EPT Prague 2026 Guide: Dates, Schedule, Buy-ins & How to Qualify

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  • EPT Prague 2026 runs 2–13 December at Hilton Prague with 66 events.
  • The €5,300 Main Event saw a €5.9m prize pool last year.
  • Online qualifiers start at €5.50 via PokerStars satellites.
PokerStars returns to the Czech capital for EPT Prague, December 2-13, 2026. (credit: PokerStars)
The final stop of the European Poker Tour in 2026 is the legendary EPT Prague, returning to the heart of the Czech capital. The festival kicks off at Hilton’s King's Casino Prague, on December 2, with top-tier poker action continuing until December 13.

The 12-day schedule features the €5,300 EPT Main Event, PokerStars Open tournaments, Mystery Bounty events, high rollers and a healthy selection of PLO and mixed games.

Last year's Main Event ended with a three-way deal between the final three players. Israel's Matan Krakow eventually claimed the title and €778,255, finishing ahead of Turkey's Bora Kurtulus and Greece's Dimitrios Gkatzas.

Get ready for the last EPT extravaganza of 2026. See the details, how to qualify and the full schedule below.

EPT Prague 2026 Overview

DetailInformation
Festival datesDecember 2-13, 2026
VenueHilton Prague
LocationPrague, Czechia
Number of events66 (satellites included)
EPT Main Event€5,300
Main Event datesDecember 7-13
Online qualifiers on PokerStarsPower Path, Satellites starting at €5.50

EPT Prague Main Event

The big one needs little introduction. The €5,300 EPT Prague Main Event runs for six days, with the final prize pool expected to land somewhere between €5 million and €7 million, potentially even higher.
  • December 7: Day 1A
  • December 8: Day 1B
  • Starting stack: 30,000 chips
  • Re-entry: One
  • Final day: December 13
The 2025 EPT Prague Main Event attracted 1,224 entries and generated a €5,936,400 prize pool. Israel's Matan Krakow took home the top prize of €778,255, setting a serious benchmark for this year's champion. Can the 2026 edition beat last year's numbers? We'll find out in December.

Other EPT Prague 2026 Highlights

EventDatesBuy-in
PokerStars Open Main EventDec 2-7€1,100
PokerStars CupDec 5-6€825
PokerStars Open High RollerDec 6-8€2,200
EPT Mystery BountyDec 9-11€3,200
EPT High RollerDec 11-13€10,300

Omaha & Mixed Games Also Get Love in Prague

TournamentBuy-inDates
EPT PLO High Roller (6-Max)€25,000Dec 7-8
Pot-Limit Omaha€15,000Dec 6
PLO 6-Max€10,200Dec 5
Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo€1,100Dec 7
EPT 10-Game€2,700Dec 10
8-Game€2,700Dec 9
H.O.R.S.E.€1,100Dec 5-6
Big Bet Mix€1,100Dec 6-7
Sviten Special€550Dec 10

How to Qualify Online for EPT Prague 2026

You can qualify for EPT Prague 2026 through PokerStars online satellites. Several qualification routes are available, starting with €5.50 satellites, or you can climb the ladder through the Power Path system for a chance to win a €10,300 Gold Power Pass, which includes different live event package options.

EPT Prague online satellites

The available satellite routes include:
Buy-inQualification route
$5.50Feeds into $55 satellites
$55Feeds into $530 qualifiers
$109Additional route into $530 package qualifiers
The online satellites are already underway. Jump in, grab a seat and start making plans for Prague.

PokerStars EPT Prague ME Q Lobby
PokerStars EPT Prague Main Event Qualifiers lobby.

How to Win an EPT Prague Power Pass PokerStars Power Path

  1. Step 1: Start with $0.50. Enter a $0.50 three-player Hyper-Turbo Spin & Go and win a Step 2 ticket. You can buy in, use a ticket or earn a free daily entry through eligible real-money poker play.
  2. Step 2: Move up to $1. Use your ticket to enter either a $1 16-player Sit & Go or a $1.50 MTT. Win a Step 3 ticket.
  3. Step 3: Play for $11. Enter the $11 MTT and win your ticket to the final stage.
  4. Step 4: Take on the $55 tournament. This is a ticket-only MTT, so you cannot simply buy your way in. Compete for the Power Pass prizes awarded to the top finishers.
  5. Step 5: Win the Gold Power Pass = Be a top finisher in $55 Step 4. Finish in the Gold Pass-winning position to secure the $10,300 package. Choose your EPT Prague  $10,300 package and get ready for the live action.
Note: Check the individual Step 4 tournament lobby for its exact prize structure and the number of Power Passes awarded.

Gold Pass: Seat & Expenses ($10,300)

  • €5,300 EPT Prague Main Event entry
  • €1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event entry
  • €825 PokerStars Cup entry
  • Remaining package value credited as expenses
  • Limited-edition merchandise and EPT player experiences

Gold Pass: Main Event & Hotel ($10,300)

  • €5,300 EPT Prague Main Event entry
  • Eight nights at Hilton Prague for the player and one guest
  • Breakfast included
  • Airport transfer on arrival
  • Remaining package value credited as expenses
  • Limited-edition merchandise and EPT player experiences
The hotel bundle specifies check-in on December 6 and check-out on December 14. Both options offer more than just a tournament seat, although the exact package details depend on the reward selected.

EPT Prague 2026 Full Schedule

DateEventBuy-in
Dec 2-3PokerStars Open Main Event€1,100
Dec 2-3Senior's Event€550
Dec 2-3PokerStars Fast Track€550
Dec 2-38-Game€825
Dec 2Hyper Turbo€550
Dec 3Hyper Turbo€1,050
Dec 4PokerStars Open Main Event€1,100
Dec 4Pot-Limit Omaha€5,200
Dec 5-7PokerStars Open Main Event€1,100
Dec 5PLO 6-Max€10,200
Dec 5-6PokerStars Open Cup€825
Dec 5-6H.O.R.S.E.€1,100
Dec 5Hyper Turbo€2,100
Dec 6-8PokerStars Open High Roller€2,200
Dec 6Pot-Limit Omaha€15,000
Dec 6Women's Event€330
Dec 6-7Big Bet Mix€1,100
Dec 7-13EPT Main Event€5,300
Dec 7Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo€1,100
Dec 7-8EPT PLO High Roller (6-Max)€25,000
Dec 7-8S.O.R.B.E.T.€825
Dec 7Hyper Turbo€1,050
Dec 8-9Pot-Limit Omaha€1,100
Dec 8-9H.O.R.S.E.€1,100
Dec 8NL Hold'em€2,100
Dec 8Hyper Turbo€550
Dec 98-Game€2,700
Dec 9-11EPT Mystery Bounty (€1,000 Mystery Bounty)€3,250
Dec 9Hyper Turbo Knockout (€500 bounty)€1,050
Dec 10EPT 10-Game€2,700
Dec 10-11EPT High Roller Warm-Up€10,200
Dec 10-11PokerStars Fast Track€1,100
Dec 10-13PokerStars Open Cup 2nd Chance€330
Dec 10Sviten Special€550
Dec 10Hyper Turbo Knockout (€500 bounty)€1,050
Dec 11Mystery Bounty (€500 Mystery Bounty)€1,650
Dec 11-12EPT High Roller€10,300
Dec 11-12Dealers Choice€1,650
Dec 11Hyper Turbo Knockout (€1,000 bounty)€2,100
Dec 12-13€2,200 Deep Stack€2,200
Dec 126-Game€1,100
Dec 12Hyper Turbo€1,050
Dec 13€2,100 6-Handed€2,100
Dec 13€330 Deep Stack€330
Dec 13€5,150 6-Handed€5,150
Dec 13Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo€1,050

Prague Is Calling, Find Your Way to the Tables

A €5,300 EPT Main Event, high-stakes PLO, mixed games, Christmas markets and a few evenings away from the poker tables. Prague has all the ingredients for a memorable December poker trip.

The only thing left is getting there. 

Head to the PokerStars lobby, check out the available satellites or try your luck with Power Path (I know I am). Your December plans could look very different if you turn that first ticket into a seat at EPT Prague. Learn more by reading our complete European Poker Tour (EPT) Guide 2026.

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