The 2026 season of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) kicks off next month with action in the French capital city of Paris.
The Parisian festival has a storied history despite its recent inception. In 2025, a regulatory snafu derailed the tour's plans for a Paris stop and led to the cancellation of the festival. Barny Boatman, one of the founding members of The Hendon Mob, became the oldest-ever EPT Champion with a victory in the 2024 EPT Paris Main Event.
From February 18 to March 1, Le Palais des Congres will play host to a twelve-day slate of tournaments that offers seasoned professionals, qualifiers, and newcomers alike a shot at a coveted EPT title and massive cash prizes. The schedule for EPT Paris features 52 events – headlined by the €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event.
EPT Paris schedule highlights
Alongside the EPT Paris Main Event, there are a number of highlights on the event schedule:
- €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event: February 18-23
- €825 PokerStars Open Cup: February 21-22
- €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller: February 22-24
- €100,000 EPT Super High Roller: February 22-24
- €5,300 EPT Main Event: February 23-March 1
- €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty: February 25-27
- €10,300 EPT High Roller: February 27-March 1
- Spin & Go Championship Live - February 23-24
As part of the EPT Paris schedule, the innovative Spin & Go Championship Live – PokerStars' adaptation of its most popular online format – will run on February 23 and 24. With more than €300,000 guaranteed, including €150,000 for the final table, the two-day event will bring together 81 online qualifiers for a three-handed, multi-table Spin & Go tournament. Following successful outings of the format in Prague and Barcelona, PokerStars hopes to build on past triumphs and continue to grow the event.
For those looking for off-the-felt activities, Paris provides the highest level of nightlife, culture, and dining – plus, you can take part in quiz and game nights hosted by PokerStars as part of the festival.
Live League points up for grabs
With the PokerStars Open Campione festival currently unfolding, EPT Paris represents the second opportunity for players to pick up valuable early points in the race for the 2026 PokerStars Live League leaderboard prizes.
“There’s a real sense of excitement about EPT Paris returning this year, it’s a city we and our players love,” said Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars. “Once again the schedule is filled with our flagship events, and this year the Spin & Go Championship Live is a special standout addition, raising both the stakes and the energy, while allowing online players to sit alongside pros and compete on one of poker’s biggest stages.”
