Women's Poker Festival Queens of Tallinn 2026: New Heights

Queens of Tallinn returns to Tallinn in August 2026 with a packed schedule of women's tournaments, cash games, and team competitions.

From August 27 to 30, 2026, the unique women’s poker festival Queens of Tallinn will once again take place in Tallinn. The event will be held at two prestigious venues — Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel — bringing together four days of intense poker action: women’s tournaments, team competitions, round-the-clock cash games, and plenty of additional activities. Organized by OlyBet Poker, the festival was the first of its kind in the region and continues to gain momentum, attracting participants from the Baltics, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe. Record Results in 2025: Growing Popularity and New Achievements Last year’s Queens of Tallinn 2025 festival was a major event for women’s poker in Estonia and beyond. The Main Event attracted 96 entries — a new series record, generating a prize pool of €27,677. The winner was Lithuania’s Giedre Valgemäe, who, after a four-way deal at the final table, claimed the title and the top prize of €5,690. This success marked another milestone in her poker career. Since the first festival in 2023, when 65 players registered for the Main Event, the series has shown steady growth: 85 entries in 2024, and 96 in 2025. Beyond the competitive aspect, Queens of Tallinn is renowned for its atmosphere, bringing together players from Northern Europe for fair competition, support, and friendly interaction. Main Event 2026: Increased Buy-In and New Opportunities The highlight of the festival will be the Queens of Tallinn 2026 Main Event with a €555 buy-in — the largest Main Event in the series’ history. The tournament kicks off on Friday, August 28, and features nine levels on Day 1. On Saturday, players will continue until the final table of nine is set, with the final taking place on Sunday, August 30. As before, the final table will be broadcast live, allowing fans to follow the action online. In 2026, the buy-in has increased from €350 to €555, making the tournament even more prestigious and significant for the European women’s poker community. For those not ready to pay the full buy-in, online satellites are available: daily Centroll tournaments on Olybet Poker offer tickets to weekly finals, where seats in the Main Event are up for grabs. Main Event Dates: August 28-30, 2026 Buy-in: €555 Structure: 9 levels on Day 1, then play down to the final table, final on August 30 Online Satellites: daily Centrolls and weekly finals on Olybet Poker PokerNews Queens Crown and a Packed Side Event Schedule Among the side events, special attention goes to the PokerNews Queens Crown Deepstack with a €200 buy-in. This tournament will take place on Saturday, August 29, at 14:30, and is exclusively for women. Players start with 30,000 chips, and blind levels last 20 minutes each. PokerNews Queens Crown debuted at last year’s festival and quickly became one of the most popular events on the schedule, reflecting PokerNews’ support for women’s poker. In addition to the Main Event and PokerNews Queens Crown, the festival program features over 10 additional tournaments in various formats: Deepstack tournaments — with increased starting stacks for deeper play Bounty tournaments — part of the prize pool is awarded for knocking out opponents Mixed games — tournaments featuring a rotation of different poker variants Turbo tournaments — fast-paced format with short blind levels Satellites — qualifying tournaments for seats in the main events Open Win TV Series tournament — the only event with an open player field Cash game enthusiasts will also find plenty of options: round-the-clock cash tables for players of all levels will be available throughout the festival. Full Schedule of Queens of Tallinn 2026 The organizers have prepared a packed schedule featuring more than 10 tournaments over four days. In addition to the Main Event and PokerNews Queens Crown, the program includes deepstack, bounty, mixed games, turbo tournaments, satellites, and a special team format. All events cater to different skill levels and bankrolls, allowing every participant to find the right fit. Cash games will be available 24/7 throughout the festival, which is especially convenient for those who prefer the dynamic format without tournament restrictions. The Return of the Team Challenge: Support and Team Spirit One of the brightest traditions of Queens of Tallinn remains the Team Challenge, where teams of three compete for points by participating in the festival’s women’s tournaments. Extra points are awarded for making the money. This format fosters unity and mutual support, turning an individual competition into a collective adventure. The Team Challenge is especially popular among participants and attracts numerous teams from all over Europe every year. Main Event 2025 Results For reference, here are the results of last year’s Main Event: Place Player Country Prize (€) 1 Giedre Valgemäe Lithuania 5,690 2-4 Three participants (names not specified) — — (four-way deal) — Total entries — 96 — Prize pool — 27,677 The growth in entries from 65 in 2023 to 96 in 2025 confirms the festival’s steady development and the growing interest in women’s poker in the region. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For members of PPPoker clubs, the news about Queens of Tallinn brings several important practical takeaways. First, women’s poker events are becoming larger and more diverse, giving players more opportunities for development and experience sharing at the international level. Keeping an eye on the structure and format of festivals like Queens of Tallinn is useful for planning your own club events and making them more attractive. Second, the increase in buy-ins and prize pools in women’s tournaments signals growing interest and competition. This is a great incentive for regular play and skill improvement in online clubs, so you’re ready to participate in live events of this caliber. Finally, team formats and community support, which are hallmarks of Queens of Tallinn, can be successfully implemented in PPPoker club practice. Creating your own team leagues, challenges, or themed tournaments can help strengthen internal motivation and increase player engagement, especially among women.