Olybet Poker will host the ninth Coolbet Open 2026 in Tallinn

From September 1 to 6, 2026, the ninth Coolbet Open poker festival by Olybet Poker will take place at the Hilton Tallinn Park hotel in Tallinn.

Olybet Poker prepares to host the ninth Coolbet Open in Tallinn The Coolbet Open festival returns to Hilton Tallinn Park From September 1 to 6, 2026, one of the most prominent poker festivals in Northern Europe — the Coolbet Open — will once again take place in the capital of Estonia. The event is organized by Olybet Poker, and the venue is the Hilton Tallinn Park hotel, which has already hosted this tournament brand several times. After a few years at other locations, the Coolbet Open returns to its familiar home, which played a key role in establishing the festival as one of the main events on the region’s poker calendar. This year marks the ninth edition of the Coolbet Open, and as always, it will bring together players from various Northern European countries at the poker tables. The six-day festival combines a packed tournament schedule with the opportunity to explore Tallinn’s attractions, a city that has strengthened its reputation in recent years as one of the live poker hubs of the Baltics. Main Event: €550 NLH Coolbet Open Main Event The highlight of the series will once again be the Main Event in No Limit Hold’em with a €550 buy-in . The tournament will feature three starting flights, and the champion will be crowned on Saturday, September 5. The first starting flight begins on Wednesday, September 2, at 12:00. The second flight is scheduled for Thursday, September 3. The third starting day will be a turbo flight on the evening of September 3. All players who make it through the starting flights with chips will return to the tables on Friday, September 4, to play Day 2. The final day, when the winner will be determined, takes place on Saturday, September 5. Over 30 tournaments: formats, buy-ins, and schedule highlights The festival schedule features more than 30 tournaments catering to players with different preferences and bankrolls. In addition to classic No Limit Hold’em, participants can enter Pot Limit Omaha, Progressive Bounty, Mystery Bounty, satellites, mixed games, and hyper-turbo formats. Festival opener: €350 DeepStack Mystery Bounty on Tuesday, September 1. In this tournament, part of the prize pool is awarded as random bounties, adding an element of surprise. Main Event: €550 NLH Coolbet Open Main Event (details above). Second major tournament: €1,100 Coolbet Open DeepStack starts on Friday, September 4. This is another chance for players to compete for a big prize pool. Ladies Event: €150 Ladies Event, aimed at women players. Satellites: Throughout the week, there will be qualifying tournaments where players can win tickets to the Main Event and DeepStack. Hyper-turbo tournaments: Fast-paced tournaments are scheduled every evening for fans of dynamic play. Fans of mixed games will also find plenty of interesting events: the schedule includes tournaments in Sviten, TORSE, Open-Face Chinese Pineapple, PLO5, PLO6, Seven Card Stud, Razz, Omaha Hi-Lo, and 2-7 Triple Draw. This variety allows players to try their hand at rare formats and diversify their tournament experience. Hilton Tallinn Park — a proven poker venue The Hilton Tallinn Park hotel, located near Tallinn’s historic center, has hosted the Coolbet Open several times and is considered one of the most renowned poker locations in the Baltics. Festival participants will not only enjoy the tournaments but also have the chance to stroll through the famous Old Town, a favorite spot for poker event guests. Brief schedule of key Coolbet Open 2026 tournaments September 1 (Tuesday): €350 DeepStack Mystery Bounty kicks off September 2 (Wednesday): first starting flight of the €550 Main Event September 3 (Thursday): second and third (turbo) flights of the €550 Main Event September 4 (Friday): Day 2 of the €550 Main Event; start of the €1,100 DeepStack September 5 (Saturday): final of the €550 Main Event, continuation of the €1,100 DeepStack Throughout the week: Ladies Event, satellites, hyper-turbos, mixed games Context: what is known about the series and organizers The Coolbet Open is a regular series held by Olybet Poker, bringing players together in Tallinn for the ninth time. Over the years, the festival has become one of the region’s premier poker events, and its return to Hilton Tallinn Park highlights its importance to the local poker community. The organizers focus on offering a variety of formats and making tournaments accessible to players of all skill levels. The schedule includes both major events with substantial buy-ins and more affordable tournaments and satellites, attracting both professionals and amateurs. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to consider expanding their poker experience beyond online tables. Festivals like the Coolbet Open showcase just how diverse and exciting live poker can be, especially with so many formats and accessible buy-ins. Players used to online tournaments can use such events as an opportunity to test themselves in live series, compare skill levels, try new disciplines, and connect with like-minded people from other countries. In addition, the presence of satellites and mixed game tournaments creates extra chances for qualification and gaining unique experiences. Finally, the Coolbet Open schedule may inspire PPPoker club series organizers to introduce new tournament formats, such as mystery bounty or mixed games, making club play even more interesting and varied for all participants.