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PokerStars Open Campione

Looking to kick your year off in style? 

The PokerStars Open Campione brings you to one of Europe's most enchanting destinations, a place where Italian elegance meets Swiss Alpine beauty: the legendary Casinò di Campione.

Perched on the shores of Lake Lugano, Campione d'Italia offers a unique blend of cultures and charm that makes this opening stop on the 2027 PokerStars Open calendar truly special. This isn't just any poker festival—it's a high-energy launchpad for the year ahead, setting the tone for an exceptional calendar of world-class poker action.

The iconic Casinò di Campione plays host, boasting a dedicated PokerStars poker room designed for both comfort and competition. Here, you'll find big live poker action across multiple tournaments, attracting strong fields and generating major prize pools that build on the strong successes of previous editions of the tour’s stop.

So whether you're chasing your first deep run of 2027, or simply want to experience the thrill of live poker in one of the continent’s most beautiful locations, the Casinò di Campione is the place to be this January. 

Are you in? 

Festival Dates: January 8-17, 2027

Venue: Casino di Campione

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The full schedule will be available soon.

More information on key dates will be available soon.

The license holder and operator of this event is Casino di Campione

Address: Piazzale Milano, 2, 22061 Campione d’Italia CO, Italy

Telephone number: +41 916401111

Dress Code: Smart casual. No sports clothing and footwear (e.g. tracksuits, shorts, shirts, trainers, etc).

Minimum Age: 18+

NB: Must bring a valid government-issued passport or valid European Union Citizen ID card to participate.

By Air:

The closest airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), approximately 10km from Campione. From Lugano Airport, you can take a taxi or arrange for a private transfer, which takes about 20-30 minutes.

Other airports include:

  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Around 80km away (1.5-hour drive).
  • Milan Linate Airport (LIN): About 90km away (2-hour drive).
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH): Roughly 3 hours away by car or train.

All these airports offer frequent international flights and convenient transportation options.

By Train:

Lugano station is well-connected to a lot of major Swiss and Italian cities. From Milan, the train to Lugano takes approximately 1 hour. From Zurich, the journey takes about 3 hours.

By Car:

Campione is only a short 10-minute drive from Lugano. From Milan, the journey takes about 1.5-2 hours. Casino di Campione offers convenient parking facilities for guests.

Please remember that Campione d’Italia is an enclave within Switzerland, meaning you’ll need the proper identification and necessary visas to cross the border. Also, while the official currency is Euros, Swiss Francs are often accepted.

You can buy-in onsite at the venue using the following options.

  • CASH – EUROS
  • DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
  • STARS ACCOUNT (COM/EU/DE/UK/FR)*
  • LUXON PAY
  • WIRE TRANSFER**

* Subject to change per event. Regional and account restrictions may apply. 

**Players who wire funds will need to collect them at the casino cage and then proceed to the cash registration desks.

Please Note: we cannot accept part payment of one payment type with another.

More information on cash games will be available soon.

Contact live@pokerstarslive.com for further information.