{"id":12759,"date":"2026-04-29T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=12759"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:27:13","slug":"estoril-poker-fest-2026-main-event-pokernews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/estoril-poker-fest-2026-main-event-pokernews\/","title":{"rendered":"PokerNews will provide live coverage of the \u20ac500 Estoril Poker Carnival Main Event."},"content":{"rendered":"
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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 \u20ac500 Main Event, providing real-time hand updates, chip stacks, and live coverage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>


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.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

PokerNews will be on-site to provide live coverage of the \u20ac500 Main Event, ensuring all the exciting matches are captured in real time.<\/span><\/p>

Main Event Schedule (May 13-17)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

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.<\/span><\/p>

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.<\/span><\/p>

Estoril Poker Carnival Main Event Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
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date<\/span><\/th>time<\/span><\/th>Tournament<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
May 13 (Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>12:00<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Day 1A<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
May 14 (Thursday)<\/span><\/td>12:00<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Day 1B<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
May 15 (Friday)<\/span><\/td>12:00<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Day 1C<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
May 15 (Friday)<\/span><\/td>19:00<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Day 1D (Speed Race)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
May 16 (Saturday)<\/span><\/td>12:00<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Day 2<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
May 17 (Sunday)<\/span><\/td>12:30<\/span><\/td>Main Event \u2013 Final Day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

Tournament Highlights and Surrounding Events<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

This carnival isn't just about the main event. The schedule includes...\u00a020 different tournaments<\/strong>It is designed to cater to players of all budgets, offering everything from high-stakes matches to affordable "fast" game modes.<\/span><\/p>

The following are just two key peripheral events:<\/span><\/p>