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The Irish Poker Open has confirmed its 2027 schedule, with the festival returning to the Royal Dublin Society from March 18-29. The event will mark the 48th edition of the tournament series, fittingly featuring 48 numbered events across the twelve-day stretch.
Co-owner Paul O’Reilly highlighted the timing, noting that the festival kicks off the day after St. Patrick’s Day, allowing players from around the world to take in Dublin’s parade before the cards go in the air.
The 2027 Main Event will carry a €2,500,000 guarantee for a €1,150 buy-in, matching last year’s structure. The 2026 edition drew a record 5,003 entries, and organizers hope that figure will be surpassed given the festival’s partnership with PokerStars, Paddy Power, and the iPoker Network.
Last year’s overall festival generated more than 32,000 entries and paid out over €15.5 million in prize money, with Romania’s Narcis Nedelcu winning the Main Event title for €336,798 after a five-way deal.
Two additional tournaments will carry €1 million guarantees in 2027. The €1,150 Luxon Mystery Bounty, opening the festival on March 18, previously attracted 1,175 entries and a €1,139,750 prize pool, with Tudor Lazar taking the 2026 title. The €250 Mini Irish Open, spread across 14 starting flights, drew 7,349 entrants last year, with Luxembourg’s Sami Agel claiming victory over David Penly.
Online satellites for the Main Event, reportedly starting at just €1, will again offer players a low-cost route to Dublin; more than 1,600 entrants qualified this way in 2026.
