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PokerStars has confirmed the return of Sunday Million Live, bringing the tournament back to a physical felt for only the second time in its history. The event will take place at Casino di Campione in Italy from October 2-12, nearly a decade after its debut live staging.
The Main Event carries a €250 buy-in with a guaranteed prize pool of €1 million, matching the structure of the original 2017 edition. Organizers have opted for a hybrid qualification model, allowing players to earn their seats through either online or live Day 1 flights before the field consolidates for the final stages in Campione, on the shores of Lago di Lugano.
Nine starting flights will be available in total, giving players multiple paths into Day 2. Three online flights are scheduled for September 13, 20, and 27, while six live flights will run in Campione from October 2 to 9.
The top 12.5% of finishers in each flight will progress to Day 2 with their full chip stacks intact, alongside a guaranteed minimum cash of €500. Once a player advances through one flight, they will not be permitted to enter another.
Day 2 action begins on October 10, with play continuing over two more days until a champion is crowned. The live final table is set for October 12 in Campione.
This revival coincides with PokerStars’ 25th anniversary celebrations in 2026 and follows a year already marking the Sunday Million series’ 20th anniversary with a $5 million guaranteed special edition. The original Sunday Million Live, held in 2017 at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, drew 5,045 entries and nearly met its guarantee, though the concept was not repeated until now.
