PokerStars is bringing its live tournament spotlight back to the City of Brotherly Love, with the PokerStars Open confirmed to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia this March. The news, revealed to PokerNews, signals another major stop on the live poker calendar at one of the most popular poker destinations in North America.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has established itself as a go-to venue for large-scale tournament action, drawing players from across the United States and beyond. Its location and facilities continue to make it an ideal hub for traveling poker players looking for high-quality live events.
What to Expect from the PokerStars Open Philadelphia
While the full tournament schedule has yet to be officially finalized, several highlights have already been confirmed. Among them are a $10,000 guaranteed Women’s Event and a $50,000 guaranteed PokerStars Cup, setting the tone for a week packed with competitive action.
The series will run from March 16 through March 23, offering eight days of poker featuring multiple marquee events. The centerpiece of the festival will once again be the Main Event, which boasts a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool and is expected to attract a sizeable field.
Edward Leonard returns as the defending Main Event champion after his victory last year, where he outlasted a massive field of 1,154 entries in the $1,100 buy-in tournament. Leonard secured $147,806 following a three-way deal at the final table.
The 2025 edition of the PokerStars Open Philadelphia generated a prize pool exceeding $1.1 million, and similar numbers are anticipated once again this year. Additional details, including the full schedule and daily event breakdowns, are expected to be announced soon.
Players eager to take part won’t have to wait until March to get involved. Online satellite qualifiers are already running on PokerStars, with buy-ins starting at just $10, offering an affordable path into one of the most anticipated live poker series of the spring.
