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 | – | |
| 14:00 | Batalha Real – Day 1 | €750 | |
| 16:00 | Bounty ITM | €150 | |
| 20:00 | Main Event Satellite Hit & Run up to 116k | €110 | |
| 21:00 | Wednesday Night of Speed | €150 | |
| 00:00 | Lingo at night | €10 | |
| Thursday, May 14 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 1B | €500 |
| 13:00 | Batalha Real – Final Day | – | |
| 16:00 | Lunch KO | €150 | |
| 20:00 | Main Event Satellite Hit & Run | €110 | |
| 21:00 | Thursday Night of Speed | €150 | |
| 00:00 | Lingo at night | €10 | |
| Friday, May 15 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 1C | €500 |
| 13:00 | Navegador | €400 | |
| 19:00 | Main Event – Day 1D Speed Race | €500 | |
| 20:00 | High Roller Satellite Hit & Run | €200 | |
| 00:00 | Lingo at night | €10 | |
| Saturday, May 16 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 2 | – |
| 13:00 | Monster Chips Tournament – Day 1 | €300 | |
| 14:00 | High Roller – Day 1 | €1,000 | |
| 16:00 | Rodeio KO | €150 | |
| 17:00 | Women's competition | €100 | |
| 21:00 | Saturday Night Speed | €150 | |
| 00:00 | Lingo at night | €10 | |
| Sunday, May 17 | 11:30 | Mistério Final | €250 |
| 12:30 | Main Event – Final Day | – | |
| 13:00 | Monster Chips Tournament – Final Day | – | |
| 13:00 | High Roller - Final Day | – | |
| 16:00 | Final Match | €150 |
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