Everything you need to know about PokerStars huge live schedule for the upcoming year, including its regional tours across multiple continents, online qualifiers, complete schedule, and more
Last updated: March 27, 2024
PokerStars LIVE returns in 2024 with live poker stops across the globe.
Iconic tours include the European Poker Tour (EPT), Irish Poker Open (IPO), Estrellas Poker Tour, Eureka Poker Tour, plus Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) and Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) are all running throughout 2024. Online qualifiers and promotions to live events are running for all live stops that can be found in relevant regulated markets.
Further stops on the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) are also expected.
PokerStars Live 2024 | |
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✈️ Live stops around the world | Europe, Asia, Latin and North America |
😎 Online Qualifiers | Routes to qualify online run for all live events |
📲 PokerStars App | Easy access to all live stop info |
🇺🇸 PokerStars in US | Live events expected to return as part of the NAPT |
PokerStars Live is the catchall term for PokerStars live events that take place across the globe. PokerStars runs events in the UK, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean, and now is back running events in North America. Schedules have been released for the European Poker Tour (EPT), Irish Poker Open (IPO), Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT), along with the return of the Estrellas Poker Tour and Eureka Poker Tour.
PokerStars Live Stop 2024 | Date |
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EPT Paris | Feb 14 to Feb 25 |
Eureka Poker Tour, Rozvadov | March 8 to 18 |
Estrellas Poker Tour, Madrid | March 19 to 24 |
Irish Poker Open | March 25 to April 1 |
LAPT Panama | April 19 to 23 |
FPS Monte Carlo | 24 April to 29 April |
FPS Namur | 8 May to 20 May |
EPT Monte Carlo | April 24 to May 4 |
ESPT & UKIPT Malaga | June 10 to 16 |
APPT Manila | July 24-August 5 |
UKIPT London | August 3 to 11 |
LAPT Mexico | August TBD |
EPT Barcelona | August 26 to September 8 |
FPS Aix Les Bains | 30 September to 6 October |
LAPT Rio de Janeiro | October 9 to 16 |
EPT Cyprus | October 9 to October 20 |
APPT Manila Championship | October 18 to October 27 |
UKIPT Nottingham | November 8 to 18 |
BSOP and LAPT Millions | November 15 to 29 |
EPT Prague | December 4 to December 15 |
LAPT Montevideo | December 10 to 15 |
The European Poker Tour (EPT) is PokerStars’ oldest surviving live tour brand, hosting the operator’s most prestigious live events since its inception in 2004. Now in its 20th year, stops are slated in
Notably, this is a pared-back schedule compared to 2023, which saw additional stops in the UK and Malta.
Online satellites and Power Path routes are now running for EPT Paris. Packages available are for the €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event and will include 8 nights’ accommodation.
The remaining value of each Pass will be credited as expenses, limited edition merchandise, live event liaison support, and exclusive FPS Paris activities.
Online qualifiers for EPT stops will be available in the run-up to each stop on the dot-com platform and French and Spanish platforms.
Stop | Dates |
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EPT Paris | February 14 to February 25 |
EPT Monte Carlo | April 24 to May 4 |
EPT Barcelona | August 26 to September 8 |
EPT Cyprus | October 9 to October 20 |
EPT Prague | December 4 to December 15 |
The Irish Poker Open (IPO) is renowned for its electric atmosphere, live entertainment, and general Irish craic and banter, and we’re going all out to make sure that next year is an even more spectacular festival.
The Irish Poker Open (IPO) is the longest-running poker festival in Europe and is one of the world’s most prestigious live tours. It returns in 2024 at the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge, Dublin, and will run from March 27 to April 1.
A €1 million is guaranteed, and a €1,150 buy-in main event starts on March 27.
New for 2024 is the NLH tournament with a €500,000 guaranteed prize pool — the largest guarantee for a €200 buy-in in Irish poker history.
Pot-Limit Omaha fans will also be thrilled to find two new Mystery Bounty PLO events added to the schedule.
“The Irish Poker Open (IPO) is renowned for its electric atmosphere, live entertainment, and general Irish craic and banter, and we’re going all out to make sure that next year is an even more spectacular festival,” said event organizers Paul O’Reilly and JP McCann.
PaddyPower runs the event with PokerStars and says the “Irish Poker Open is the greatest poker tournament Europe has ever witnessed.”
The full IPO schedule can be found here.
Online qualifiers are underway in the dot-com market as well an Ontario. 350 players will secure seats or packages to the Irish Open via the online qualifiers running.
“Last year, the Irish Open achieved record-breaking success, and much of that can be attributed to our remarkable partnership with PokerStars and Paddy Power,” O’Reilly went on the add via press release. “We are elated to welcome PokerStars Ontario into the fold, as we are well aware of the deep-rooted affection that Canadians have for the Irish Open. This event has truly become a part of their poker culture, and the introduction of online qualifiers through PokerStars Ontario will undoubtedly enable more Canadians to join us in Dublin and partake in this extraordinary experience.”
The Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) is a poker tour that hosts multiple live events across Spain. It is one of PokerStars’ popular regional tours dedicated to low and mid-stakes players.
It has been announced that the ESPT’s first stop will be in Madrid, running March 19 to 24. There is a €1 million guaranteed prize pool. Standout events include the Estrellas Main Event, Estrellas Cup and Estrellas High Roller.
Online satellites for the ESPT are live on the dot-com and southern European client.
The France Poker Series has proven perennially to be a popular live series in France and Monaco, making its debut in 2010. Last year 5 stops were scheduled, including a new location in Belgium. This year there will just be three stops that take place in April, May and October — but the stop returns to Belgium as part of the Belgian Poker Challenge.
Each stop on the FPS has a €1,100 buy-in Main Event and a €2,200 buy-in High Roller. Online satellites are running on dot-com, French and Spanish clients with seat-only packages valued at €1,100. Seat and expenses packages are also up for grabs valued at €1,500.
The Eureka Poker Tour is another prominent regional tour from PokerStars covering Central and Eastern European markets.
The first stop on the Eureka Poker Tour this year will be in Rozvadov in the Czech Republic, which is taking place in March 2024. There is €1 million guaranteed across three events: the Eureka Main Event, Eureka Cup and High Roller events.
Online satellites for the Eureka Poker Tour are live on the dot-com and European PokerStars clients.
The UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) is one of the most popular PokerStars-sponsored festivals, covering several stops across the UK and Ireland. Stops usually include Blackpool, Brighton, London, Edinburgh and Nottingham.
So far dates have been released for the London and Nottingham stops. UKIPT London will run from August 3-11 at The Hippodrome Casino and UKIPT will return to Dusk till Dawn Poker Club running between November 8 to18, guaranteeing £1 million Main Event prize pool.
The ESPT & UKIPT will be joining forces this summer for a Malaga event that will take place from June 10-16, at The Gran Madrid Casino Torrequebrada in the heart of the Costa Del Sol!
The Campeonato España de Poker (CEP) is another PokerStars-sponsored live tour considered a staple of the live tournament circuit in Spain.
Famous stops include Barcelona, Madrid, Castellon, and Malaga. For 2023, the Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) and the Campeonato España de Poker (CEP) have come together, with the CEP tournaments running ahead of the ESPT festivals — how the 2024 series will play out is to be determined, as no word yet from PokerStars.
The North American Poker Tour (NAPT) returned triumphantly in Las Vegas in November 2023.
The tour featured a $1600 Main Event, a $5300 High Roller event, and a $550 PokerStars Cup at the Resorts World Las Vegas. The series resumed in its third season after the second season in 2011 was cut short after only completing two stops, thanks to Black Friday.
No further stops have been released for the NAPT, but PokerStars’ commitment to the North American market is clear, making more stops only a matter of time.
PokerStars ran the Summer Series at Live! Casino in Philadelphia last summer. With PokerStars’ commitment to the North American market, we would not be surprised if this series returns in 2024.
The Latin America Poker Tour returns for 2024!
The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) for 2024 for its 11th year. Stops return to Panama City, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo in Uruguay. A new stop is announced in Mexico and there will be a special LAPT Millions event that will run during BSOP Millions in São Paulo towards the end of the year.
“The thrill of the LAPT returns! We’re excited to launch the 11th season, fueled by the passion for poker in the amazing places like Panama, Mexico, Rio, São Paulo, and Montevideo”, said Cedric Billot, Associate Director for Live Events Operations via press release. “With the support of our incredible local partners, these events promise to be truly phenomenal.”
Satellites for LAPT Panama are now available on PokerStars.
Highlights of LAPT Panama include:
Event | Dates | Buy-in |
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LAPT Main Event | April 19 to 23 | $1,500 |
LAPT High Roller Single Day | April 21 | $3,000 |
LAPT NLH 6 Handed Mystery K.O | April 21 to 23 | $1,000 |
LAPT NLH High Roller | April 22-23 | |
LAPT NLH High Roller Single Day P.K.O | April 19 | $3,000 |
Six stops are expected as part of BSOP for 2024. BSOP Millions has been announced as take place in São Paulo between November 15-29.
No more information has been released as this time.
The PokerStars Live Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) have a full complement of events coming to Manila, hosted at the Okada Manila,. A return to Cambodia is also expected.
Manila events will run throughout the year.
Online qualifiers are running on the PokerStars client, offering players a chance to win their way to live events for a fraction of the cost. Below is a handy table to see what markets are running qualifiers and into what events. But if you want to join in on PokerStars’ new Power Path qualifier route, click here.
Tour | Dot-Com | France | Spain | Italy | Ontario | US |
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EPT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Irish Poker Open | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Eureka Poker Tour, Rozvadov | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Estrellas Poker Tour, Madrid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
French Poker Series | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
PokerStars has a dedicated mobile app that provides players with up-to-date information on its live event schedule.
The PokerStars Live app is available for download in both Google Play and Apple stores.
The PokerStars Live mobile app offers a wealth of information, such as access to all the PokerStars live festival dates, both for current events and future ones, events full schedule, registration options, venue information, and the results from completed events.
It also provides detailed information:
PokerStars Power Path offers rewards for the lowest stake players. The Power Path redemption system is geared towards those who want to get a taste of the live poker experience or play in one of the big online tournaments but do not have the bankroll to buy in the usual way.
Power Path is a four-step qualification method that starts with a $0.50 Spin & Go, leading to either a $1 buy-in On Demand Sit & Go or a $1.50 multi-table tournament (MTT), which is Step 2.
This advancement leads to Step 3, where players receive $11 in tickets. Successfully clearing Step 3 also grants them access to the final stage, Step 4.
Step 4 features a $109 tournament that distributes the coveted Power Passes across three tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. While players can fast-track their progression by directly entering Step 2 or 3, players must secure their spot in Step 4 by winning in Step 3.
Check out our comprehensive Power Path Guide here.
Yes! PokerStars will run EPT stops in Paris, Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Cyprus, and Prague for 2024.
Yes, PokerStars is partnering with Paddy Power to bring the Irish Poker Tour back in March 2024.
Yes, PokerStars runs online qualifiers for nearly all its stops in multiple jurisdictions. These are held in the run-up to the targeted events, with buy-ins starting as low as $1/€1.
PokerStars runs online qualifiers and satellites for its live events in multiple markets. These include the dot-com market for international players, the Southern European segregated market for players in France and Spain, and the ring-fenced Italian market.
Finding online qualifiers for live events is easy. All players must do is click on the ''Event’' tab in the PokerStars main lobby and locate the live event they plan to qualify for. Players can search for the live stop in the tournament search section under the ''Tourney’' tab.
Buy-ins vary depending on which PokerStars Live event players intend to play, but they start at just $1/€1 with direct satellites between $109/€109.
To date, no events in North America have been released for 2024.
No, PokerStars has not yet scheduled any live stops in Canada. However, it does plan to run online qualifiers on the PokerStars Ontario platform.
So far, no more NAPT stops have been released, but we expect PokerStars to run more events in North America in 2024.
Players can find all the information on ongoing or upcoming PokerStars Live stops on the PokerStars website. The operator also has a dedicated PokerStars LIVE mobile app, which PokerStars touts as “very handy for players.”
The PokerStars app provides extensive information, including access to all live festival dates, full tournament schedule, registration options, venue information, and results from completed events.
It also provides detailed information on blind structures, ongoing tournament updates, and more.
No further stops as part of the NAPT have been released, so as yet, no NAPT qualifiers are running.