Poker Episode 1: The Season Opener is live at Betfred Poker
Episode 1 opens the Poker year at Betfred with a strong start, featuring over €250,000 guaranteed across the series. Headlined by the €200,000 Season Opener Main Event, this is the first Poker Episode of 2026 and it is now live in the Poker lobby.
Alongside the main event, players can take part in daily €5,000 Mini Openers, with satellites available from just €0.01. Whether you are planning a run at the headline event or prefer to play the daily schedule, Episode 1 offers something to play for every day of the promotion.
How to qualify
- Opt in via the Poker software.
- Complete Missions to earn E1 tickets.
- Use your tickets to enter E1 satellites or events.
The headline events
Episode 1 centres around two key tournaments, giving players a choice between a flagship Sunday event and a consistent daily option.
Season Opener Main Event
- Sunday 1st February 2026
- Start time: 15:30 UK time
- Buy-in: €300
- Guarantee: €200,000
Mini Opener
- Runs daily from 16th January to 1st February 2026
- Start time: 17:30 UK time
- Buy-in: €7.50
- Guarantee: €5,000
Ways to qualify
There are plenty of routes into Episode 1 events. Satellites are running throughout the promotion with buy ins starting from €0.01, giving players flexibility in how they choose to qualify.
Episode 1 also includes dedicated Missions, rewarding tickets as you play during the promotion. These tickets can be used across Episode 1 satellites and events, adding another way to build towards the tournaments that suit your schedule.
Where to play
All Episode 1 events, satellites and Missions are available directly in the Betfred Poker lobby now. You can explore the full E1 schedule, browse the qualifiers and find the right buy ins to get involved.
Episode 1 sets the tone for the Poker year ahead and marks the first stop in the Poker Episodes calendar for 2026.
Episode 1: Season Opener 2026
16/01/26–01/02/26. Opt in via Poker software. Complete Missions to earn E1 tickets. Ticket expiry dates vary. €200K Season Opener Main Event on 01/02/26 at 15:30. T&Cs Apply.
Poker Welcome Bonus
Eligible to new Betfred Poker customers verifying their account and launching the Poker Lobby from 12:00 GMT on 16/05/25. Active for 90 days from your first Betfred Club Point. Unlock €5 cash for every 750 Betfred Club Points earned. 30 Points/€1 in Rake/Fee. T&Cs Apply.
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Active for 90 days from earning your first Betfred Club Point. Unlock €5 cash for every 750 Betfred Club points earned. 30points/€1 in Rake/Fee. T&Cs apply.
