Swedish Masters of Poker Set for April 2026 at Banco Casino Bratislava

samantha-doyle
21 Nov 2025
Samantha Doyle 21 Nov 2025
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  • SweMOP 2026 set for April 7-12 at Banco Casino Bratislava.
  • Main Event offers €300,000 guarantee; open to all nationalities.
  • Includes 45+ tournaments and unique community experiences.
Swedish Masters of Poker
Swedish Masters of Poker set for Banco Casino Bratislava
A new addition to the European poker calendar has started take shape. Announced just a few days ago, the Swedish Masters of Poker (SweMOP) will settle into Banco Casino Bratislava from April 7–12, 2026, bringing a six-day schedule built around competitive poker and an ambitious €300,000 guaranteed Main Event. 

At least inspiration wise, the festival is rooted in the long-running Swedish Poker Championships with the exception that this one opens the door to players from all national backgrounds.

SweMOP: A Festival Built Around Community

If you were to ask the organizers, this event is a meeting point for the wider poker world, intended to blend Swedish poker culture with a more international approach than before. 

Inclusiveness, creativity, and a relaxed social tone are central to SweMOP. In 2026, the festival wants to build an environment where the table talk, the shared experiences, and the atmosphere matter just as much as the trophies.

We wanted to create a festival that reminds people why they fell in love with live poker in the first place

Who’s Behind SweMOP

The series is produced by Jesper Larsson and Andreas Roseborg, both long-time contributors to Swedish poker. If you know anything about Swedish poker, you'll know them as the key figures behind events such as the Swedish Poker Championships, Cash Game Festival, PokerFinnkampen, and the Drawmaha Festival. 

A Few Key Details for 2026

  • Dates: April 7–12, 2026
  • Venue: Banco Casino Bratislava
  • Main Event: €550 buy-in, €300,000 guaranteed
  • Schedule: Over 45 tournaments, including mixed games, team formats, and mystery variations
  • Accessibility: Open to all players regardless of nationality
  • Extras: Live coverage, feature cash-game tables, meet-and-greets, coaching sessions

A new element is the Three Crowns Achievement Ladder, a gamified reward system that tracks wins, challenges, and participation throughout the festival. In terms of off-the-felt activities, these range from fantasy drafts to pub quizzes. 

In short, SweMOP is determined to have a little something for everyone this upcoming spring. 

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