Wednesday offers abundant opportunities to qualify for Bratislava.
With exactly three months left until the start of The Festival Bratislava, it's fitting to remind everyone that the earlier you plan your travel arrangements, the more assured you'll feel. It's advisable to start booking/buying flight tickets today, as buying them at the last minute could result in significantly higher prices. For those traveling from afar, we recommend looking for flights to Vienna Airport, which offers a convenient public transport connection to Bratislava. Buses depart from there approximately every 30 minutes, with ticket prices ranging from 12 to 15 euros per person. Alternatively, when traveling in a group, you also have the option of taking a private taxi, with service prices ranging from 35 to 50 euros for transportation from Vienna Airport to Bratislava. It's also possible to rent a private car from Vienna Airport; you can explore their offerings here.
Now, turning to the specifics of planning your poker package winnings for the trip, currently, there are opportunities to qualify for The Festival through several partner operators. Let's provide a brief overview of all our current partners.
Coolbet
A beloved and popular poker site primarily offering Scandinavian, Baltic, and South American players the chance to qualify for The Festival Bratislava. Coolbet is not only a long-standing partner but also partners with our casino host in Bratislava, Banco Casino. In early September, specifically from September 4th to 11th, the Coolbet Open will take place at Banco Casino in Slovakia's capital, providing players with both poker experiences and additional entertainment. More information about the Coolbet Open event can be found here.
Paf
With headquarters located in Åland, between Finland and Sweden, Paf has been a steadfast partner since day one. Paf stands out for its player-friendly approach, as highlighted before our previous festival in Malta. More details about qualifying through Paf can be found here.
Betsafe, Betsson, Guts, NordicBet
While Betsafe, Betsson, and NordicBet recently joined our partner family, the entire Betsson Group's inclusion offers the chance for players who were previously hesitant to join us in Bratislava. Welcome to the whole Icelandic poker community.
ChampionPoker
A recent addition to our partner family, ChampionPoker might be smaller in size, but it's noteworthy that in the first Wednesday finals, a Hungarian player won a €1600 package through ChampionPoker. Read about qualifying through ChampionPoker here or watch our welcome video where our spiritual leader, Franke, discusses ChampionPoker.
Betfred
A long-standing partner with a UK market license, Betfred is likely to bring many players from the UK to Bratislava, similar to our experience in Malta. Remember when the Dusk Till Dawn casino in the UK hosted us in February, and we held one of our hospitality events at Betfred's sports betting center? Learn more about Betfred here.
For more specific qualification details from each partner, we recommend visiting our partner pages, where the ways to qualify through each partner operator are described in detail.
Wednesday satellites
Sub-satellites
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket | |
 | 18:00 CEST | €3 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
| 21:00 CEST | €5 (R + AO) | €50 Wednesday The Festival Final Sat ticket |
Wednesday €50 The Festival Final Satellites:
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
| 19:30 CEST | €50 (RE + AO) | €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package |
Details: €1,600 The Festival Bratislava Package (Coolbet, Guts, Paf, Betfred, ChampionPoker, Betsafe, Betsson, NordicBet)
Bratislava 2023:
The €1,600 package consists of:
- 6 nights SINGLE/DOUBLE/TWIN at Crowne Plaza Hotel (or similar if sold out)
- Check-in: 27.11.2023 check-out: 03.12.2023
- Breakfast for up to two persons
- 1x €550 The Festival Bratislava Main Event
- 1x €200 Hospitality package (please note this is for 1 person)
- 1 x The Festival Merch Pack
» More Info: iPoker Satellites - Coolbet, Guts, Paf, Betfred, ChampionPoker, Betsafe, Betsson, NordicBet
