Israeli Federation Cup Returns to Banco Bratislava: Second Edition to Feature an Increased €300,000 Main Event!
Following a successful debut, the Israeli Federation Cup returns to Banco Bratislava from October 6–12, 2026, and the second edition of this popular international poker festival is set to raise the bar significantly. The main attraction will be the Main Event with an increased €300,000 prize pool, while the player-friendly buy-in remains unchanged at just €200!
The first edition demonstrated the huge potential of bringing together the Israeli poker community, international players, and Banco Bratislava. A fantastic atmosphere, a packed tournament floor, and intense cash game action created a festival that immediately called for a second edition. This October, the Israeli Federation Cup returns bigger, stronger, and with an even more ambitious Main Event.
From €250,000 to €300,000 – Buy-in Remains Just €200
The biggest upgrade for the second edition comes in the Main Event. While the January debut featured €250,000, the October edition will increase the Main Event prize pool to an impressive €300,000.
And the best part? The buy-in remains unchanged at just €200.
The combination of an affordable buy-in and a massive prize pool makes the Main Event one of the most attractive tournaments of the autumn season at Banco Bratislava. Players can once again look forward to multiple starting flights, a player-friendly tournament structure, and a large international field bringing together Israeli players, the local poker community, and players from across Europe.
The Partnership Between Banco Bratislava and the Israeli Poker Community Continues
The Israeli Federation Cup was created through cooperation with IPC (Israeli Poker Championship), the oldest and one of the most respected Israeli poker organizations. IPC has built a large and passionate poker community over the years and is known for organizing major international poker trips and events.
The first edition proved that Bratislava is an attractive poker destination for Israeli players. The second edition aims to build on that success with an even bigger festival, once again bringing hundreds of players together for an unforgettable week of poker.
More Than Just the Main Event – A Full Week of Tournament and Cash Game Action
The Israeli Federation Cup will offer much more than just the €300,000 Main Event. From October 6–12, Banco Bratislava will once again become a hub of international poker action.
The festival schedule will also feature a selection of exciting side events complementing the Main Event and providing plenty of tournament action throughout the entire week. Players can also expect a busy cash game area, which was one of the defining features of the inaugural edition.
The combination of a huge Main Event, exciting side events, and non-stop cash game action will deliver seven days of intense poker, from the first cards in the air all the way to the crowning of a new champion.
The Second Edition Has One Clear Goal: To Surpass the Successful Debut
The inaugural Israeli Federation Cup laid a strong foundation. Now, the second edition is ready to take the festival to the next level.
