Your Shortcut to The Festival Series: Wednesday Finals on iPoker
Looking for a way to play The Festival Series without breaking the bank? The Wednesday Finals on iPoker are your answer. This satellite system runs all year long, giving you a shot at a €1,600 live package every single week.
Operator: Betfred, Betsafe, Betsson, Champion Poker, Coolbet, Guts, Inbet, Nordicbet, Paf, Redstar.
How It Works
The Wednesday Final is a €50 tournament that takes place every Wednesday at 19:30 CET. At least one €1,600 Festival Series package is guaranteed, but often more are up for grabs, or at least a nice chunk of cash for second and third place finishers. The best part? You don't have to pay the full €50 to enter.
Daily Feeders - Your Low-Cost Entry
Every day at 20:00 CET, there's a €5 Daily Satellite that feeds into the Wednesday Final. These run seven days a week, so if you miss one day, there's always another chance tomorrow. On average, each daily satellite awards between two and five tickets to the Wednesday Final. The tickets you win are valid for longer than just one week, so you can collect them and choose which Wednesday Final to play. We do want to add to this that tickets are not valid for doing add-ons during the tournament. They are only available for re-entries.
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Wednesday Turbo Satellite
If you didn't qualify through the daily feeders or just want another shot, there's also a €3 Hyper Satellite every Wednesday at 18:00 CET, right before the main final. It's a quick way to grab a last-minute seat.
Where to Play
The Wednesday Finals and daily satellites are available across the iPoker network. You can join through any of these operators:
- NordicBet
- Betsafe
- Betfred
- Betsson
- Guts
- Champion Poker
- RedStar
- Inbet
- Paf
- Coolbet
No matter which site you choose, you're playing into the same qualification path.
Win a Package, Choose Your Destination
Here's what makes this system special. When you win a €1,600 package, you're not locked into one specific event. Within seven days of winning, you can choose which Festival Series stop you want to attend in 2026. Your options include:
- Malta – Mediterranean scenery combined with serious tournament poker
- Tallinn – a favourite among Festival players, blending medieval charm with modern poker culture
Why This System Works
The beauty of this qualification structure is its simplicity. You start small with a €5 daily satellite. If you win, you move up to the €50 Wednesday Final. And if you win that, you get a live package worth €1,600. Because the daily satellites run every day, plenty of players qualify for the Wednesday Final. That means the prize pool often grows beyond the guaranteed package. More players mean more prizes, and more chances for you to win.
Another advantage: even if you don't win a package in the Wednesday Final, you've only spent €5 (or €3 if you played the turbo satellite). That's a tiny investment for a shot at a live poker experience worth thousands.
Ready to Play?
The journey to The Festival Series starts online, not at the live venue. It begins with a €5 decision any evening of the week. The Wednesday Finals run every week, all year long, so your next opportunity is never far away. Log in to your preferred iPoker partner site, NordicBet, Betsafe, Betfred, Betsson, Guts, Champion Poker, RedStar, Inbet, Paf, or Coolbet, and take your shot. The Wednesday Final at 19:30 CET is waiting for you.
