The PokerStars Open Era Begins in Campione – See the Full Schedule

The wait is nearly over. PokerStars is about to usher in a brand new era of live poker with the launch of the PokerStars Open, and it all kicks off in the stunning setting of Campione, Italy, from March 10-16, 2025.

With an action-packed schedule, a fresh vision for live events, and the chance to earn points for the recently introduced PokerStars Live League, this series is ready to make an instant impact on the poker community.

Welcome to the PokerStars Open

If you’ve been craving a new poker experience that combines everything you love about the game—big prize pools, prestigious venues, and an exciting atmosphere—then the PokerStars Open is about to become your new favorite tour.

This brand-new series replaces familiar regional circuits like Estrellas, Eureka, FPS, and UKIPT, blending their best elements into a powerhouse festival that offers a €1/£1 million guaranteed Main Event at select stops.

Campione will be the first of six standalone PokerStars Open events in 2025, with the tour also making stops in Ireland, Belgium, Spain, the UK, and France. The series will also feature special €1 million guaranteed Main Events at EPT Barcelona and EPT Monte Carlo, making this one of the most ambitious PokerStars tours in years.

Why Campione?

There’s no better place to launch a new poker legacy than Casinò di Campione, an iconic venue on the scenic shores of Lake Lugano. This legendary casino has hosted major poker tournaments before—including EPT Campione in 2012—and is now set for a grand resurgence thanks to PokerStars’ partnership with Sisal S.p.A.

What’s on the Schedule?

The PokerStars Open Campione schedule is a dream for players of all levels, with everything from knockout tournaments and deep-stacked events to a €5,000 Super High Roller. And of course, the €1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event will take center stage, giving players a shot at a huge prize pool in the tour’s first-ever flagship tournament.

Key highlights include:

• March 11: €2,200 PokerStars Open High Roller kicks off
• March 12-13: Four starting flights for the €1,100 Main Event
• March 15: The €5,000 Super High Roller steals the show
• March 16: The Main Event Final crowns the first-ever PokerStars Open champion

PokerStars Open Campione Full Schedule

Introducing the PokerStars Live League

Campione is also the first stop where players can start accumulating points in the PokerStars Live League. This brand-new leaderboard competition gives players the chance to win over €150,000 in buy-ins and—most excitingly—the opportunity to audition for a spot on Team PokerStars Pro. That’s right: the top finishers in the league will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to represent PokerStars on the global stage.

You’ll be able to follow your progress in real-time with the PokerStars Live app, which will keep you updated on how you stack up against the competition. And even if you don’t make it into the money, you’ll still earn points—20% of the value of the min-cash points if you bust before hitting the cash. So, you’re always in the game.

Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game.

Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).