The Malta Poker Festival (MPF) Spring 2026 is set to return to the luxurious Portomaso Casino from April 19th to April 27th, promising an action-packed week of high-stakes drama and sun-soaked Mediterranean poker.
With a massive €500,000 Guaranteed Grand Event and a schedule bursting with diverse side events, this festival is cementing its status as a "must-attend" on the European poker circuit.
The Crown Jewel: €500,000 GTD Grand Event
The heart of the festival is the MPF Grand Event, which features a buy-in of €540+€60, which will be live-reported by PokerNews. The 2026 MPF schedule offers multiple ways for players of all bankrolls to get a piece of the half-million-euro prize pool:
On Friday, April 17, players can jump into a "Half Price" Day 1B for just €270+30. Another special price Day 1C is available on Sunday, April 19, for €440+60. Most Day 1 flights feature 40-minute levels and a 60K starting stack, providing plenty of room for deep-stack play. For those in a hurry, "Turbo" flights (Day 1E, 1J, and 1K) offer 15–20 minute levels.
Survivors will converge for Day 2 on Sunday, April 26, with the Final Table taking place on Monday, April 27.
Beyond the Grand Event, the MPF Spring 2026 schedule is features a large variety of different mixed game formats and partner tournaments:
Fans of non-Hold'em formats can test their skills in the MPF 8-Game (April 20), the Sviten Special (April 21), and the HORSE 5 Mix (April 22). The festival hosts several beloved tour brands, including the APAT Maltese Championship, The Hendon Mob Championship, and the Betsson One Bullet.
The schedule includes the high-energy Mystery Bounty, the Ladies First! event (hosted by Amber Sullivan), and the MPF Seniors Event for players 50 and older.
For the big spenders, the Highroller GOLD kicks off on April 26 with a €1,000+100 buy-in.
Malta Poker Festival Spring 2026 Full Schedule
Date
Time
Event
Fri 17 – Mon 27 Apr
6:00 pm
€270 + 30 NLH - MPF Main Event Day 1B (Half Price)
Sat 18 Apr
6:00 pm
€50 + 10 Satellite to MPF Grand Event 1C
Sat 18 Apr
8:00 pm
€120 + 30 NLH - Malta Poker Fish Night
Sun 19 Apr
1:00 pm
€440 + 60 NLH - MPF Main Event Day 1C (Special Price)
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He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.
