The Festival Bratislava 2025 will take place from November 18th to 24th at Banco Bratislava, right in the heart of Slovakia's capital. This is where Franke and his team started the journey of The Festival brand in 2021, and it's been coming back each year, bigger and better. Get ready for a week full of stories, deep runs, and new formats – and perhaps your career-best result!
Main Event with a €500,000 Guarantee
The highlight of the series will once again be the NLH Main Event with a €550 buy-in and a €500,000 guarantee, complemented by the popular multi-day The Hendon Mob Championship (€250), a €550 Mixed Games Main Event, and a brand-new addition – the Chicago European Championship. You can also look forward to Mystery Bounty events, Madness tournaments, Open-Face Chinese games, and high rollers. Simply put, a program that embodies the spirit of The Festival and delights everyone.
The festival will also feature this year's innovation – the Bomb Pot tournament, which debuted in Malta and quickly won over fans. The first title was claimed by local Karl Galianze, and it was clear during the game that this adrenaline-charged concept would spread far and wide. In the Bomb Pot tournament, all players must make a mandatory contribution to the pot pre-flop, and the action immediately goes to the flop. To spice it up, rounds of NLH and PLO alternate, creating constant dynamics and large pots. Bratislava will be the next stop where you can try this format live – right in the Festival program.
Complete Tournament Schedule for The Festival Bratislava 2025
Chicago – The Swedish Poker Delight You Must Try
Part of the jam-packed tournament schedule in Bratislava will be an event in the Chicago format. This Swedish poker variant is unique because it's played for points, not chips – making it thrilling, dynamic, and ideal for tournament format. Franke, the father of The Festival, describes it as a mix of calculation, psychology, and timing that has become a cult favorite in Sweden.
The Festival Series will be held at Banco Casino Bratislava from November 18th to 24th, with Chicago kicking off the events. It's listed on the schedule as the Chicago European Championship, featuring multiple starting flights and concluding with a final day on Saturday, November 22nd; the buy-in is €110 + €15, and the format is freezeout. If you're looking for something new and want to try a format played nowhere else, this is the perfect opportunity.
Find the Rules for Chicago Here
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