The Festival Series Presents: Hospitality Schedule Bratislava 2026!
Without further ado, we’re proud to present the official and corrected Hospitality Events Schedule for The Festival Series Bratislava 2026. From February 23 to March 1, 2026, we return to Bratislava for a full week of poker, culture, laughs, and the kind of hospitality moments that make this stop a fan favourite.
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Be Part of The Festival Hospitality Events
The Festival Series is backed by a strong and diverse lineup of operators, all helping to make this event one of the most accessible and exciting events on the calendar. Thanks to their support, players from all over Europe (and beyond) can qualify online, win full packages and/or Main Event seats, and experience the Festival Hospitality at its best.
We are a little over two weeks away from our first event of 2026, at Banco Casino Bratislava. There are numerous of options available to qualify online still, and to be part of the Hospitality Events. Below you can find a link which will show you the entire overview of online qualifiers.
The hospitality events at The Festival are called 'Exclusive', and for good reason. Access is reserved solely for online qualifiers whose full package includes hospitality. These hospitality events are designed to make your time abroad just as memorable away from the tables as it is at them. You’ll have the chance to meet new (poker) friends, relax in a great atmosphere, and create experiences that will stay with you long after the festival ends.
What’s New This Year?
The 2026 hospitality schedule for our event in Bratislava is built to fit smoothly around the tournament schedule. Expect relaxed meetups, Franke's loud laugh, healthy competition, and plenty of space to unwind between the deep runs. This time, we have chosen to create a schedule that includes returning activities, as well as brand-new activities such as Darts!
Franke's birthday lands right in the middle of the week. Make of that what you will, but surely it will be one for the books! We will keep you posted about this in our designated Whatsapp group for the hospitality package holders.
Hospitality Schedule: Part I
| Date | Time | Event | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Feb 23 | 19:30–20:00 | Welcome Drinks | Casino Bar @ 19:30 |
| Tuesday, Feb 24 | 14:00–16:00 | Lunch at Meštiansky Pivovar | Crowne Plaza Lobby @ 13:45 |
| Wednesday, Feb 25 | 13:00–15:00 | Chicago Tournament | Ashoka @ 12:40 |
We kick things off Monday evening with Welcome Drinks at the Casino Bar, the perfect low-key start to ease into Festival week. It has become the standard for our hospitality events to start with this activity, and it's the perfect way to get to know each other and meet new- and old friends!
Tuesday is all about good food and great company at Meštiansky Pivovar, paired with the not-so-small detail that it’s Franke’s birthday. Expect laughs, stories, and absolutely no promises of early nights.
Wednesday brings competitive energy with the Chicago Tournament at Ashoka. This activity is returning on the schedule thanks to its great success at the end of last year when we were also in Bratislava. Want to have a head-start and already learn the game before the event? Check out everything you need to know about Chicago Poker here.
Hospitality Schedule: Part II
| Date | Time | Event | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Feb 26 | 14:00–16:00 | Darts Afternoon | Crowne Plaza Lobby @ 13:40 |
| Friday, Feb 27 | 17:00–20:00 | Ice Hockey Experience | Crowne Plaza Lobby @ 17:00 |
| Saturday, Feb 28 | TBC | Player Party | Lobby / GREAT Nightclub |
| Sunday, Mar 1 | 12:00–13:00 | Guided Tour | Crowne Plaza Lobby @ 12:00 |
Usually when you hear someone yelling '180' at one of The Festival events, it's mostlikely someone highlighting the amount of re-entries that Franke used during an event. But in this case, we are going to play Darts on Thursday, February 26! Do you have what it takes to become the new Luke 'The Nuke' Littler? Or Dutchman Michael van Gerwen? Now is your time to shine!
Friday night we head out for an Ice Hockey Experience, soaking up one of Slovakia’s favourite sports in full local atmosphere. This event is also a returning event, as last year it has been absolutely epic at the Bratislava Arena!
Saturday is reserved for the Player Party, gathering in the hotel lobby and making sure that the GREAT Nightclub will be blown away by the hospitality crew. Final timings will be shared during the week, but you can already fill in yourself that it will be later on during the evening.
On Sunday, we wind things down with a Guided City Tour, the perfect send-off to another unforgettable Bratislava stop. If you haven't had the time to join events throughout the week, or simply want to explore the beautiful city that Bratislava is, then this one is a must-attend event!
Important Notes
- Please be punctual for the events, especially the darts and hockey trips.
- We make use of a WhatsApp group to share announcements and important information about the hospitality events.
- Bring your Festival Cap, Passport/ID (if mentioned in the dedicated Whatsapp group), and your biggest smile!
- Want to join our next adventure? Check out our online satellites to win your package for future stops of The Festival Series!
It’s going to be another unforgettable week in Bratislava, full of cards, caps, culture, and chaos (the good kind). See you all soon, and remember, if you can’t find Franke, follow the laughter!
