Battle of Malta Announces Barcelona Edition for January 2027

The Battle of Malta will make its Spanish debut through a new partnership with Casino Barcelona, with the inaugural Battle of Malta Barcelona Edition scheduled to take place from 20 to 24 January 2027.

Announced in November 2026, the partnership marks another milestone in the festival's international expansion, following the success of the Battle of Slovakia at Card Casino Bratislava.

The collaboration brings together Casino Malta and Casino Barcelona, two established names in the European gaming industry. 

Both venues share the ambition of strengthening their live poker offerings across Europe and creating new opportunities for players, partners and the wider poker community.

Since 2012, the Battle of Malta has grown into one of Europe's leading live poker festivals, attracting players from around the world through its successful editions and international partnerships.

Slawomir Switalski, General Manager of Casino Malta, described the expansion into Barcelona as a significant milestone in the festival's international growth strategy.

He said, "Expanding the Battle of Malta into Barcelona is a significant milestone for us and an important step in our international growth strategy. This partnership demonstrates the strength of the Battle of Malta brand and our ambition to bring the festival to more leading casino destinations across Europe.

"Casino Barcelona is a fantastic partner, and we are delighted to be working together to introduce the Battle of Malta experience to Spain." 

"We believe this collaboration will create exciting opportunities for players and partners alike, while further strengthening Casino Malta's position as a leading destination in the European gaming and poker industry."

Xavier Ballena, General Manager of Casino Barcelona, also welcomed the partnership, highlighting the festival's reputation among players and the wider poker industry.

He said, "We are delighted to welcome the Battle of Malta to Casino Barcelona and to join forces with Casino Malta on this exciting new project. The Battle of Malta is one of the most renowned poker festivals in Europe, with an outstanding reputation among both players and the wider poker industry.

"Hosting the Barcelona edition marks another important step in our commitment to establishing Casino Barcelona as the leading destination for the most prestigious international poker festivals. We look forward to working together to make this inaugural edition a great success and to delivering a first-class experience for all players."