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2026 will mark the 46th year of the Irish Open with another unforgettable festival running from March 26 to April 6 at the Royal Dublin Society.
As in 2025, many of the tournaments will come with huge guarantees, including the €2,500,000 guaranteed Main Event, €1,000,000 guaranteed Mini Irish Open and the €1,000,000 guaranteed Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty, which made its debut this year and instantly became the biggest Mystery Bounty ever held in Ireland.
Run by Paul O’Reilly and JP McCann in collaboration with global poker sites PokerStars and Paddy Power, the Irish Poker Open won Best Stand-Alone Festival at the prestigious Global Poker Awards in Las Vegas in February 2025.
Always more than just a poker tournament, the Irish Open is an annual celebration of fun and festivities that attracts thousands of players from all over the globe. Across the 69 different tournaments on the schedule in 2025, there were over 25,000 entries – with record-breaking fields in most of them – and an astonishing €14.5 million awarded in prize money.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, the Irish Open offers a unique blend of world-class competition, unforgettable moments, and the “craic” – Ireland’s legendary hospitality. Every night, the bars and player lounge are packed with players enjoying live music and a ton of games and off-the-felt competitions.
The record-breaking 2025 Main Event was the richest poker tournament ever held in Ireland, with 4,562 entries generating a €4,447,950 prize pool – nearly €2 million more than the guarantee. The partnership with PokerStars, Paddy Power and the iPoker network enabled more than 1,300 players to win their way into the flagship tournament via online satellites.
The Irish Open also offers a lively cash game scene with a dedicated cash game area and some 50+ tables running 24/7.
The Irish Poker Open has always been more than just a poker tournament. The vibrant atmosphere makes the Irish Open wholly unique; every night is a real party, and it’s little wonder that many players consider it their favourite event of the year.
