Have You Got Your 2026 Irish Open Players Guide?

Eliot Thomas Editor, Poker & Casino

Mar 11, 2026 10 min read

The 2026 Irish Open is just weeks away, which means it’s time to map out your tournament schedule, book your hotels, and, of course, set aside a few euros for a pint of creamy Guinness in the world-famous Craic Den at the Royal Dublin Society.

Running from March 26 to April 6, the 46th edition of Ireland's largest and richest poker event looks set to be bigger than ever, and organizers PokerStars and PaddyPower Poker have prepared a handy guide for those travelling over to the Emerald Isle.

It’s free to download and packed with everything you need for this year’s Irish Open, from the venue and tournament highlights to payment options, satellites, registration, food and drink, coverage, and more.

Get Complete 2026 Irish Open Guide

2026 Irish Open Key Details & Schedule

Getting ready for the 2026 Irish Open means knowing the essentials. Here’s everything you need at a glance to make the most of one of the year's most enjoyable festivals, from opening hours to tournament highlights.

Key Details:

Dates: March 26 – April 6, 2026
Venue: Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Festival Size: 86 tournaments, including Main Event, High Rollers, and new formats.
Cash Games: 50+ tables running 24/7, all variants available subject to demand.
Registration Desk: Open from 11am on March 26; online registration via Luxon Pay or PokerStars strongly recommended.
Craic Den: Daily from 12pm to 2am – games, contests, live music, and entertainment.
Food & Drink: Multiple options including coffee station, sandwich bar, drinks bar, plus food trucks outside.

2026 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

2026 Irish Open Main Event

2025 Irish Open Main Event champion Simon Wilson.

The jewel in the crown of the festival remains the €1,150 Irish Open Main Event, which begins on March 29 and runs through to the final table on April 6.

With a €2.5 million guaranteed prize pool, it remains one of the biggest and most prestigious poker tournaments in Europe and has provided some incredible memories over the years.

Players have the choice of 5x Day 1 starting flights, each allowing a single re-entry, with late registration open for the first ten levels. As always, the Main Event is expected to draw a huge international field, mixing pros, online qualifiers, and recreational players chasing a career-defining score.

PokerNews will have full live reporting of the Irish Open Main Event from start to finish, with the final stages also featured on the Irish Open live stream, when this year's champion will be crowned.

Where to Watch the 2026 Irish Open

If you can’t make it to Dublin, you can still follow the action from home.

The Irish Open live stream returns once again with legendary commentary team James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton in the booth, complemented with expert analyis from Nick Walsh and 2017 Irish Open Main Event champion Griffin Benger.

You can watch the stream on:

For those who prefer hand-by-hand reporting, PokerNews will also be on the floor throughout the festival, providing live updates, chip counts, photos, and breaking stories from the tournament rooms.

Play the 2026 Irish Open for FREE With PokerStars' Power Path

Ben Spragg — Spraggy's Emerald Edition runs March 26-April 6.

Players looking to earn their way to Dublin for a cut price have multiple options online, including PokerStars’ Power Path and traditional satellites on both PokerStars and Paddy Power Poker.

The four-step Power Path lets players win Bronze, Silver, or Gold Power Passes, which can be redeemed for live festival packages covering tournament entries, travel, and expenses. Many players also receive free Step 1 tickets through Rewards, making it possible to start without spending a cent.

Silver Pass winners also have the choice of two appropriately-named exclusive packages available this month:

Irish Open Emerald Edition (March 26 – April 6)

1x €1,150 Main Event entry
1x €350 side event entry
€250 Mini Irish Open ticket
Remaining value credited for expenses
Limited edition merchandise
Live event liaison support
Exclusive Irish Open activities

Spraggy’s Emerald Edition (March 26 – April 6)

1x €1,150 Main Event entry
1x €550 Spraggy’s Mystery Bounty entry
1x €250 Mini Irish Open ticket
Meet & greet with Ben “Spraggy” Spragg and friends
Entry to Spraggy’s Quid Games on April 1 in the Craic Den
Remaining value credited for expenses
Limited edition merchandise
Live event liaison support
Exclusive Irish Open activities

These packages make it easier than ever for recreational players to compete in the Irish Open and enjoy everything one of the most enjoyable festivals of the year has to offer.

Irish Open Packages Up for Grabs on Power Path in March

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Eliot Thomas Editor, Poker & Casino

Eliot Thomas is an Editor at PokerNews, specializing in casino and poker coverage. He has reported on major events around the world, including the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, and Triton Super High Roller Series.

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