PartyPoker Tour Cork 2026: €100K GTD Main Event Brings the Tour to Ireland
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Last Updated on October 21, 2026 by Bala Kumar
The PartyPoker Tour is adding a new country to its map. After running festivals in the United Kingdom and Spain, the tour will make its debut in Ireland this November, with Cork hosting a week-long festival from November 9 to 15, 2026.
The action takes place at the Macau Casino in downtown Cork, with 13 events over seven days. The schedule covers a wide range of buy-ins, from the €150 Mini Main Event up to the €1,000 High Roller.
Festival at a Glance
- Dates: November 9–15, 2026
- Venue: Macau Casino, Cork, Ireland
- Events: 13
- Main Event: €500 buy-in, €100,000 GTD
- Mini Main Event: €150 buy-in, €50,000 GTD
- High Roller: €1,000 NLH 7-Max
€500 Main Event – €100,000 Guaranteed
The Main Event gets underway on Thursday, November 12. Of the €500 buy-in, €445 goes straight into the prize pool and €55 covers fees. Players start with 50,000 chips and regular levels run for 40 minutes.
There are four ways to enter Day 1:
| Flight | Date | Time |
| Day 1A | Thu, Nov 12 | 2:00 PM |
| Day 1B | Fri, Nov 13 | 12:00 PM |
| Day 1C Turbo | Fri, Nov 13 | 8:00 PM |
| Day 1D Hyper | Sat, Nov 14 | 11:00 AM |
| Day 2 | Sat, Nov 14 | 5:00 PM |
| Final Table | Sun, Nov 15 | 3:00 PM |
€150 Mini Main Event – €50,000 Guaranteed
The festival opens on Monday, November 9 with the Mini Main Event. Players receive 40,000 chips with 30-minute levels. Four starting flights are on offer, including Turbo and Hyper options:
| Flight | Date | Time |
| Day 1A | Mon, Nov 9 | 5:00 PM |
| Day 1B | Tue, Nov 10 | 2:00 PM |
| Day 1C Turbo | Tue, Nov 10 | 8:00 PM |
| Day 1D Hyper | Wed, Nov 11 | 12:00 PM |
| Day 2 | Wed, Nov 11 | 6:00 PM |
| Final Table | Thu, Nov 12 | – |
More Events on the Schedule
Beyond the two main tournaments, Cork offers plenty of variety:
- €250 Surprise Bonus (Mystery Bounty): Starts Saturday, November 14, with Regular, Turbo and Hyper flights before Day 2 on Sunday
- €1,000 NLH High Roller 7-Max: Sunday, November 15, for higher-stakes players
- €150 PLO 7-Max: Thursday, November 12
- €60 Tennessee Hold’em Irish Championship: Saturday, November 14
- €200 NLH KO and €100 NLH sponsored by House of Tables
- Party Madness evening events (€60): Fun formats including Win the Button, Red River NLH Bounty and Crazy Pineapple Bounty
- €100 Last Chance NLH Double Board: The final event on Sunday evening
Full Festival Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 5:00 PM | €150 Mini Main Event – Day 1A |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 8:00 PM | €30 Mini Main Target Stack Satellite (3 seats) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2:00 PM | €150 Mini Main Event – Day 1B |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6:00 PM | €30 Mini Main Target Stack Satellite (3 seats) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8:00 PM | €150 Mini Main Event – Day 1C Turbo |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 12:00 PM | €150 Mini Main Event – Day 1D Hyper |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 3:00 PM | €60 Main Event Target Stack Satellite (3 seats) |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5:00 PM | €200 NLH KO |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 6:00 PM | €150 Mini Main Event – Day 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 10:00 PM | €60 Party Madness PLO/NLH Bounty |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2:00 PM | €500 Main Event – Day 1A |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6:00 PM | €150 PLO 7-Max |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 7:00 PM | €85 Main Event Target Stack Satellite (8 seats) |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 10:00 PM | €60 Party Madness – Win the Button NLH Bounty |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 12:00 PM | €500 Main Event – Day 1B |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 5:00 PM | €100 NLH sponsored by House of Tables |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 8:00 PM | €500 Main Event – Day 1C Turbo |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:00 PM | €60 Party Madness Red River NLH Bounty |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 11:00 AM | €500 Main Event – Day 1D Hyper |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 2:00 PM | €250 Surprise Bonus – Day 1A |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 5:00 PM | €500 Main Event – Day 2 |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6:00 PM | €60 Tennessee Hold’em Irish Championship |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 7:00 PM | €250 Surprise Bonus – Day 1B Turbo |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 10:00 PM | €60 Party Madness Crazy Pineapple Bounty |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 11:00 AM | €250 Surprise Bonus – Day 1C Hyper |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 2:00 PM | €115 High Roller Satellite (2 × €1,000 seats) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 3:00 PM | €500 Main Event – Final Table |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 4:00 PM | €250 Surprise Bonus – Day 2 |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 4:00 PM | €1,000 NLH High Roller 7-Max |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6:00 PM | €100 Last Chance NLH Double Board |
No Extra Prize Pool Deductions
One standout feature of the PartyPoker Tour is its prize pool policy. According to the organiser, nothing extra will be taken out of the prize pool beyond the listed fees, so players know exactly what they’re playing for.
How to Qualify Online
PartyPoker is running online satellites for the Cork festival, giving players a way in for very small amounts. Qualification options start with freerolls and satellites from just €0.20. Live target stack satellites will also run throughout the week, including two €115 seats-to-the-High-Roller satellite on the final Sunday.
Part of a Growing Tour
Cork is part of a 10-stop PartyPoker Tour calendar in 2026. Each stop features the same three headline events: the €/£500 Main Event, the €/£150 Mini Main and the €/£1,000 High Roller. The season opened in Sheffield in January, where the Main Event drew 273 entries and a £121,485 prize pool, with Siddarth Sudunagunta taking the £20,000 top prize. After Cork, the tour moves on to Casino Odiseo in Murcia (November 30 – December 6) before finishing at Genting Casino Stratford in London (December 12–20).
Cork is also familiar ground for PartyPoker. The brand previously ran a €100,000 guaranteed Grand Prix Cork at the same venue in 2017, which drew 426 players and was won by Niall McAree for €25,000.
Results and Updates
The festival begins on Monday, November 9 with the Mini Main Event. This article will be updated with entries, prize pools and winners as each event wraps up.
For full details and online qualifiers, visit the PartyPoker website.
FAQs
1. When is the PartyPoker Tour Cork 2026?
The PartyPoker Tour Cork festival is scheduled for November 9–15, 2026, at Macau Casino in Cork, Ireland. The seven-day series features 13 events, including the Main Event, Mini Main Event and High Roller.
2. What is the buy-in and guarantee for the PartyPoker Tour Cork Main Event?
The Main Event has a €500 buy-in and a €100,000 guaranteed prize pool. Players start with 50,000 chips, and regular blind levels last 40 minutes.
3. When does the PartyPoker Tour Cork Main Event start?
The Main Event’s first starting flight, Day 1A, is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Additional flights take place on November 13 and 14, with the final table scheduled for November 15.
4. What other tournaments are featured at PartyPoker Tour Cork 2026?
The schedule includes a €150 Mini Main Event with a €50,000 guarantee, a €250 Surprise Bonus Mystery Bounty, a €1,000 NLH High Roller 7-Max, a €150 PLO 7-Max and several Party Madness events.
5. How can players qualify for the PartyPoker Tour Cork 2026?
Players can qualify through online satellites on PartyPoker, with options starting from €0.20, according to the supplied schedule. Live target stack satellites will also run at Macau Casino throughout the festival.
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