The Open - $50,000 guaranteed prize pool

If you’ve been looking to test your game and challenge yourself in a medium stakes multi-table tournament, then look no further. Following in the tradition of the world’s great sporting events, The Open is an exclusive tournament that gives PokerStars players from the UK and Ireland the chance to compete against each other for a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000!
The Open is a No Limit Hold’em tournament that takes place March 24 at 15:30 ET (19:30 GMT), and you can buy-in directly for just $11. You can also win your seat for free by playing in one of our freeroll tournaments, or qualify with any of the daily cash and FPP satellites available for just $2.20 or 10 Frequent Player Points. If you think you have what it takes to prove that you are one of the UK and Irelands best poker players, registration is open now.
Don’t forget that PokerStars has also recently launched the UK & Ireland Poker League and the EPT Monte Carlo Special. With this much happening, there’s never been a more exciting time for players from the UK and Ireland to play at the world’s largest poker site.
Don’t miss your shot at taking a share of the $50,000 prize pool, and the chance to be crowned as The Open champion!
How to Qualify
We’re running freerolls, FPP and cash satellites everyday from March 9-23 at the times listed below, with seats for The Open up for grabs. You are eligible to play in one freeroll tournament, but can play as many $2.20 or 10 FPP satellites as you want. Don’t forget that you can also buy-in directly for only $11.
The Open takes place at 15:30 ET (19:30 GMT), March 24. To buy-in or register for a satellite, open the PokerStars lobby, click ‘Tourney’ and ‘Regional’.
| Tournament | Buy-In | When | Seats in The Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freerolls* | Free | 15:00 ET (19:00 GMT) |
Top 18 |
| FPP Qualifiers | 10 FPPs | 15:30 ET (19:30 GMT) |
Top 36 |
| Cash qualifiers | $2.20 | 16:00 ET (20:00 GMT) |
One seat for every $11 in the prizepool |
If you have any questions about The Open, contact support@pokerstars.com.





