Irish Poker Open / Australia

Irish Open Sydney 2026

The Irish Open’s first international stop is at Poker Palace in Club Marconi. The AUD 2,000 main event has AUD 1 million guaranteed, with further starting flights on September 10–12. The AUD 360 Mini Irish Open and live satellites offer lower entry points.

⌖ Sydney, AustraliaEnded
AT A GLANCE31 Aug – 14 Sept 2026

Poker Palace at Club Marconi

MAIN EVENT BUY-INAUD 2,000
Official sources ↗

Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.

Source checked 13 Sept 2026Information updated 13 Sept 2026Archived · not routinely rechecked

This festival is already underway. Main-event flights remain on September 10–12; the Mini Irish Open’s last starting flight is September 10. Confirm registration availability with Poker Palace.

01 / ABOUT THIS EDITION

Venue, entry rules & trip budget

Venue & location

Poker Palace at Club Marconi

Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park, Sydney, Australia

Open venue map

Times published by the organizer use Australia/Sydney.

Entry information for this edition

The organizer requires players to be over 18 and carry valid photo ID. The schedule states registration fees are included in the listed total buy-ins; the separate fee amounts have not been confirmed.

This edition has ended. These details do not establish eligibility or availability for another edition.

Planning your budget

Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.

Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.

02 / THIS EDITION’S HIGHLIGHTS

Key buy-ins & event highlights

Selected buy-ins recorded for this edition. The official sources below may now describe a later edition.

MAIN EVENT · NLH

Irish Open Main Event

AUD 2,000
Fee breakdown
Not confirmed
Guarantee
AUD 1,000,000
Dates
6 Sept – 14 Sept 2026
Re-entry
Not confirmed
Late registration
10 levels on starting flights; confirm the exact cutoff with the organizer.
Level structure
Standard Day 1: 40 minutes; turbo flights: 20 minutes; later days: 60 minutes.
Starting chips
50,000
SIDE EVENT · NLH

Mini Irish Open

AUD 360
Fee breakdown
Not confirmed
Guarantee
AUD 500,000
Dates
9 Sept – 11 Sept 2026
Re-entry
Not confirmed
Starting chips
30,000
SATELLITE · NLH

September 9 Main Event Satellite

AUD 250
Fee breakdown
Not confirmed
Guarantee
Not confirmed
Published starts
9 Sept
Re-entry
Not confirmed
Late registration
8 levels; confirm the exact cutoff with the organizer.
Level structure
20 minutes
Starting chips
30,000
SIDE EVENT · NLH

The Irish Goodbye

AUD 460
Fee breakdown
Not confirmed
Guarantee
Not confirmed
Dates
14 Sept 2026
Re-entry
Not confirmed
Late registration
8 levels, according to the official schedule.
Level structure
20 minutes
Starting chips
30,000

Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. These historical highlights do not describe current entry options.

03 / BEYOND THE TABLE

Explore Sydney.

Destination guide ↗

The destination guide below is maintained separately from this historical edition. Check current availability with each provider; festival-specific offers from this edition are no longer current.

Getting there

Sydney Airport (SYD)

An airport option to compare for your trip to Sydney. Use the operator’s passenger information for ground transport and current arrival guidance; transfer times depend on the route and traffic.

Source checked 6 Sept 2026
Airport train and transport options

The airport has train connections to the city from its domestic and international terminals. The city connection is only part of the journey: check the onward route to the tournament venue and current fares.

Source checked 6 Sept 2026
Poker Palace at Club Marconi — Bossley Park

The Irish Open venue is in Bossley Park, with customer parking and airport taxi or rideshare options. Check the full journey to Club Marconi when comparing it with a central Sydney stay.

Source checked 13 Sept 2026

Where to stay

The Star Sydney — WPT accommodation information

Follow the official event or key-information page for linked accommodation options. Rates and availability must be confirmed with the provider.

Source checked 24 Sept 2026
Club Marconi area — Novotel Cabramatta or Mercure Liverpool

The Irish Open accommodation guide lists these two hotels for Poker Palace visitors. Both require onward transport to Club Marconi; compare current room terms directly.

Source checked 9 Sept 2026

Food between sessions

Specific recommendations are still being verified. Check the venue’s official visitor information before booking.

Winnings & tax

Local treatment of tournament winnings has not yet been verified for this destination. Ask the organizer about payout documents and any withholding, then check reporting obligations in your country of tax residence.

    General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.

    04 / ORIGINAL SOURCES

    Explore the official sources.

    These are the organizer links used for this edition. Pages may now describe another edition; check the year before using any schedule or registration option.

    Sources & verification

    What changed

    — Added the AUD 460 Irish Goodbye on September 14 at 16:00 as a remaining entry option after the Main Event starting flights.

    — Overview added with confirmed dates, venue, available highlights and official travel sources.