PokerStars announces next wave of live events

PokerStars has announced a new wave of live events for 2026, bringing back the action to popular spots across Spain: European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona and, PokerStars Open Malaga.

“We’re thrilled to bring players a summer full of excitement with two more incredible live events and the highly anticipated return of EPT Barcelona. With plenty of online paths to qualify, and poker schedules designed for all stakes, we expect great action at the tables!”, said Cédric Billot, Associate Director, Live Events. “Each stop offers unique experiences and unparalleled competition, where players can expect the same energy and excitement that made previous PokerStars events so spectacular. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another incredible summer of live poker”, he added.
  
One of the most iconic stops on the PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona schedule will make a triumphant return as EPT Barcelona shuffles up an action-paced schedule for August 2026. 

EPT Barcelona 2025 proved one of the most popular stops on the live events tour with more than 2,000 entries into the Main Event, generating a prize pool of more than €9 million. Thousands of players are anticipated to attend the 14-day competition August 16-29.

Following a highly successful 2025 Open tournament, PokerStars Open Malaga is bringing the heat back to the Costa del Sol this June with an action-packed week running from June 22-28 at the Gran Madrid | Casino Torrequebrada, Malaga.

Players can also look forward to the second edition of the PokerStars Live League,
giving players another chance to earn points throughout the year and win thousands in PokerStars LIVE buy-ins. 

Live events also confirmed for 2026 include: EPT Paris (February 18 – March 1), PokerStars-sponsored Irish Poker Open (March 26 – April 6), EPT Monte-Carlo (April 30 – May 10) and PokerStars Open Namur (May 27 – June 7). PokerStars will announce more stops on the 2026 calendar over the coming months.