Basler Poker Festival
The Basler Poker Festival is Basel's poker fixture, in north-west Switzerland. The festival enjoys an unusual setting: Basel sits against both the French and the German border, to the point that its field is structurally tri-national.
Upcoming stops
About Basler Poker Festival
That position makes it a stop apart on the Swiss calendar. Where most Swiss festivals play to a largely local crowd, Basel also draws players from Alsace and Baden, less than an hour's drive away. Its fields are larger and more varied than the size of the Swiss market alone would suggest.
The format remains that of a casino festival: a Main Event spread over several days, side events through the week, and structures that leave room to play. Buy-ins are denominated in Swiss francs. The full programme of upcoming editions, with actual amounts and guarantees, is detailed below.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Basler Poker Festival played?
In Basel, in north-west Switzerland, minutes from the French and German borders. That position explains the tri-national character of its field.
What currency are the buy-ins in?
Swiss francs (CHF), as in every Swiss casino. PokerMap displays amounts in their real currency without converting them, to avoid misleading comparisons with euro-zone tours.
Can I play it from France or Germany?
Yes, and it is common. Basel is less than an hour's drive from Alsace and Baden, and the festival is open to foreign players on the same terms as Swiss residents, subject to the casino's entry rules.