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Malta Poker Festival Spring Edition 2026 Returns to Malta This April
- Malta Poker Festival 2026: Apr 19-27 at Portomaso Casino.
- Outstanding value for mid-stakes.
- €600 buy-in & €500,000 prize pool Main Event.
MPF Spring 2026 at Portomaso Casino
(credit: themaltapokerfestival.com)
Spring in Malta means the return of one of Europe’s most popular poker gatherings. The Malta Poker Festival Spring Edition 2026 will take place from April 19–27 at Portomaso Casino, bringing together hundreds of players for nine days of tournament poker.
Known for its relaxed Mediterranean setting and player-friendly structures, the Malta Poker Festival has become a favorite destination for both recreational players and seasoned tournament regulars.
What Makes the Malta Poker Festival Special?
Unlike many large international poker series, the Malta Poker Festival focuses heavily on the mid-stakes market.
This makes the event particularly attractive for players looking to experience a major live poker festival without committing to extremely high buy-ins.
The series typically attracts players from all over Europe thanks to:
- Affordable tournament buy-ins
- Large guaranteed prize pools
- A welcoming recreational atmosphere
- A wide variety of poker formats
The combination of these elements has helped the festival steadily grow year after year.
MPF Spring 2026 Main Event
The centerpiece of the series is the MPF Grand Event, which serves as the main tournament of the festival.
For the Spring Edition 2026, the tournament will feature:
- €600 buy-in
- €500,000 guaranteed prize pool
- Multiple Day 1 starting flights
- Deep starting stacks
Last year’s edition attracted record participation and significantly exceeded the original guarantee. With increased interest in the festival, organizers expect another large field in 2026.
Continuous Action Throughout the Festival
Several major tournaments will take place alongside the Grand Event.
The APAT Maltese Championship remains one of the most beginner-friendly events of the festival, featuring a €150 buy-in and attracting large amateur fields.
Meanwhile, the The Hendon Mob Championship continues its partnership with the Malta Poker Festival, bringing an international player base to the series.
Other highlights on the schedule include:
- Mystery Bounty tournament
- Mixed Games events such as HORSE and Sviten Special
- Tag Team tournament
- Seniors and Ladies tournaments
- Scandinavian Open Poker Championship
- €1,100 High Roller
Continuous Action Throughout the Festival
With dozens of tournaments spread across nine days, the Malta Poker Festival offers non-stop poker action.
Even when tournaments conclude for the night, cash games typically continue well into the early hours at Portomaso Casino.
For players traveling to Malta, the festival combines competitive tournament poker with the atmosphere of a Mediterranean poker holiday.
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