Step into a vibrant Nordic live poker festival, where the field ranges from recreational players to tournament pros. The festival has a long history – it originally began as events aimed at Norwegian players who, for a period, were unable to play poker in their home country, and who, through the magazine Vi Menn, helped organize tournaments in Copenhagen. In 2024, the name was changed to Nordic Open, reflecting how the tournament has grown into a recognized Scandinavian poker festival, bringing together a strong Nordic field and offering a substantial prize pool.
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It turned into a short heads-up battle. Christian Blumensaadt’s pocket kings were all-in against Christian Bruun Kristensen’s pocket nines. No help came for the nines, and after counting the chips, it was confirmed that Christian Bruun Kristensen was covered by the narrowest of margins.
That meant Christian Blumensaadt was the winner of the Nordic Open 2026 Main Event and was welcomed by his family with hugs, applause, and high-fives
In addition to the live qualifier tournament at Casino Copenhagen on Tuesdays, you also have the opportunity to qualify online at a lower cost. Danske Spil Poker offers a series of online qualifiers for the Nordic Open.
Dansk Poker will be present throughout the entire tournament, providing live blog updates so you can follow all the key hands, the drama at the tables, and the most exciting moments of the Nordic Open.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel offers a “poker menu” throughout the tournament, which includes a burger with fries and a beer or soft drink for DKK 265.
Available to order in the lobby bar.
As tradition dictates, a Freezeout is played on Friday, along with a two-day tournament starting on Saturday, once the opportunity to buy into the Main Event has closed.
During Nordic Open, a wide range of cash games is offered, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a seat at the tables. You can register via the PokerLens app, where start times and table availability are also announced.
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Get the full overview of all details for the seven exciting days of play here. Find everything about schedules, buy-ins, caps, stacks, levels, re-entry, and late registration.
Get the full overview of all the details for the seven exciting days of play here. Find everything from schedules, buy-ins, caps, stacks, levels, re-entry, and late registration.
