The PokerStars European Poker Tour will return to Paris in 2026 after a one-year hiatus. EPT Paris is slated for Feb. 18 to March 1 at Le Palais des Congrès in France’s capital city.
The EPT €5,300 no-limit hold’em main event (Feb. 23 – Mar. 1) anchors the festival, of course. Other headlining events including the PokerStars Open main event, a women’s event, and plenty of high roller offerings.
“We’re delighted to have Paris back on the EPT schedule in 2026 and to be able to collaborate once again with Group Barrière,” said Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events at PokerStars. “It’s a player favorite for many reasons, including the unique atmosphere, great location accessible from all over Europe, and when it comes to enjoying your time away from the poker tables, well, Paris is a city that takes some beating. We can’t wait to be back in the French capital and welcome players to the Palais des Congrès this February.”
This stop joins PokerStars Open Campione (Jan. 23 – Feb. 1), the Irish Poker Open (March 26 – April 6), EPT Monte Carlo (April 30 – May 10), and PokerStars Open Namur (May 27 – June 7) as confirmed PokerStars-run live festivals in 2026.
Back In Business
According to PokerStars’ announcement in late 2024, the 2025 version of the EPT Paris was cancelled due to ‘unforeseen changes in French government policies.’ The 2024 running was a great success, with over 16,000 entries across the series. 1,747 turned out for the main event alone, creating a prize pool worth over $9 million. Ultimately, Barny Boatman emerged victorious with the trophy and the top prize of nearly $1.4 million.
“The return of the European Poker Tour in Paris is a major event in the French capital that will bring together the world’s poker elite and players from all over France. Barrière is very proud to once again partner with PokerStars for what is the biggest tournament in France and the second largest in Europe after Barcelona. This edition promises to be particularly exceptional and exciting, with incredible enthusiasm that will be heightened by the return, at last, of players in Paris,” said Clément Martin Saint Léon, Executive VP of Gaming at the Barrière Group.
The EPT has several events slated for the back half of 2025. The current slate is as follows:
- EPT Barcelona (Aug. 18-31)
- EPT Malta (Oct. 1-12)
- EPT Prague (Dec. 3-14).
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