Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by Bala Kumar
If you play live poker in France, you already know how the year ends: in Paris, a week before Christmas, at the France Poker Open. The 2026 season finale is locked in for December 14 to 21, and it will close out the tenth season of the tour run by PMU Poker and Texapoker.
Here’s everything we know so far, what the schedule is likely to look like, and how to grab a seat without paying the full buy-in.
The key facts
| Detail | |
| Event | France Poker Open (FPO) Paris, season finale |
| Dates | December 14–21, 2026 |
| Venue | Club Circus Paris, 37/39 Boulevard Murat, 75016 Paris (host of every FPO Paris stop since 2023) |
| Organisers | PMU Poker and Texapoker |
| Season | 10th FPO season, 6 stops in 2026 |
| Status | Dates confirmed; full schedule not yet published |
Note: PMU’s season announcement confirms the Paris dates but doesn’t name the club. Club Circus has hosted the last three Paris stops, and we’ll confirm here once the 2026 schedule goes up.
Where Paris fits in the 2026 season
This year the tour grew to six stops, one more than in 2025, with Gujan-Mestras replacing Pornic. Paris is the last stop of the year, and the place where the season leaderboard gets settled.
| Stop | Venue | Dates |
| Annecy | Casino Imperial | Jan 6–11 |
| Aix-en-Provence | Pasino Grand | Mar 3–8 |
| La Grande Motte | Pasino | May 12–15 |
| Gujan-Mestras | Not announced | Jul 13–19 |
| Lyon | Pasino Grand, La Tour de Salvagny | Oct 6–11 |
| Paris (finale) | Club Circus Paris | Dec 14–21 |
Source: PMU 2026 FPO calendar, via PokerNews France (Dec 2025).
What the schedule will probably look like
The 2026 Paris line-up hasn’t been released yet. The format has barely changed over the last few years, though, so last December’s festival is a good guide to what’s coming.
| Event (Dec 2025 format) | Buy-in | Format |
| FPO 300 (opener) | €300 | 4 starting days, 40,000 chips, 20–40 min levels |
| Main Event | €600 | 6 starting days, 60,000 chips, levels of 45, 50, then 60 min |
| High Roller | €1,200 | Two-day event |
| Omaha | €300 | Pot-Limit Omaha |
| FPO Turbo | €300 | Several turbo events through the week |
| FPO Closer | €300 | Last event of the festival |
Based on the December 12–21, 2025 FPO Paris at Club Circus (Texapoker and Les clubs de jeux parisiens). The 2026 buy-ins, start times and guarantees may differ.
Expect the same rhythm as always: the FPO 300 opens the week, the Main Event flights fill the middle, and the High Roller and Closer wrap things up over the final weekend. The 2025 edition didn’t advertise prize-pool guarantees, so don’t be surprised if 2026 follows suit.
How to qualify for less
You don’t need €600 in your pocket to play the Main Event. PMU Poker runs online satellites all year, and last season’s structure looked like this:
• Qualifiers from €2 on PMU.fr
• €50 Super Satellites on Wednesdays
• €100 Super Satellites on Sundays at 9 p.m., with guaranteed packages
• Live satellites at the club during the festival, around €120 for a Main Event seat in past editions
A practical tip: book through Texapoker or buy your ticket online through Club Circus. Last year, a Texapoker reservation held your seat until the start, and an online Circus ticket held it until late registration closed. On busy Day 1s in Paris, that matters.
Why the final table is worth chasing
Making the Main Event final table comes with more than prize money. In 2025, finalists got “Crack” status on PMU Poker, which meant 25% online rakeback, an annual €250 live ticket and a monthly €5,000 freeroll ticket.
There’s also the season leaderboard. In 2025 it paid €15,000, and the top 16 players went on to an online final with another €15,000 added by PMU and Texapoker. With Paris as the last stop, it’s the final chance to move up the standings.
Plan your trip
• Address: Club Circus Paris, 37/39 Boulevard Murat, 75016 Paris
• Opening hours: listed as 1 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. daily in past FPO listings.
• Book early: the Paris field is traditionally one of the biggest on the tour, and organisers expected several days to sell out last year.
Sources
• PokerNews France: PMU révèle le programme des FPO pour 2026
• Texapoker: Le France Poker Open au Club Circus Paris pour conclure 2025
• Les clubs de jeux parisiens: Le France Poker Open débarque au Club Circus Paris (Dec 2025)
• Texapoker: Paris (Club Circus) France Poker Open event page
FAQs
When is the France Poker Open 2026 in Paris?
December 14 to 21, 2026.
How much is the Main Event?
It was €600 in 2025. The 2026 buy-in hasn’t been announced yet.
Can I qualify online?
Yes. PMU Poker runs FPO satellites throughout the year, starting from €2.
Is there a guarantee?
No guarantee has been announced for 2026, and the 2025 Paris stop didn’t advertise one.
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