The Festival Series Bratislava 2025 – Schedule Release
For the fifth consecutive year, we are heading down to Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. From November 18 to 24, players can expect a plethora of epic poker tournaments, including new formats being added to the list of mixed games! The final edition of The Festival Series of the year has always been a true delight. Will it have epic victories again, such as Sebastian Kotowicz's win in the Main Event for €77,001?
The Banco Casino in Bratislava has had a complete makeover. No more casino games or slot machines will be available in the venue, and the hotel connected to the venue, Crowne Plaza, is also hardly recognisable compared to previous years. We are looking forward to hosting our event once again in November in the bustling capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. With 40+ tournaments across seven days of poker, there is something for everyone, and this time, it's just about POKER!
This time, players can expect a grand €550 Main Event with €500,000 GTD, The Hendon Mob Championship, T.O.R.S.E.S. Mixed Main Event, and a legion of Knock Out tournaments, including the newly added Bomb Pot NLH/PLO tournament, and the debut of the Chicago European Championships! Will you become the first-ever Chicago Champion at The Festival Series?
Highlights of The Festival Bratislava 2025
| Date | Tournament | Buy-in (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18–22 | Chicago European Championship | 125 |
| Nov 18–21 | The Hendon Mob Championship | 250 |
| Nov 19–24 | €500,000 Main Event | 550 |
| Nov 19 | NLH Heads-Up Tournament | 250 |
| Nov 20 | Bombpot | 125 |
| Nov 21 | Sviten Special | 250 |
| Nov 21 | NLH Highroller | 1100 |
| Nov 22 | PLO Masters | 250 |
| Nov 24 | OFC Highroller | 1100 |
Other Notable Tournaments
If you think the tournaments mentioned in the highlights are already looking very promising, surely you would agree on the rest of the schedule! Deepstack tournaments, PLO tournaments, the Mystery Bounty tournament, and all the popular Madness tournaments are all included in the 40+ tournaments being held during the Bratislava stop. There are just a couple of changes compared to previous editions, and these are all the casino games tournaments. As there are no longer slot machines or table games present in the venue, there is not much choice but to exclude these tournaments from the schedule. But rest assured, there is plenty more to do in Bratislava besides poker! For example, online qualifiers who have won a package through one of the eligible online poker operators will have access to the hospitality events, where you can release the pressure a bit away from the tables, and meet dozens of new poker friends. Make sure to check out the online qualifier schedules as soon as we shift from Malta to Bratislava!
Win Your Festival Package during the Event!
During The Festival Series Bratislava 2025, there are several options for you to get your hands on added value in the shape of packages for upcoming The Festival Series events. Perhaps the most prestigious title is the Player of the Series ranking, where the winner will walk away with a package. Or what to think about Franke's Flip Flops ranking, where one lucky winner will flip their way to a future event? Are you more of a cash game player? With our Cash Game Challenge, streamed live on various online platforms such as YouTube and Twitch, you can also get your hands on an added package! Make sure to keep track of our website and social media for these events, as surely you do not want to miss out on this!
Qualify Online For The Festival Series 2025
Online qualifiers specifically for The Festival Bratislava will be available once we return from our stop in Malta (September 15-21), but there are already options available to qualify for Bratislava as well! At Unibet, for example, you can choose your destination with every single package qualifier on Thursdays. Also, during the Wednesday Finals on Nordicbet, Betsafe, Betsson, Guts, Betfred, Inbet, Champion Poker, Paf, and Coolbet, you can choose once you win a package in this €50 qualifier. Make sure to keep track of our dedicated Online Qualifier page, as all relevant information will be available right there!
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The Festival Series has never been more popular! Players from all over Europe and beyond are joining our stops, and social media is helping us share the excitement with the whole world.
Make sure to follow us on our social channels—we’ll keep you updated on everything: event news, tournament winners, online qualifiers, and even the hospitality activities around each stop.
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