Slovakia’s premier poker series, The Festival in Bratislava 2026, runs February 23 – March 1, and RedStar Poker offers multiple ways to qualify for seats or full packages to the event. Here’s a complete breakdown.
Package Satellites on RedStar Poker
RedStar Poker’s iPoker network guarantees 17 packages worth €1,850 each across five flighted tournaments. Four of these satellites have a €100 buy-in with up to 5 re-entries, and Day 1s run daily from January 19 to February 15, 2026.
Day 2 schedules:
- The Festival 3x€1,850 – Jan 25, 19:00 GMT
- The Festival 4x€1,850 – Feb 1, 19:00 GMT
- The Festival 5x€1,850 – Feb 8, 19:00 GMT
- The Festival 4x€1,850 – Feb 15, 19:00 GMT
Ways to qualify:
- Ladder system: Daily Centroll → €0.25 Step 1 → €3 Step 2 → €15 Step 3 → €100 Satellite
- Revenue Mission: Earn 20,000 points (€2,000 in rake)
The fifth flighted package satellite has a €2 buy-in with 1 package guaranteed; Day 2 starts Feb 16, 18:00 GMT.
Package Includes (€1,850 value):
- €550 Main Event buy-in
- €840 for 6 nights at Hotel Crowne Plaza Bratislava 4* or AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town 4* (double occupancy)
- €210 hospitality package with daily group activities
- €250 spending money
Seat-Only Satellites
RedStar Poker also offers seat-only satellites guaranteeing 12 Main Event seats:
| Satellite | Buy-in | Seats Guaranteed | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x€550 Gtd | €50 | 2 | Jan 26, 19:30 GMT |
| 2x€550 Gtd | €50 | 2 | Feb 2, 19:30 GMT |
| 3x€550 Gtd | €50 | 3 | Feb 9, 19:30 GMT |
| 5x€550 Gtd | €50 | 5 | Feb 16, 19:30 GMT |
Ladder system for just €0.01: Daily Centroll → €0.50 → €5 → €50 Satellite.
Note: Travel and accommodation costs for winners of seat-only satellites are the player’s responsibility.
The Festival Main Events
The festival features two Main Events with a €550 buy-in:
- The Festival Main Event: Day 1s – Feb 24, 25, 26, 27
- Mixed Games Main Event – TORSES: Day 1s – Feb 23, 24
Players who qualify via RedStar Poker can choose which event to enter.
RedStar Poker satellites make it possible to turn a small buy-in into a full festival experience, including poker, accommodations, and activities in Bratislava’s premier venues.
