 3 | – |
| 12:00 | 73 | JP Poker Masters – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 74 | High Roller 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 77 | NLH Mystery Bounty – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 12:00 | 75 | Old Dogs and Young Pups – Final Day | – |
| 13:00 | 76 | PLO Mystery Bounty 8-Max – Final Day | – |
| 14:00 | 78 | Ladies High Roller Championship – Day 1 | €1,150 |
| 15:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – Day 1/L | €250 |
| 16:00 | 79 | PLO 4/5/6 | €550 |
| 18:00 | 80 | Seniors Championship – Day 1 | €350 |
| 20:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – Day 1/M Turbo | €250 |
| 21:00 | 81 | Flip and Go – Day 1 | €115 |
Monday, April 6
| Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in |
| 11:00 | 80 | Seniors Championship – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 6 | Mini Irish Open – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 77 | NLH Mystery Bounty – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 81 | Flip and Go – Final Day | – |
| 12:00 | 82 | Triathlon Championship | €350 |
| 13:00 | 26 | Irish Open Main Event – Final Day | – |
| 14:00 | 78 | Ladies High Roller Championship – Final Day | – |
| 14:00 | 84 | NLH Turbo 8-Max | €1,150 |
| 16:00 | 85 | Liam Flood Memorial 6-Max Turbo | €350 |
| 18:00 | 86 | NLH Turbo | €250 |
Sources: https://irishpokeropen.com/, Flickr/PSlive @Danny Maxwell
