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Mediterranean Stakes: 888poker LIVE Returns to Barcelona

30 Mar 2026

Samantha Doyle 30 Mar 2026

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888poker LIVE series returns to Casino Barcelona May 14-24.
Accessible buy-ins with online qualifications starting at one cent.
€888 Main Event starts May 20, offering competitive poker actions.

For most poker players, the dream is a "working holiday" where the office is a world-class casino and the commute involves a short walk past the Mediterranean surf. 888poker is leaning into that specific fantasy this May as it brings its LIVE series back to Casino Barcelona.

Running from May 14 to May 24, the festival offers an 11-day stretch of tournament poker that prioritizes accessibility, both in its buy-ins and its online qualification paths, without sacrificing the prestige that comes with a major European stop.

Online Pathways and Package Value

With satellites having launched on March 29, the gateway to Catalonia is currently open for as little as one cent. The primary goal for the online crowd is the $109 "Step" qualifier, which awards a comprehensive $1,800 package. This includes the €888 Main Event entry, $500 for local lodging, and $330 toward airfare.

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The Main Event and Full Schedule

The flagship €888 Main Event is the festival's anchor, beginning on May 20. Players can expect a deep structure, starting with 50,000 chips and 40-minute levels that expand to 60 minutes for the final day of play. Starting from Day 2, the pace is enforced by a 30-second shot clock and Big Blind Ante, ensuring that "tanking" remains at a minimum.

Date/Time	Event Name	Entry Fee
May 14, 5pm	Opening Event Day 1A	€200+20
May 15, 7pm	The Rumble 6-Max	€150+15
May 17, 6pm	The Dragon	€180+20
May 18, 7pm	The Mega Knockout (€100 Bounty)	€200+100+30
May 19, 7pm	High Roller Day 1	€1380+120
May 20, 3pm	Main Event Day 1A	€808+80
May 21, 3pm	Main Event Day 1B	€808+80
May 22, 3pm	Main Event Day 1C	€808+80
May 23, 11am	Main Event Day 1D Turbo	€808+80
May 23, 7pm	Mystery Bounty Day 1 (€150 Bounty)	€150+150+30
May 24, 4pm	Main Event Final Day	€808+80