Bratislava’s poker scene is about to get even more exciting. Kicking off on February 23 at Banco Bratislava, the Festival Bratislava 2026 promises over 50 events, and this year, organizers have introduced a bold new challenge: the €1,100 10-Game Mix High Roller, designed to test versatility across ten different poker variants.
A Festival Built for Variety
The Festival Bratislava has long been one of Europe’s standout poker events, featuring collaborations with The Hendon Mob Championship, a star-studded Main Event, and a range of creative formats including mixed games. Highlights for 2026 include:
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€250 The Hendon Mob Championship
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€550 The Festival Main Event
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€550 TORSES Mixed Games Main Event
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€250 NLH Heads-Up and €250 Sviten Special
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€125 Bomb Pot Madness NLH/PLO and €125 Baby TORSES
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Four €1,100 High Rollers (NLH / PLO / OFC / 10-Game Mix)
The €1,100 10-Game Mix High Roller
This brand-new event pushes players beyond their comfort zones. It’s aimed at both mixed-game specialists and NLH enthusiasts ready to take on a variety of formats. Notably, No Limit Hold’em will not appear in the rotation.
The ten games in the mix include:
| Order | Game | Format |
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| 1 | 2-7 Triple Draw | Fixed Limit |
| 2 | Pot Limit Omaha | Pot Limit |
| 3 | Stud High-Low 8 or Better | Fixed Limit |
| 4 | Badugi | Fixed Limit |
| 5 | Big O | Pot Limit |
| 6 | Stud | Fixed Limit |
| 7 | 2-7 Double Draw | Pot Limit |
| 8 | Omaha High-Low 8 or Better | Fixed Limit |
| 9 | Sviten Special | Fixed Limit |
| 10 | Razz | Fixed Limit |
Organizers describe the event as a two-day endurance test, switching seamlessly from Pot Limit Omaha to draw games and stud formats. Festival founder Franke, a longtime mixed games advocate, commented:
“Adding a Mixed Game High Roller is a natural step for our series. So far, we’ve had unique High Rollers in Open-Face Chinese poker, but this will be even better. And of course, we did it our way – don’t expect any hold’em in this mix!”
Online Qualifiers Heating Up
The final week of online qualification is underway, with last-chance satellites running across multiple networks. Players can still grab seats via:
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$30 finals for a €550 Main Event ticket (Feb 16, 18, 22)
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iPoker packages worth €1,850
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Coolbet and Unibet festival packages
The iPoker Network leads the qualifying path with over 25 operators participating. A “step system” allows players to advance from micro buy-ins to the Day 1 of the festival without a direct buy-in, and 16 full packages plus 12 Main Event tickets are guaranteed.
Each €1,850 package covers:
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6 nights accommodation (Feb 23–Mar 1) with breakfast
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€550 Main Event ticket (usable for NLH or TORSES)
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Festival merchandise (cap)
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Hospitality package
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€250 travel allowance
The Festival Bratislava 10-Game Mix High Roller promises a true test of skill, strategy, and endurance, offering both seasoned pros and ambitious enthusiasts a chance to prove themselves across Europe’s most diverse poker formats.
