PokerStars Irish Open After Party kicks off: 69 events with a total guaranteed 1TP 4T 3 million online poker extravaganza in full swing.

PokerStars launches the Irish Open After Party online series with a total guaranteed prize pool of over $3 million.

Following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Irish Open, PokerStars is launching a brand new online series—Irish Open After PartyThis series has reignited the passion of poker players worldwide. Held from April 12th to April 20th, the nine-day event features 69 tournaments and a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding $3 million, making it one of the most anticipated online poker events recently.

The 2026 Irish Open Main Event saw record-breaking popularity. With a €1,150 buy-in, it attracted 5,003 entries, resulting in a total prize pool of €4,852,910. Romanian player Narcis Nedelcu won the title after a five-way deal at the final table, taking home €336,798. Had the deal not been made, he could have won as much as €517,100, demonstrating the event's scale and influence.

Building on this momentum, PokerStars launched the After Party online series to continue the excitement. Although the prize pool for each event in this series did not reach the level of the Main Event, the total guaranteed prize pool of over $3 million across 69 events remains highly attractive. Buy-ins range from $5.50 to $5.30, catering to everyone from novice players to high-stakes experts, ensuring broad participation.

In terms of tournament types, while No-Limit Hold'em remains the mainstream, the official organizers have also added a variety of gameplay options, including Pot-Limit Omaha, PLO Hi-Lo, 8-Game, Deuce-to-Seven Triple Draw, and HORSE, to meet the strategic needs and technical challenges of different players.

The opening day (April 12th) will feature eight events, with the two most anticipated being the "Spraggy's Mystery" series matches:

• $11 Mystery Sunday Storm (Guaranteed $75,000)
• $75 Mystery Sunday Special (Guaranteed minimum of $400,000)

Both events are two-day events, providing players with more time to compete.

The highlight of this series – the Main Event "Celtic Fortune" – will officially begin on April 19th, with a buy-in of $109 and a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000. This event uses a Progressive Knockout (PKO) payout format and allows players up to 5 re-entries within the first 4 hours, significantly increasing the excitement and strategic depth of the tournament. Day 2 will take place on April 20th, and the ultimate champion will be crowned on that day.

In addition, PokerStars offers a variety of satellite tournaments, with a minimum requirement of $1.10 to participate, giving more players the opportunity to advance to the main event and compete for high prize money.

Overall, the PokerStars Irish Open After Party not only maintained the momentum of the offline tournament but also successfully created a global online poker extravaganza through diverse formats and accessible entry requirements. Whether you're a professional or an amateur player, you can find your own stage in this series.