Polish Poker Championship Offers €500K

The Polish Poker Championship, one of the biggest poker festivals of 2026, is fast approaching Banco Bratislava. Running from November 4 to 16, the festival promises nearly two weeks of nonstop poker, and its headline Main Event offers €500,000 for a €150 buy-in.

Festival Overview

• Venue: Banco Bratislava
• Dates: November 4 to 16, 2026
• Main Event buy-in: €150
• Main Event prize pool: €500,000

Chasing a Record

The Polish Poker Championship has been breaking records in recent years. Last year's event attracted a record 7,740 entries. This year's festival has been extended by four extra days, giving players more chances to qualify and to earn a qualification bonus.

The accessible buy-in combined with a large prize pool draws thousands of players each year from Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and other European countries. The event appeals to both recreational players and seasoned professionals, and the big question is whether the 7,740-entry mark will be surpassed.

Last year, Polish pro Milosz Andrzejewski won the Main Event and took home nearly €140,000.

Bonuses for Multiple Advances

A new feature this year rewards players who advance to Day 2 of the Main Event more than once, with bonuses of up to €3,000.

• Double advance: €1,000 bonus
• Triple advance: €3,000 bonus

These bonuses add extra motivation to every starting flight, as players fight for every chip.

Side Events with Big Guarantees

The festival is not only about the Main Event. Across nearly two weeks, there is a lineup of side events for different bankrolls.

• Super High Roller: €40,000 guarantee, €1,000 buy-in
• High Roller: €60,000 guarantee, €400 buy-in
• Championship Mystery Bounty: €20,000 guarantee, €50 + €50 buy-in

The full schedule also includes numerous side events, satellites and cash games throughout the festival.

Road to Dubai

Players at the Polish Poker Championship can also take part in a new Road to Dubai qualification. This special qualifier is part of the build-up to 2027, when the Polish poker organization will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The organizers have indicated they are preparing something special for the jubilee year.

More Big Festivals at Banco Bratislava

The end of 2026 brings two more major festivals to the same venue.

Banco Casino Masters #46

From November 30 to December 7, the 46th edition of Banco Casino Masters will feature a €250,000 Main Event for a €170 buy-in. The schedule includes bonuses and tournaments such as PLO Masters, a High Roller and a 10-Game Mix Championship.

EVBETS LIVE

From December 15 to 20, 2026, the first EVBETS LIVE will arrive at Banco Bratislava. The new international festival offers a €300,000 Main Event for a €350 buy-in, plus side events, Banco PlayZone and six days of poker.

Outlook

With a larger festival, an extended schedule and new bonuses, the Polish Poker Championship 2026 is set to be the biggest festival Banco Bratislava hosts this year. Together, the two year-end festivals add Main Events worth at least €550,000, making late 2026 a busy period for poker in Bratislava.