Norwegian Poker Championships in September is About More than Just Poker

Jon Sofen
Senior Editor U.S.
2 min read
Norwegian Poker Championships

In 2015, Felix Stephenson won the first legal Norwegian Poker Championships Main Event. The event in Norway, which kicks off Sept. 28, has become a huge deal and for more reasons than you might realize.

The entire series runs through Oct. 2, and eight of the 29 events are open to international players. Last year's festival had over 3,300 unique players, with 2,046 registered for the Main Event, a freezeout tournament. There will be 10 title events on the schedule in 2024, the same as every other year.

But there's more than just poker on the docket for those interested in attending the festival. For those who sign up for a Flaghunter Package, players are invited to join in on a rib tour Sept. 30 at 11:00 a.m, an opportunity to experience the famous Norwegian fjords in a thrilling, fast-paced rib boat. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views and a delicious lunch while exploring the natural beauty of Norway.

Series Highlights

Norwegian Poker Championships

The Norwegian Championship week is the only week organized poker for money is allowed in Norway. So, that makes the intrigue for this series even higher among the locals.

All the poker action will take place in the Oslo, Norway area. There is a good mix of poker variants and buy-in levels, which should attract various types of poker players. The first event on Sept. 28 will be the NOK 2,500 Big Bet Mix, one of eight tournaments available for international poker players.

On the following day, the NOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event begins. The four-day event is the most prestigious on the schedule. But it isn't the only big one. Take, for example, the NOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Heads-Up event (Oct. 1) or the NOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller (Oct. 5).

A Ladies Event (NOK 2,500 on Oct. 5) is scheduled, as is an a NOK 2,500 Open Face Pineapple Shootout on Oct. 6, the 22nd and final tournament of the 2024 Norwegian Poker Championships.

Full Norwegian Poker Championships Tournament Schedule

EventStarting DateTournamentOpen to Int'l?
128-SepNOK 2,500 Big Bet MixYes
228-SepNOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold'emYes
328-SepNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'emYes
429-SepNOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main EventNo
529-SepNOK 5,000 8 GameNo
629-SepNOK 1,500 No-Limit Hold'emNo
730-SepNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em DeepstackNo
830-SepNOK 1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Super TurboYes
91-OctNOK 5,000 Pot-Limit OmahaNo
101-OctNOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Heads-UpNo
111-OctNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em One Day TurboYes
121-OctNOK 2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery BountyYes
132-OctNOK 2,500 Limit 2-7 Triple DrawNo
142-OctNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em TurboNo
153-OctNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em CashoutNo
164-OctNOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Team PokerNo
174-OctNOK 2,500 Level of Each (NLH/PLO)No
185-OctNOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold'em High RollerNo
195-OctNOK 2,500 Ladies EventNo
205-OctNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery BountyYes
216-OctNOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Norwegian ForbundsNo
226-OctNOK 2,500 Open Face Pineapple ShootoutYes
Share this article
Jon Sofen
Senior Editor U.S.

More Stories

Other Stories

Recommended for you
Warm Up for EPT Barcelona With the Campeonato Espana de Poker Warm Up for EPT Barcelona With the Campeonato Espana de Poker