The legendary CAPT (Casinos Austria Poker Tour) Seefeld is set to return in 2026, transforming the picturesque Alpine resort of Seefeld in Tyrol into the epicenter of European winter poker. From February 2 to 15, 2026, the Casino Seefeld will host a thrilling two-week festival, boasting an impressive expected overall prize pool of €2.3 million. Seefeld itself is famous for hosting the Winter Olympics two times, offering visitors a unique blend of world-class winter sports, stunning mountain views, and, during this period, high-stakes poker action.
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The Main Event Dominates the Schedule
The centerpiece of the festival, the CAPT Seefeld Main Event, is scheduled from February 12-15. It features a €2,000 + €200 buy-in and offers two starting flights (Day 1A and Day 1B). The Main Event is the pinnacle of the series, and players will be aiming to emulate the success of the reigning champion.
At the 2025 CAPT Seefeld, Czech backgammon grandmaster and one of the world’s top players, Zdeněk “ZZ” Žižka, outplayed a field of 286 entries, including Austria’s Armin Rezai in heads-up, to claim the prestigious title and €118,500 top prize from a total prize pool of €572,000. Along with the trophy, Žižka earned a seat to the 2025 WSOP Main Event and later made headlines in Las Vegas by capturing his first-ever WSOP bracelet in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em event.
The Elite High Roller for High-Stakes Action Lovers
For those with deeper pockets, the NLH High Roller tournament promises the most intense action of the series. This single-day event is slated for Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 PM. The buy-in is set at a staggering €25,000 + €750. Players begin with a generous 100,000 starting stack, with 30-minute levels to ensure plenty of play. The format allows for unlimited re-entries, and the late registration window remains open until 11:45 PM, or the end of Level 10, giving high-stakes specialists ample time to join the fray.
The Thrilling Snow Festival
The CAPT Seefeld kicks off with the popular NLH Snow Festival, a multi-day event designed for players of all levels. The tournament features a €500 + €50 buy-in and boasts six starting days (Day 1A to Day 1D). The “Best Stack Forward” rule applies, allowing players to try multiple times and advance with their largest chip count. The Snow Festival guarantees a minimum cash of €1,200 for players who make it to Day 2, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026. The tournament will crown its champion the day after. Notably, initial Day 1 flights will also be hosted remotely at Casino Wien and Casino Bregenz, allowing players to start their journey outside of Seefeld.
The Legendary Curling Tournament
The CAPT Seefeld is renowned not just for its poker but also for its legendary social events, including the return of the Curling Tournament on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. This highly anticipated event is advertised as “Hotter than your mulled wine and more accurate than your last poker win!” Participants are encouraged to showcase their throwing skills for a chance at glory. The prize pool for the Freeroll includes four tickets valued at €550 each for the CAPT Seefeld Snow Festival. With mulled wine, snacks, and a DJ, this frosty highlight is the perfect way for poker players to unwind and compete in a different environment.
Side Events for Every Discipline
Complementing the main schedule is a rich selection of side events, ensuring that all poker variants are represented. Players can jump into various Mixed Games and PLO (Pot-Limit Omaha) tournaments, including the PLO Omaha Classic with a €500 + €50 buy-in. For classic poker enthusiasts, the series features the Limit Seven Card Stud Championship, which starts on Thursday, February 5th. Other highlights include the NLH Ladies Championship and several Mystery Bounty tournaments.
2026 The CAPT Seefeld Full Schedule
| Date | Time | # | Event | Buy-In | Stack | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 29 | 16:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1A – CASINO WIEN | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 30 min. |
| Friday, January 30 | 16:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1A CASINO BREGENZ | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 30 min. |
| Monday, February 2 | 18:20 | 1 | NLH Satellite Mystery Bounty | €130 + €20 | 30,000 | 20 min. |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 17:00 | 2 | NLH CAPT Seefeld Opening Progressive Bounty €200 | €400 + €40 | 30,000 | 25 min. |
| 20:00 | 3 | NLH Satellite Mystery Bounty | €130 + €20 | 30,000 | 15 min. | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 14:00 | 4 | NLH Classic | €300 + €30 | 30,000 | 25 min. |
| 16:00 | 5 | NLH Mystery Bounty €500 Day 1 | €1,000 + €100 | 100,000 | 40 min. | |
| 20:00 | 6 | NLH Satellite Show Festival | €50 + €10 | 20,000 | 15 min. | |
| Thursday, February 5 | 13:00 | 5 | NLH Mystery Bounty €500 Final Day | / | / | 40 min. |
| 13:30 | 7 | Limit Seven Card Stud Championship Day 1 | €300 + €30 | 10,000/20,000 | 30 min. | |
| 15:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1A | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 30 min. | |
| 19:00 | 9 | NLH Ladies Championship | €200 + €30 | 25,000 | 20 min. | |
| Friday, February 6 | 11:00 | 10 | Eisstockschießen / Curling €2,200 Freeroll | 4x €550 Showdown | 8 Player Freeroll | / |
| 13:30 | 7 | Limit Seven Card Stud Championship – FINAL DAY | / | / | 30/45 min. | |
| 14:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1B | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 30 min. | |
| 17:00 | 11 | NLH Bounty €50 | €200 + €30 | 30,000 | 20 min. | |
| Saturday, February 7 | 13:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1C | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 30 min. |
| 20:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 1D | €500 + €50 | 100,000 | 15 min. | |
| Sunday, February 8 | 13:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival Day 2 | / | / | 40 min. |
| 14:00 | 12 | NLH Bounty €100 | €350 + €35 | 30,000 | 25 min. | |
| 20:00 | 13 | NLH Satellite Alpine Classic | €200 + €30 | 25,000 | 15 min. | |
| Monday, February 9 | 13:00 | 8 | NLH Snow Festival – FINAL DAY | / | / | 60 min. |
| 13:00 | 14 | NLH Alpine Classic Day 1 | €1,000 + €100 | 100,000 | 40 min. | |
| 13:30 | 15 | NLH Deepstack Freezeout | €200 + €30 | 100,000 | 20 min. | |
| 20:00 | 16 | NLH Satellite Highlander | €400 + €40 | 25,000 | 20 min. | |
| Tuesday, February 10 | 13:00 | 14 | NLH Alpine Classic – FINAL DAY | / | / | 40 min. |
| 13:30 | 17 | NLH Freezeout | €300 + €30 | 30,000 | 25 min. | |
| 14:00 | 18 | PL Omaha Classic | €500 + €50 | 50,000 | 25 min. | |
| 18:00 | 19 | SIT & GO NLH Satellite Highlander | €400 + €40 | 20,000 | 10 min. | |
| 20:00 | 20 | NLH Highlander – DAY 1 | €3,000 + €300 | 200,000 | 30 min. | |
| Wednesday, February 11 | 13:00 | 20 | NLH Highlander – FINAL DAY | €3,000 + €300 | 200,000 | 30 min. |
| 13:30 | 21 | NLH Deepstack Freezeout | €300 + €30 | 100,000 | 20 min. | |
| 17:00 | 22 | PL Omaha Classic | €1,000 + €100 | 50,000 | 30 min. | |
| 18:00 | 77 | NLH High Roller | €25,000 + €750 | 100,000 | 30 min. | |
| 20:00 | 23 | NLH Freezeout Satellite Main Event | €200 + €30 | 25,000 | 15 min. | |
| Thursday, February 12 | 13:00 | 24 | NLH Main Event Day 1A | €2,000 + €200 | 100,000 | 60 min. |
| 14:00 | 25 | PL Omaha Bounty €50 | €200 + €30 | 30,000 | 25 min. | |
| 20:00 | 26 | NLH Satellite Main Event | €200 + €30 | 25,000 | 15 min. | |
| Friday, February 13 | 12:30 | 27 | NLH Satellite Main Event | €350 + €35 | 30,000 | 15 min. |
| 13:00 | 24 | NLH Main Event Day 1B | €2,000 + €200 | 100,000 | 60 min. | |
| Saturday, February 14 | 12:30 | 28 | NLH Deepstack Freezeout Winter Party | €200 + €30 | 100,000 | 15 min. |
| 13:00 | 24 | NLH Main Event Day 2 | €2,000 + €200 | 100,000 | 60 min. | |
| 16:00 | 29 | NLH Mystery Bounty €200 Day 1 | €500 + €50 | 50,000 | 30 min. | |
| Sunday, February 15 | 12:30 | 24 | NLH Main Event – FINAL DAY | / | / | 60 min. |
| 13:00 | 29 | NLH Mystery Bounty – FINAL DAY | / | / | 40 min. | |
| 14:00 | 30 | NLH Progressive Bounty €100 | €200 + €30 | 30,000 | 25 min. |
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Satellite Schedule Available to Qualify Your Way
A comprehensive list of satellite tournaments is available throughout the series, offering players cost-effective ways to win seats to the higher buy-in events.
2026 The CAPT Seefeld Satellite Full Schedule:
| Date | Location | Tournament | Buy-In | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 12 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Tuesday, January 13 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Seefeld | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Thursday, January 15 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Friday, January 16 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Saturday, January 17 | Seefeld | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Monday, January 26 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Tuesday, January 27 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Wednesday, January 28 | Seefeld | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €130 + €20 | 3 Tickets €1,100 |
| Wednesday, January 28 | Wien | CAPT Seefeld NLH Satellite Snow Festival | €50 + €10 | Tickets €550 |
| Thursday, January 29 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
| Thursday, January 29 | Bregenz | CAPT Seefeld NLH Satellite Snow Festival | €50 + €10 | / |
| Friday, January 30 | Innsbruck | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €130 + €20 | 3 Tickets €1,100 |
| Saturday, January 31 | Seefeld | NLH Satellite CAPT Seefeld | €50 + €10 | 3 Tickets €550 |
Cash Games and Final Thoughts
The CAPT Seefeld is not only about tournaments; it also guarantees Cash Game action running every day during the festival. Tables will be spread for:
- No Limit Hold’em (NLH) starting with minimum blinds of €1/€3.
- Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) starting with minimum blinds of €2/€2.
- Seven Card Stud starting with minimum blinds of €10/€20.
With a €2.3 million expectation, a world-class venue, and a thrilling mix of Main Events, High Rollers, and fun side games in a gorgeous setting, the CAPT Seefeld 2026 is shaping up to be the must-attend European winter poker event.
