Kings of Tallinn Autumn 2026: Main Event with a €500,000 Guarantee

The Kings of Tallinn Autumn Festival 2026 will take place from October 9 to 18 in Tallinn. Over 60 tournaments and a Main Event with a €1,100 buy-in and a €500,000 guarantee.

From October 9 to 18, 2026, the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition festival will once again take place in Tallinn. The traditional venue will be the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel and the Olympic Park Casino. Over ten days, players will be able to participate in more than 60 tournaments of various formats, with the Main Event featuring a €1,100 buy-in and a €500,000 guarantee as the centerpiece. In addition, the schedule includes many other exciting events, including NLH, PLO, mixed games, progressive bounty tournaments, the Team Challenge, and round-the-clock cash games. Overview of the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 Schedule The Kings of Tallinn festival is known for its friendly atmosphere and variety of poker events. This year’s schedule features over 60 tournaments designed for players with different bankrolls and experience levels. The Main Event with a €1,100 buy-in and a €500,000 guarantee is undoubtedly the highlight of the series, but there are plenty of other interesting formats for participants: €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship — the perfect choice for mid-stakes players looking to compete for substantial prizes. €1,100 DeepStack Mystery Bounty — a tournament with deep stacks and an element of surprise thanks to mystery bounties, adding excitement and strategic depth. €3,000 NLH — an event for high rollers who prefer a higher level of competition and prize pools. Various PLO and low buy-in NLH tournaments, mixed games, progressive bounties, and numerous satellites. For team players, there’s the Kings of Tallinn Team Challenge , and for cash game enthusiasts, round-the-clock tables are available throughout the festival. This variety ensures everyone can find the right format and test their skills in both tournaments and cash games. Main Event: €1,100 Main Event with a €500,000 Guarantee The main event of the series will be the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Main Event with a guaranteed prize pool of €500,000. The tournament kicks off on October 14 with the first starting flight (Flight 1A), beginning at 12:00 local time. Additional starting flights will take place on the same day and the next, October 15, allowing players to choose a convenient time to enter the game. Each participant will start the tournament with a stack of 30,000 chips. The level duration on Day 1 will vary from 40 to 60 minutes depending on the specific flight, offering opportunities for both dynamic and more strategic play. Day 2 will be held on October 16, after which the remaining players will return to the tables on October 17 (Day 3). The final day, when the new “King of Tallinn” will be crowned, will take place on October 18. For players who want to enter the Main Event at a more affordable price, there are numerous satellites with buy-ins of €80 and €150. The €150 satellites are especially attractive, as they guarantee seats in the Main Event via the OlyBet platform. Satellites: An Affordable Path to Major Tournaments The Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 schedule includes many satellites, allowing players to qualify for the most prestigious tournaments in the series for a fraction of the main buy-in. This is a great opportunity for players with limited bankrolls to test themselves in major events and compete for serious prizes. €80 satellites lead to the €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship and €1,100 DeepStack Mystery Bounty tournaments. €150 satellites give you a chance to win a ticket to the Main Event (€1,100 Main Event) . Each such satellite awards several guaranteed seats. Online satellites on OlyBet Poker — hundreds of Main Event tickets are up for grabs, making participation even more accessible to a wide audience. The schedule also features freebuy satellites with rebuys and add-ons for €20, allowing you to get in the game with minimal expense. With so many qualification options, getting into the major Kings of Tallinn events is easier than ever. Kings of Tallinn Team Challenge: Team Competition A special place in the festival program is reserved for the Kings of Tallinn Team Challenge — a team competition that adds an element of collective rivalry and motivation. To participate, players need to form a team of four. Each team earns points based on their members’ results in the festival tournaments. Participation in the Team Challenge is free, and the prize pool is formed from 2% of the prize pools of all qualifying Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition tournaments. Importantly, satellites and the €100 WinTV tournament do not contribute to the team prize pool, and only tournaments with at least 12 unique registered players are counted. The Team Challenge prize pool will be divided among the top seven teams at the end of the festival. Team registration closes on October 16 at 16:30 local time. Quick Facts about Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 Dates: October 9–18, 2026 Venue: Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel and Olympic Park Casino, Tallinn Number of tournaments: over 60 Main Event: €1,100 Main Event with a €500,000 guarantee Other key events: €555 Championship, €1,100 DeepStack Mystery Bounty, €3,000 NLH, PLO, mixed games, progressive bounties Satellites: buy-ins from €20 (freebuy with rebuys/add-ons), €80 and €150, including online on OlyBet Poker Team Challenge: team competition, free entry, prize pool formed from 2% of qualifying tournament prize pools Cash games: available 24/7 throughout the festival Festival photos provided by Elena Kask for OlyBet. PokerNews editor Eliot Thomas, who specializes in poker and casino coverage including the Triton Super High Roller Series in South Korea, WSOP, and EPT, notes that the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 schedule has something for everyone — from high rollers to low-stakes enthusiasts, and the variety of formats and round-the-clock cash games make the festival one of the most attractive in the region. Schedule of Key Tournaments and Satellites for Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 October 9–18: Over 60 tournaments of various formats October 14, 12:00: Start of the Main Event (€1,100 Main Event, Flight 1A) October 14–15: Additional Main Event starting flights October 16: Day 2 of the Main Event, Team Challenge registration closes (16:30) October 17: Day 3 of the Main Event October 18: Final day and Main Event winner determined Throughout the festival: €80 and €150 satellites, freebuy satellites with €20 rebuys/add-ons, online satellites on OlyBet Poker Team Challenge: All festival long, prize pool for the top 7 teams What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the announcement of the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 schedule is a great reason to test their skills on the international stage. Thanks to the large number of low buy-in satellites, it’s now easier to qualify for major live tournaments, meaning even players with small bankrolls can aim for significant prizes. Formats like DeepStack Mystery Bounty and team challenges, which are becoming increasingly popular in live series, can serve as inspiration for organizing club events on PPPoker. This will help diversify internal tournaments, add a team competition element, and attract new participants. Finally, the experience of participating in major live festivals like Kings of Tallinn helps PPPoker players not only improve their strategy but also make valuable connections, share experiences, and broaden their poker horizons. Keep an eye on the schedule, play the satellites, and don’t miss your chance to make a name for yourself on the international stage!