The highly anticipated Battle of Malta is set to return from October 29 to November 6, 2024, with an exciting offering for poker players across Europe and beyond. Designed with low to mid-stakes players in mind, the Battle of Malta has evolved since its debut in 2012 into one of Europe’s most popular standalone poker events, known for its friendly atmosphere, deep stacks, and excellent prize pools. All event details are explained in this article.
This year’s event comes with a particularly inviting perk: half-price opening flights for the Main Event. This special offer allows players to enter certain turbo flights for just €300, making it more accessible than ever to compete for a share of the event’s €1.5 million guaranteed prize pool. With a total of 13 opening flights scheduled from October 30 through November 3, players have multiple opportunities to advance to Day 2 in the money.
To draw even larger crowds, the Main Event is coming with a new structure. Players will now start the tournament with 40,000 chips, compared to 30,000 in previous years. This format allows for a smoother progression through the stages, with 60-minute blinds on Day 2, 75-minute blinds on Day 3, and 90-minute blinds as the tournament reaches its final stages. To keep the action moving at a brisk pace, a shot clock will be introduced once the field narrows to the last 24 players.
Battle of Malta 2024 Schedule
Side Events and Cash Games for Every Bankroll
In addition to the Main Event, the Battle of Malta festival features a wide range of side events, with buy-ins starting as low as €70 and going all the way to the €3,000 Super High Roller. Cash games are also available around the clock, offering stakes to suit all levels of players. The final table will be live-streamed, complete with hole cards exposed for added entertainment. It will start with 90-minute blinds, though as players are eliminated, the blind levels will decrease to 45 and 30 minutes to ensure fast-paced action. The combination of deep stacks, long blind levels, and a televised final table ensures that the Battle of Malta offers one of the most dramatic and entertaining conclusions to any poker event in Europe.
Perfect Poker Destination
What makes the Battle of Malta truly special is not just the poker action but the location itself. Malta with it’s crystal-clear Mediterranean waters and rich history is the perfect destination for a poker holiday. With €2 million guaranteed across the entire festival, half-price Main Event entries, and Malta’s unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, there’s no better time to make the trip. Join the thousands of players from around the world for an unforgettable week of poker, fun, and sun in one of Europe’s most beautiful locations.
