PokerStars players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ontario can now start qualifying online for the PokerStars Open Philadelphia 2026. Satellites start as low as $10, offering direct pathways to the $1,100 Main Event and other marquee tournaments.
Key Events at PokerStars Open Philadelphia
The festival features seven trophy events, giving players multiple chances to win a coveted PokerStars spade. Highlights include:
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$1,100 Main Event – March 18–22 | $500,000 GTD
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Women’s Event – March 20 | $10,000 GTD
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PokerStars Cup – March 22 | $40,000 GTD
Beyond the festival, PokerStars and Live! sister brands in Maryland and Pennsylvania will host a special satellite on Monday, March 23, granting players access to the Live! Poker Classic Main Event in Maryland (March 26–30). Twenty seats will be available in the $220 buy-in satellite, offering an ideal opportunity for online qualifiers to secure their spot.
“PokerStars Open Philadelphia has quickly become one of the most exciting stops on our North American live calendar,” said RJ Peterson, Senior Director of Marketing at PokerStars. “After last year’s Main Event more than doubled its guarantee, we’re proud to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia with even more momentum and multiple ways for players to qualify. Philly has proven itself as a fantastic poker city, and we’re thrilled to bring the Open back this March.”
