The Gladiator Series: Where Ancient Rome Meets Modern Poker
Welcome to an unprecedented poker experience that transports players back to the glory days of the Roman Colosseum. The Gladiator Series is a revolutionary live poker festival that combines thrilling tournament action with immersive ancient Roman theming, creating a truly unforgettable battleground for poker warriors.
Gladiator Series 2026 Schedule
The Gladiator Series brings Roman-inspired poker action across Europe in 2026:
🇵🇹 LISBOA — February 2-8 | €250,000 Guaranteed
🇧🇬 SOFIA — May 2-10 | €250,000 Guaranteed
🇮🇹 MILANO — June 15-22 | €400,000 Guaranteed
🇵🇹 TROIA — September 21-27 | €250,000 Guaranteed
A Festival Like No Other
The Gladiator Series stands apart from traditional poker events through its commitment to delivering a completely themed experience. This isn’t just another poker festival—it’s a full sensory journey into Ancient Rome. From the moment you step into the poker room, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the grandeur of a Roman colosseum. The dealers themselves are dressed as gladiators, adding authenticity and atmosphere to every hand played. Even the tournament trophies pay homage to the theme, with winners claiming prestigious gladiator helmets as their prizes.
What makes the Gladiator Series truly special is its exclusive focus on bounty tournaments. Every single event follows a bounty format, offering players multiple ways to compete and earn rewards. Whether you’re drawn to traditional Knockout (KO) tournaments, Progressive Knockout (PKO) events, Mystery Bounties with their element of surprise, Bounty Quattro, Accumulator KO, or many other innovative bounty variants, you’ll find your perfect battle at this festival.
Premium Experience, Guaranteed Rewards
The organizers understand that world-class poker requires world-class support. That’s why the Gladiator Series provides exclusive hotel offers to ensure players enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay throughout the festival. Beyond accommodations, a team of high-quality professional staff is on hand to guarantee a smooth, premium poker experience from registration to the final table.
Every tournament at the Gladiator Series features guaranteed prize pools, meaning you’ll know exactly what’s at stake before you sit down. From exciting side events that keep the action flowing between main tournaments to the centerpiece Main Event and prestigious High Roller competitions, each battle promises substantial rewards for the victorious. ⚔️
The Killer Ranking: A Path to Glory
The Gladiator Series introduces an exclusive leaderboard system that runs throughout each festival stop: the Killer Ranking. This unique competition rewards players who dominate the battlefield by eliminating their opponents.
Here’s how it works: earn 1 point for every knockout, with double points (2 points) awarded in tournaments with buy-ins of €500 or higher. Players who rack up the most eliminations compete for a €5,000 guaranteed prize pool distributed across each festival. But the real prize? Winners earn tickets to the next Gladiator Series stop and the prestigious title of Killer of the Festival—a badge of honor among poker’s elite warriors.
MVP Annual Ranking: The Ultimate Season-Long Battle
The Gladiator Series 2026 introduces an extraordinary season-long competition: the MVP Annual Ranking. This exclusive leaderboard tracks the players who accumulate the most knockouts across all Gladiator Series events throughout the entire year, crowning the ultimate champion of the arena.
How the Ranking Works:
Players earn points based on their knockout achievements across all four festival stops. The point system is designed to reward aggressive play and knockout prowess: tournaments with a buy-in higher than €500 award 2 points per knockout, while tournaments with a buy-in of €500 or less award 1 point per knockout. This tiered system ensures that dominance across all levels of competition is recognized and rewarded.
The Prizes:
The top three killers of the 2026 season earn prestigious rewards:
- 1st Prize: A €5,000 WSOP Main Event ticket plus Gladiator Team Pro sponsorship for the next season
- 2nd Prize: Gladiator Team Pro sponsorship for the next season
- 3rd Prize: Gladiator Team Pro sponsorship for the next season
These extraordinary prizes recognize not just tournament success, but a commitment to the Gladiator Series throughout the year. Becoming a Gladiator Team Pro is a badge of honor that extends your journey beyond 2026, cementing your status as one of poker’s elite warriors.
Important Notes:
Days 0 and satellite tournaments do not count towards the ranking, ensuring that only main tournament play determines your path to glory.
Your Gladiator Awaits
Whether you’re a seasoned tournament grinder or a recreational player seeking an adventure, the Gladiator Series offers an unmatched combination of competitive poker, immersive theming, and premium hospitality. Step into the colosseum, compete for glory, and join a movement that’s redefining what a poker festival can be. The arena awaits—will you answer the call? ⚔️
