There’s something about Prague in December. Christmas markets in the Old Town, snow on the rooftops, mulled wine on every corner, and a few thousand poker players packed into the Hilton. EPT Prague has been the last big stop on the European Poker Tour calendar for years, and it’s back again from December 2 to 13, 2026.
This year there’s an extra twist. Back in April, WSOP Europe moved into the very same venue and ran its own €5,300 Main Event. So if you’re wondering how the two festivals really compare, you’re not alone. Here’s the full EPT Prague schedule, last year’s numbers, and a straight comparison with WSOP Europe.
EPT Prague 2026 at a glance
| Details | |
| Dates | December 2–13, 2026 |
| Venue | Hilton Prague, Czech Republic |
| Organiser | PokerStars (European Poker Tour) |
| Events | About 65 tournaments, from €250 qualifiers to a €25,000 PLO High Roller |
| Main Event | €5,300, December 7–13 |
| Place in the calendar | Final EPT stop of 2026, after Monte Carlo and Barcelona |
The €5,300 EPT Main Event
The Main Event (Event #27) has two starting flights, on December 7 and 8. Players start with 30,000 chips and 60-minute levels on Day 1, moving up to 90-minute levels from Day 2. The final table plays on Sunday, December 13.
| Day | Date | Levels |
| Day 1A | Mon Dec 7, 12:00 | 60 minutes |
| Day 1B | Tue Dec 8, 12:00 | 60 minutes |
| Day 2 | Wed Dec 9, 12:00 | 90 minutes |
| Day 3 | Thu Dec 10, 12:00 | 90 minutes |
| Day 4 | Fri Dec 11, 12:00 | 90 minutes |
| Day 5 | Sat Dec 12, 12:00 | 90 minutes |
| Final Table | Sun Dec 13, 12:30 | 90 minutes |
Structure as listed by SoMuchPoker. Confirm final details with PokerStars before you travel.
Last year’s Main Event drew 1,224 entries and a €5,936,400 prize pool. Israel’s Matan Krakow took the title and €778,255.
Schedule highlights
Not planning to play the Main? There’s a lot more going on. These are the events most players will circle.
| Event | Buy-in | Dates |
| #1 PokerStars Open Main Event | €1,100 | Dec 2–7 |
| #20 PokerStars Open High Roller | €2,200 | Dec 6–8 |
| #27 EPT Main Event | €5,300 | Dec 7–13 |
| #30 EPT PL Omaha High Roller (6-Max) | €25,000 | Dec 7–8 |
| #42 EPT Mystery Bounty | €3,250 | Dec 9–11 |
| #44 EPT 10-Game | €2,700 | Dec 10–11 |
| #45 EPT High Roller Warm Up | €10,200 | Dec 10–11 |
| #56 EPT High Roller | €10,300 | Dec 11–13 |
| #60 Deep Stack | €2,200 | Dec 12–13 |
There are budget options too. The €330 Women’s Event, the €550 Seniors event and a €330 Deep Stack on the last day all sit on the schedule, and live satellites to the Main Event start at €600.
EPT Prague vs WSOP Europe: what’s actually different?
On paper they look like twins. Same city, same hotel, same €5,300 Main Event buy-in. In practice they’re very different festivals.
| EPT Prague 2026 | WSOP Europe 2026 | |
| Dates | December 2–13 | March 31 – April 12 (already played) |
| Venue | Hilton Prague | King’s Casino Prague at the Hilton |
| Run by | PokerStars | WSOP, with GGPoker |
| Top prize | EPT trophy | WSOP bracelet |
| Number of events | About 65 (no bracelets) | 15 bracelet events |
| Main Event buy-in | €5,300 | €5,300 |
| Main Event guarantee | None announced | €10 million |
| Latest Main Event field | 1,224 entries (2025) | 2,617 entries (2026, a record) |
| Latest prize pool | €5,936,400 (2025) | €13,085,000 (2026) |
| Latest winner | Matan Krakow, €778,255 | Marius Kudzmanas, €2,000,000 |
| Online qualifying | PokerStars | GGPoker |
Sources: SoMuchPoker, PokerListings, PokerNews and PokerTube.
The prize. This is the big one for a lot of players. Win at WSOP Europe and you get a bracelet, the most famous prize in poker. Win at EPT Prague and you get an EPT title, which carries serious weight in Europe and on the PokerStars tour.
The schedule. WSOP Europe is short and focused, with 15 bracelet events. EPT Prague is a full festival with around 65 tournaments, including mixed games, hyper turbos, a Seniors and a Women’s event, and plenty of low buy-ins.
The size. WSOP Europe’s 2026 Main Event was the biggest in its history, more than double EPT Prague’s 2025 field. A €10 million guarantee and GGPoker’s online qualifiers clearly helped.
The timing. WSOP Europe moved from autumn to spring for 2026. EPT Prague keeps its December slot, which means Christmas markets, colder weather and the end-of-year EPT buzz.
Where you qualify. Your online poker site matters. PokerStars players head to EPT Prague; GGPoker players have WSOP Europe.
So which is better? Honestly, it depends on what you want. Chasing a bracelet and a huge field? WSOP Europe. Want a long, varied festival with something for every bankroll and a proper December trip? EPT Prague is hard to beat.
How to qualify for less
• Online: PokerStars runs satellites to EPT events throughout the year.
• Live in Prague: Main Event qualifiers on the schedule cost €600 and €1,160. There are also qualifiers to the High Roller (€1,130) and both Mystery Bounties.
Planning your trip to Prague
• Getting there: fly into Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). The Hilton Prague is close to the city centre.
• Money: the Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK), but buy-ins are in euros.
• Weather: expect cold days, often around freezing. Pack warm layers.
• Between sessions: the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square Christmas markets are a great way to unwind.
Full EPT Prague 2026 schedule
| # | Event | Buy-in | Starts |
| 1 | PokerStars Open Main Event | €1,100 | Dec 2 |
| 2 | Qualifier to €1,100 | €250 | Dec 2 |
| 3 | Seniors (50+) | €550 | Dec 2 |
| 4 | NL Hold’em (ITM at 180,000) | €550 | Dec 2 |
| 5 | Qualifier to €1,100 | €250 | Dec 2 |
| 6 | 8-Game | €825 | Dec 2 |
| 7 | Qualifier to €1,100 | €250 | Dec 2 |
| 8 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €550 | Dec 2 |
| 9 | Qualifier to €1,100 | €250 | Dec 3 |
| 10 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 3 |
| 11 | Qualifier to €1,100 | €250 | Dec 4 |
| 12 | PL Omaha | €5,200 | Dec 4 |
| 13 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €600 | Dec 4 |
| 14 | PL Omaha (6-Max) | €10,200 | Dec 5 |
| 15 | PokerStars Open Cup | €825 | Dec 5 |
| 16 | H-O-R-S-E | €1,100 | Dec 5 |
| 17 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €1,160 | Dec 5 |
| 18 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €2,100 | Dec 5 |
| 19 | Qualifier to PokerStars Open High Roller | €500 | Dec 6 |
| 20 | PokerStars Open High Roller | €2,200 | Dec 6 |
| 21 | PL Omaha | €15,000 | Dec 6 |
| 22 | Women’s Event | €330 | Dec 6 |
| 23 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €600 | Dec 6 |
| 24 | Big Bet Mix | €1,100 | Dec 6 |
| 25 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €1,160 | Dec 6 |
| 26 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €1,160 | Dec 7 |
| 27 | EPT Main Event | €5,300 | Dec 7 |
| 28 | PLO Hi-Lo | €1,100 | Dec 7 |
| 29 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €600 | Dec 7 |
| 30 | EPT PL Omaha High Roller (6-Max) | €25,000 | Dec 7 |
| 31 | S.O.R.B.E.T. | €825 | Dec 7 |
| 32 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €1,160 | Dec 7 |
| 33 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 7 |
| 34 | Qualifier to EPT Main Event | €1,160 | Dec 8 |
| 35 | PL Omaha | €1,100 | Dec 8 |
| 36 | H-O-R-S-E | €1,100 | Dec 8 |
| 38 | NL Hold’em | €2,100 | Dec 8 |
| 39 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €550 | Dec 8 |
| 40 | 8-Game | €2,700 | Dec 9 |
| 41 | Qualifier to EPT Mystery Bounty | €730 | Dec 9 |
| 42 | EPT Mystery Bounty (€1,000 bounty) | €3,250 | Dec 9 |
| 43 | Hyper Turbo Knockout (€500) Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 9 |
| 44 | EPT 10-Game | €2,700 | Dec 10 |
| 45 | EPT High Roller Warm Up | €10,200 | Dec 10 |
| 46 | Hyper Turbo Knockout (€1,000) Freezeout | €2,100 | Dec 10 |
| 47 | NL Hold’em (ITM at 180K) | €1,100 | Dec 10 |
| 48 | Qualifier to EPT High Roller | €1,130 | Dec 10 |
| 49 | NL Hold’em (Play to 5%) | €330 | Dec 10 |
| 50 | Sviten Special | €550 | Dec 10 |
| 51 | Qualifier to EPT High Roller | €1,130 | Dec 10 |
| 52 | Hyper Turbo Knockout (€500) Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 10 |
| 53 | Qualifier to EPT High Roller | €1,130 | Dec 11 |
| 54 | Qualifier to Mystery Bounty | €370 | Dec 11 |
| 55 | Mystery Bounty (€500 bounty) | €1,650 | Dec 11 |
| 56 | EPT High Roller | €10,300 | Dec 11 |
| 57 | Dealer’s Choice | €1,650 | Dec 11 |
| 58 | Hyper Turbo Knockout (€1,000) Freezeout | €2,100 | Dec 11 |
| 59 | Qualifier to €2,200 Deep Stack | €250 | Dec 12 |
| 60 | Deep Stack | €2,200 | Dec 12 |
| 61 | 6-Game | €1,100 | Dec 12 |
| 62 | Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 12 |
| 63 | Deep Stack | €330 | Dec 13 |
| 64 | 6-Handed | €2,100 | Dec 13 |
| 65 | 6-Handed | €5,150 | Dec 13 |
| 66 | Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo Freezeout | €1,050 | Dec 13 |
As listed by SoMuchPoker. Event #37 is not shown on the published schedule. Times, structures and buy-ins can change, so check PokerStars Live before you play.
Recap
EPT Prague 2026 hasn’t started yet. After the Main Event final table on December 13, we’ll add the winner, final table results, and highlights from the High Rollers here.
| Event | Winner / Result |
| EPT Main Event | Coming soon |
| EPT High Roller | Coming soon |
| PokerStars Open Main Event | Coming soon |
FAQs
When is EPT Prague 2026?
December 2 to 13, 2026.
Where is it held?
At the Hilton Prague in the Czech Republic.
How much is the EPT Prague Main Event?
€5,300, with starting flights on December 7 and 8.
Is EPT Prague the same as WSOP Europe?
No. Both now run at the same hotel with the same Main Event buy-in, but EPT Prague is a PokerStars event with trophies, while WSOP Europe awards bracelets and ran in April.
Who won EPT Prague in 2025?
Matan Krakow of Israel, for €778,255.
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