Save The Dates: The 2026 Irish Open Runs March 26 to April 6

Matthew Pitt Senior Editor

Sep 15, 2025 10 min read Last updated Sep 17, 2025

Three Seven Figure Guaranteed Events
Full 20206 Irish Open Schedule
Book Your Accommodation Early to Avoid Disappointment

If you are the type of person who likes to plan your live poker events well in advance, you will be delighted to learn that the 2026 Irish Open schedule is in the public domain. The 46th edition of Ireland's largest and richest poker event takes place at the Royal Dublin Society between March 26 and April 6, 2026.

Once again, the Irish Open is joining forces with online poker sites PokerStars, Paddy Power Poker, and some select sites on the iPoker Network. The collaboration resulted in more than 1,300 players winning their 2025 Irish Open Main Event seats online, ultimately resulting in a record-breaking 4,562-strong crowd, €4,447,950 prize pool, and a €600,000 prize for the eventual champion, Simon Wilson.

Cedric Billot, the Associate Director of Live Events at PokerStars, is thrilled to continue the collaboration with the Irish Open.

"We are delighted to continue our highly successful collaboration with the Irish Open for the fourth year running. The Irish Open exemplifies the very best of live poker and offers an unforgettable experience. Nothing beats the community spirit at this multi-award-winning festival, and we are looking forward to keeping the buzz going for 2026 and welcoming our numerous online qualifiers and next year's event."

Three Seven Figure Guaranteed Events

Reigning Irish Open Main Event champion Simon Wilson

The 2026 Irish Open Main Event should be equally, if not more, spectacular than this year's edition. It comes with a massive €2.5 million guarantee on its prize pool for a €1,150 buy-in. Day 1a of the Irish Open Main Event shuffles up and deals at noon on March 29, with a turbo-structured Day 1e wrapping up the flights on April 3. Play then heads into Day 2 on April 4 and Day 3 on April 5 before crowning its champion on April 6.

The Irish Open's Paul O'Reilly cannot wait to welcome players from far and wide to the 2026 Irish Open festival.

Check out a PDF of the 2026 Irish Open schedule

"The Irish Open has always been about more than just cards and chips – it's a tradition, a gathering, and a massive annual celebration of the game we all love. From the very first hand dealt back in 1980, the Irish Open has always carried the spirit of Irish hospitality, competition, and community. We've been breaking records every year, and the 2025 festival was just incredible – thousands of entries and some truly amazing nights in The Craic Den. We've got lots of plans for 2026 and aim to make next year's festival even bigger and better than before."

Nils Pudel won the €1,150 Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty in 2025

Two other events have seven-figure guarantees on their prize pools: the €1,150 buy-in Luxon Mystery Bounty and the value-packed €250 buy-in Mini Irish Open. Both guarantee that at least €1 million will be awarded. The 2025 editions of these events paid out €1,191,450 and €1,309,447, respectively.

The bustling 2026 Irish Open schedule has something for everyone. Buy-ins range from €120 to €5,000, while formats and variants include No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Sviten Special, 8-Game Mix, and a unique Old Dogs and Young Pups similar to the recent Battle of the Ages event at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Massive tournaments aside, the Irish Open is famed for its busy and vibrant cash games. A dedicated cash game area boasting up to 50 tables will be open around the clock, meaning you will always find action regardless of the time of day.

Full 20206 Irish Open Schedule

Expand the table below and feast your eyes on the massive 2026 Irish Open schedule in all of its glory.

Date	Time	Tournament	Buy-In	Chips	Clock	Type	2025 Entrants
Thu 26 Mar	12:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/A	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	1222
	13:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	58
	13:00	Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship - Day 1A	€ 200	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	29
	14:00	Big O Championship	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	122
	15:00	Super Seniors Championship (60 Years Young)	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	158
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/A	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	19:00	Satellite to €3,000 Cuarto PLO High Roller - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 650	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	19:00	PLO Deaf Championship	€ 120	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	20:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	175
Fri 27 Mar	11:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	131
	12:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/B	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	1222
	13:00	Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship - Day 1/B	€ 200	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	29
	13:00	Satellite to €3,000 Cuarto PLO High Roller - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 650	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	14:00	Sviten Special Championship	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	14:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	79
	15:00	APAT Championship - Day 1	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	New Event
	16:00	Cuarto PLO High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 3,000	50,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/B	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	19:00	NLH Deaf Championship	€ 120	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	20:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	201
	21:00	Invitational Tournament	N/A	10,000	10 mins	N/A	122
Sat 28 Mar	11:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	119
	12:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/C	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	1222
	12:00	Irish Open Deaf Main Event Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		29
	12:00	APAT Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		New Event
	13:00	Cuatro PLO High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		New Event
	14:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	15 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	144
	14:00	Deaf NLH Mystery Bounty	€ 150	20,000	20 mins	Single Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	14:00	Mixed 8-Game Championship - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	169
	15:00	PLO 7-Max	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	141
	17:00	Satellite to Luxon Mystery Bounty - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	15 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	81
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/C	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re Entry	6411
	20:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 GTD - Day 1/D	€ 1,150	50,000	20 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	1222
Sun 29 Mar	11:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	147
	12:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 GTD - Day 2	CLOSED		60 mins		1222
	12:00	Mixed 8-Game Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		169
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/A	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	4562
	13:00	Satellite to €3,000 Cuatro NLH High Roller - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 650	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	14:00	HORSE Championship - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	147
	14:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	91
	14:00	Deaf NLH High Roller	€ 350	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	New Event
	15:00	Kings and Queens - Queens Flight	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	16:00	Cuatro NLH High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 3,000	50,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/D	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	18:00	Kings and Queens - Kings Flight	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	20:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	165
	21:00	Flip and Go Day 1	€ 115		1 Hand		New Event
Mon 30 Mar	12:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 3	CLOSED		60 mins		1222
	12:00	HORSE Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		147
	12:00	Deuce to 7 Single Draw Championship	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	123
	12:00	Kings and Queens - Final Day	CLOSED		25 mins		New Event
	12:00	Flip and Go - Final Day	CLOSED	30,000	30 mins		New Event
	13:00	Cuatro NLH High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		New Event
	13:00	Satellite to PLO High Roller - Milestone 200K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 550	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	143
	14:00	NLH 6-Max Championship - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	801
	16:00	PLO High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 5,000	50,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	80
	17:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	87
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/E	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re Entry	6411
	19:00	NLH 8-Max - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	441
	20:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	176
Tue 31 Mar	12:00	NLH 6-Max Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins
	12:00	Mixed 8-Game Championship High Roller - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	New Event
	12:00	NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - (Capped at 128) Round 1	€ 350	25,000	20 mins		128
	13:00	Luxon Mystery Bounty - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Final Day	CLOSED		60 mins		1222
	13:00	PLO High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		80
	13:00	NLH 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		441
	13:00	Satellite to NLH High Roller - Milestone 200K - 5 Seat GTD	€ 550	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	143
	14:00	The Hendon Mob Championship "THMC" - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	888
	15:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Round 2	CLOSED	50,000	20 mins		128
	16:00	NLH High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 5,000	50,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	147
	17:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	89
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/F	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re Entry	6411
	18:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Round 3	CLOSED	100,000	20 mins		128
	18:00	Flutter Invitational Tournament	N/A	10,000	10 mins		265
	19:00	PLO 8-Max - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	270
	20:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	240
	21:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Round 4	CLOSED	200,000	20 mins		128
Wed 1 Apr	11:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	114
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/B	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	4562
	12:00	Mixed 8-Game Championship High Roller - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		New Event
	12:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Quarter Final	CLOSED	400,000	20 mins		128
	12:00	The Hendon Mob Championship "THMC"- Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		888
	12:00	PLO 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		270
	12:00	OFC Championship	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	118
	13:00	NLH High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		147
	13:00	Satellite to NLH Super High Roller - Milestone 200K - 3 Seats GTD	€ 1,050	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	35
	14:00	America's Cup - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	685
	15:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Semi Final	CLOSED	800,000	20 mins		128
	16:00	NLH Super High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 10,000	100,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	53
	16:00	Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	116
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/G	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	18:00	Irish Open NLH Heads-Up Championship Event - Final	CLOSED	1,600,000	20 mins		128
	18:00	PLO 6-Max Championship - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	317
	20:00	Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 100K - 20 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	403
	21:00	Flip and Go Day 1	€ 115	1 Hand			New Event
Thu 2 Apr	11:00	Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	137
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/C	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	4562
	12:00	America's Cup - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		685
	12:00	Flip and Go - Final Day	CLOSED	30,000	30 mins		New Event
	13:00	NLH Super High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		53
	13:00	PLO 6-Max Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		317
	13:00	Ladies Championship - Day 1	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	163
	14:00	NLH Mystery Bounty	€ 550	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	710
	15:00	Seniors High Roller Championship (50 Years Young) - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	150
	16:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	276
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/H	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re Entry	6411
	20:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 100K - 20 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	489
Fri 3 Apr	11:00	Satellite to Irish Open Main Event - Milestone 50K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	224
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 GTD - Day 1/D	€ 1,150	50,000	45 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	4562
	12:00	Ladies Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		25 mins		163
	12:00	Seniors High Roller Championship (50 Years Young) - Final Day	CLOSED	50,000	30 mins		150
	12:00	Shoot-out Championship (Capped 300) - Round 1	€ 550	20,000	20 mins		NEW Event
	14:00	Turbo Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 100K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 140	10,000	15 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	235
	15:00	Shoot-out Championship (Capped 300) - Round 2	CLOSED	TBC	20 mins		NEW Event
	15:00	PLO 5 Card	€ 550	30,000	30 mins		New Event
	16:00	Turbo Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 50K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	15 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	126
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/I	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re Entry	6411
	18:00	Hyper Turbo Satellite to Irish Open - Milestone 50K - 10 Seats GTD	€ 255	10,000	10 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	136
	19:00	Shoot-out Championship (Capped 300) - Final Round	CLOSED	TBC	20 mins		NEW Event
	20:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/E Turbo	€ 1,150	50,000	20 mins	Single Re-Entry per Flight	4562
Sat 4 Apr	11:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Day 1/J	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Day 2	CLOSED		60 mins		4562
	13:00	Satellite to €3,000 High Roller - Milestone 100K - 5 Seats GTD	€ 650	20,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	145
	14:00	JP Poker Masters - Day 1	€ 550	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	742
	16:00	High Roller 8-Max - Day 1	€ 3,000	50,000	40 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	248
	18:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Day 1/K	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	19:00	Old Dogs and Young Pups - Old Dogs Flight	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	New Event
	19:00	Old Dogs and Young Pups - Young Pups Flight	€ 250	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	New Event
	20:00	PLO Mystery Bounty 8-Max - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	243
Sun 5 Apr	11:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/L	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	12:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 GTD - Day 3	CLOSED		60 mins		4562
	12:00	JP Poker Masters - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		742
	12:00	High Roller 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		40 mins		248
	12:00	Old Dogs and Young Pups - Final Day	CLOSED		25 mins		New Event
	12:00	NLH Mystery Bounty - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	441
	13:00	PLO Mystery Bounty 8-Max - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		243
	14:00	Ladies High Roller Championship - Day 1	€ 1,150	50,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	15:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Day 1/M	€ 250	30,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	16:00	PLO 4/5/6	€ 550	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	209
	18:00	Seniors Championship - Day 1	€ 350	30,000	30 mins	Single Re-Entry	423
	20:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Day 1/N Turbo	€ 250	30,000	15/10 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	6411
	21:00	Flip and Go Day 1	€ 115		1 Hand		New Event
Mon 6 Apr	12:00	Mini Irish Open - €1,000,000 Guaranteed - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		6411
	12:00	NLH Mystery Bounty - Final day	CLOSED		30 mins		441
	12:00	Flip and Go - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		New Event
	12:00	Triathlon Championship	€ 350	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	NEW EVENT
	12:00	PLO 6-Max	€ 550	30,000	25 mins	Single Re-Entry	184
	13:00	Irish Open Main Event - €2,500,000 Guaranteed - Final Day	CLOSED		60 mins		6411
	13:00	Seniors Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		423
	14:00	NLH Turbo 8-Max	€ 1,150	50,000	20 mins	Unlimited Re-Entry	270
	14:00	Ladies High Roller Championship - Final Day	CLOSED		30 mins		NEW EVENT
	16:00	Liam Flood Memorial 6-Max Turbo	€ 350	30,000	15 mins	Single Re-Entry	453
	18:00	NLH Turbo	€ 250	25,000	15 mins	Single Re-Entry	353

Book Your Accommodation Early to Avoid Disappointment

Those planning to attend the 2026 Irish Open are encouraged to book accommodation early because of the festival's popularity. The Irish Open's organizers suggest the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (€207 per night for bed and breakfast), the Herbert Park Hotel (€215), the Intercontinental Hotel (€330), the Sandymount Hotel (€175), or visiting their travel partner MainEventTravel.com.

The 2026 Irish Open may be six months away, but there is already a significant buzz building up around the festival.

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Matthew Pitt Senior Editor

Matthew Pitt hails from Leeds, West Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom, and has worked in the poker industry since 2008, and worked for PokerNews since 2010. In September 2010, he became the editor of PokerNews. Matthew stepped away from live reporting duties in 2015, and now concentrates on his role of Senior Editor for the PokerNews.

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