Irish Poker Tour 2026 unveils record-breaking β¬300K Main Event in Galway
The Irish Poker Tour (IPT) has revealed its 2026 calendar, boasting eight key events throughout Ireland. The season launches with the Galway Poker Festival, headlined by a β¬300,000 guaranteed Main Event. Players can anticipate a blend of local stops and enlarged prize pools, such as a β¬300,000+ prize pool in Dublin.
The year commences with the Galway Poker Festival at the Galmont from January 23 to 26. Its β¬300,000 guaranteed Main Event sets a high benchmark for the season. Just days later, the Munster Poker Festival runs from January 30 to February 2, hosting a β¬100,000 guaranteed Main Event with a β¬250 buy-in.
Carrick-on-Shannon follows on March 7, featuring a β¬25,000 guaranteed tournament at the Landmark Hotel. The Northern Poker Festival then takes place in Dundalk from June 26 to 28. Dublin's Monster festival, scheduled for April 29 to May 4, will surpass its 2025 guarantee, promising at least β¬300,000.
The Killarney Festival returns to the Gleneagle Hotel in September 2026, with a β¬700 buy-in Main Event. Beyond Ireland, the IPT plans an international event in a sunny location and at least one UK stop. Paddy Power remains the primary online partner, with qualifiers also available via the IPT website and Unibet Poker.
Typical IPT events emphasize accessibility, offering one-day tournaments with guarantees ranging from β¬25,000 to β¬100,000. Buy-ins usually stay between β¬100 and β¬300, often utilizing monster stack formats. The full 2026 schedule, expected to include over 20 festivals, will be announced later.
The 2026 IPT season features enlarged prize pools, new locations, and continued online qualifiers. Galway, Dublin, and Killarney host the largest events, while regional stops ensure widespread access. More details on additional festivals will be released in the coming months.
