The Estoril Poker Fest is set to take over Casino Estoril from May 12–17, bringing a high-energy 6-Max format to the Portuguese coast.
PokerNews will be on-site to provide live reporting for the €500 Main Event, ensuring all the action is captured in real-time.
Main Event Action (May 13-17)
Five days of Main Event play gets underway on May 13, with the first of four starting flights. Like all events, it will be played in a 6-max format, guaranteeing more action, more frequent blind encounters, and a more aggressive style of play compared to traditional full-ring tournaments.
There are four starting flights (Days 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D) giving players multiple opportunities to build a stack for the final days. Follow all the action on the PokerNews live reporting page, featuring chip counts, photos, and hand-by-hand updates.
Estoril Poker Fest Main Event Schedule.
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 13 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 1A |
| Thursday, May 14 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 1B |
| Friday, May 15 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 1C |
| Friday, May 15 | 19:00 | Main Event – Day 1D Turbo |
| Saturday, May 16 | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 2 |
| Sunday, May 17 | 12:30 | Main Event – Final Day |
Schedule Highlights & Side Events
The festival isn’t just about the Main Event. The schedule is packed with 20 different tournaments designed to fit all bankrolls, from high-stakes battles to affordable “Turbo” formats.
Here are just two highlighted side events:
- €750 Batalha Real (May 13–14): A two-day event that serves as a perfect warm-up for the Main Event, offering a deeper structure for those looking for a mid-high buy-in challenge.
- €1,000 High Roller (May 16–17): The most prestigious side event of the week. Expect the region’s top professionals to turn out for this two-day 6-Max showdown.
- €250 Mistério Final (May 17): Besides The Closer, this is the last chance for players to get in on the action during the Estoril Poker Fest.
There is also a €100 Ladies Event on Saturday May 16 (17:00) and plenty of satellites filling the schedule.
Estoril Poker Fest Full Schedule
Will Shillibier
Managing Editor