The Estoril Poker Carnival will take place from May 12th to 17th at Casino Estoril, featuring 6-max tables. PokerNews will provide live coverage of the €500 Main Event, offering real-time hand updates and chip counts.
Published: April 29, 2026Updated: April 29, 2026Category: Regional News
Regional Poker NewsPokerNews will provide live coverage of the €500 Estoril Poker Carnival Main Event.
PokerNews is heading to the Portuguese coast! The 2026 Estoril Poker Festival will take place from May 12th to 17th at Casino Estoril, featuring 6-max tables. PokerNews will be on-site to cover the €500 Main Event, providing real-time hand updates, chip stacks, and live coverage.
The Estoril Poker Carnival will take place at Casino Estoril from May 12 to 17, bringing a vibrant 6-max format to the Portuguese coast.
PokerNews will be on-site to provide live coverage of the €500 Main Event, ensuring all the exciting matches are captured in real time.
Main Event Schedule (May 13-17)
The five-day Main Event will begin on May 13 and will feature four starting classes. As with all events, the Main Event will be played at 6-player tables, ensuring more head-to-head battles, more frequent blind fights, and a more aggressive playstyle compared to traditional 9- or 10-player tournaments.
There are four starting divisions (Day 1A, Day 1B, Day 1C, and Day 1D), giving players multiple opportunities to accumulate chips and advance to the final days of the tournament. Stay tuned to the PokerNews live coverage page for all the latest developments, including chip count updates, photos, and live hand reports.
Estoril Poker Carnival Main Event Schedule
date
time
Tournament
May 13 (Wednesday)
12:00
Main Event – Day 1A
May 14 (Thursday)
12:00
Main Event – Day 1B
May 15 (Friday)
12:00
Main Event – Day 1C
May 15 (Friday)
19:00
Main Event – Day 1D (Speed Race)
May 16 (Saturday)
12:00
Main Event – Day 2
May 17 (Sunday)
12:30
Main Event – Final Day
Tournament Highlights and Surrounding Events
This carnival isn't just about the main event. The schedule includes... 20 different tournamentsIt is designed to cater to players of all budgets, offering everything from high-stakes matches to affordable "fast" game modes.
The following are just two key peripheral events:
€750 Batalha Real (May 13-14): The two-day event served as a perfect warm-up for the main event, providing a deeper structure for players seeking a mid-to-high buy-in challenge.
€1,000 High Roller (May 16-17): The most prestigious peripheral event of the week. Top professionals from the region are expected to participate in this two-day, six-player tournament.
€250 Mistério Final (May 17): Apart from "The Closer," this is the last chance for players to participate in events at the Estoril Poker Carnival.
In addition, there will be a €100 women's event on Saturday (May 16) (17:00), as well as numerous satellite matches throughout the tournament.
Estoril Poker Carnival Full Schedule
date
time
Event Name
Buy gold
Tuesday, May 12
16:30
Opening Match Mystery Bounty Tournament – Day 1
€250
18:00
Main Event Satellite Hit & Run up to 116k
€110
21:00
Tuesday Night Fast
€150
00:00
Lingo at night
€10
Wednesday, May 13
12:00
Main Event – Day 1A
€500
13:00
Opening Match Mystery Bounty Tournament – Final Day
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