EPT Barcelona 2025: Main Event, High Roller & Estrellas Headline Stacked Schedule

04 Jun 2025

2 min. read

BARCELONA, SPAIN – The European Poker Tour (EPT) today unveiled the flagship tournaments for EPT Barcelona 2025, confirming the festival will run from August 27 to September 7 at Casino Barcelona. With guarantees expected to smash previous records, here are the most anticipated events:

🔥 1. EPT Barcelona €5,300 Main Event

Dates: August 31 – September 7, 2025
Buy-in: €5,300
Guarantee: €7,500,000+ (Expected to exceed 2024’s €7.1M prize pool)
Structure: 4 starting flights (Days 1A-1D), deep stack, 60-minute levels.
Why it’s huge: The crown jewel of EPT Barcelona consistently draws 2,000+ entries. The 2024 champion won €1,422,000 – expect even bigger numbers in 2025.

💎 2. €10,300 EPT High Roller

Dates: September 3–5, 2025
Buy-in: €10,300
Guarantee: €3,000,000
Structure: Single re-entry, 40-minute levels (Day 1), 60-minute levels (Day 2+).
Player Magnet: Attracts elite pros and high-stakes crushers. Last year’s prize pool soared past €4M – 2025 could set a new benchmark.

🌟 3. €1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event

Dates: August 28 – September 1, 2025
Buy-in: €1,100
Guarantee: €2,000,000
Structure: 6 starting flights, unlimited re-entries per flight.
The People’s Choice: Europe’s largest mid-stakes event. Drew 7,543 entries in 2024 (prize pool: €6.8M). A €1M+ first prize is likely again.

🚀 Other Must-Play Events:

€25,000 EPT Super High Roller (Sept 1–3): The festival’s pinnacle test (€1.5M+ Gtd).
€50,000 EPT Platinum High Roller (Sept 5–7): Ultra-high-stakes battle (€2M+ Gtd).
€2,200 EPT Mystery Bounty (Aug 30–Sep 2): Bounty madness with €1M+ in sealed prizes.

📊 Why Barcelona Dominates Summer Poker:

“EPT Barcelona isn’t just a series – it’s a cultural phenomenon. The beachside location, electric atmosphere, and jaw-dropping guarantees make it the unmissable stop of the poker calendar.”
— Edgar Stuchly, President of EPT

✅ Key Details:

Registration Opens: July 15, 2025 (via PokerStars LIVE & Casino Barcelona).
Satellites: Running online at PokerStars (€0.01 to €1,050 buy-ins) and live daily.
Accommodation: Sold-out hotels expected – book via EPT.com partners ASAP.

🌍 Global Impact:

EPT Barcelona 2024 set records:

74,123 total entries
€47,600,000+ total prize pools
Players from 114 countries

2025 is projected to be 10–15% larger.

🎯 Final Word:

With the poker world still buzzing from WSOP Las Vegas, EPT Barcelona 2025 is poised to become the summer’s grand finale. From the historic €1,100 Estrellas to the prestige of the EPT Main Event, this festival promises career-defining moments.