After a record-breaking 2025 edition with over 2,500 total registrations and more than €810,000 redistributed, the festival returns this year in a slightly tighter format. A deliberate choice by the organizers to keep a dense lineup while also giving Parisians a chance to enjoy the Champions League final.
The kickoff will come on Monday, June 1, with the highly anticipated Fivebet Mystery Bounty at €300, a format that has become a staple in live poker. The concept appeals to both regular players and enthusiasts thanks to its famous mystery bounties awarded from Day 2, capable of turning a simple tournament into a true treasure hunt.
Another marquee date: the Main Event at €600, the festival's centerpiece. Scheduled from June 3 to 7, it will offer five starting flights to suit all player profiles, from slow structures for purists to turbo formats for those who crave a faster pace. Last year, the event made waves with the spectacular victory of Wellington Lessa Guedes after an incredible comeback at the final table against a record field of 709 entrants.
Mais le Barrière Poker Tour Paris 2026 ne se limite pas aux gros tournois. Tout au long de la semaine, une multitude d’épreuves viendront animer les tables du club : Omaha, tournois rapides, KO Bounty, formats deepstack ou encore satellites permettant de se qualifier à moindre coût. Une programmation pensée pour créer une vraie vie de festival du matin jusqu’au bout de la nuit.
Au-delà du poker, le Club Barrière Paris s’est progressivement imposé comme l’un des lieux de divertissement les plus dynamiques de la capitale. Situé à deux pas de l’Arc de Triomphe, l’établissement propose également des tables de blackjack, d’Ultimate Poker, de cash game ainsi qu’un restaurant ouvert tardivement, attirant une clientèle aussi bien parisienne qu’internationale.
Entre compétition, ambiance feutrée et effervescence nocturne, ce rendez-vous devrait une nouvelle fois faire vibrer les Champs-Élysées pendant toute une semaine.
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DATES AND TIMES
Upcoming days
Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Thursday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Saturday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Monday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
LOCATION
Club Barrière Paris
104, av. des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris 8
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OFFICIAL SITE
www.casinosbarriere.com
INSTAGRAM PAGE
@club.barriere
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Hours:
Every day from 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Entry restricted to 18+, ID plus visa or residence permit required.
