Norwegian Poker Championships in September is About More than Just Poker

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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

Event	Starting Date	Tournament	Open to Int’l?
1	28-Sep	NOK 2,500 Big Bet Mix	Yes
2	28-Sep	NOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold’em	Yes
3	28-Sep	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em	Yes
4	29-Sep	NOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event	No
5	29-Sep	NOK 5,000 8 Game	No
6	29-Sep	NOK 1,500 No-Limit Hold’em	No
7	30-Sep	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack	No
8	30-Sep	NOK 1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Super Turbo	Yes
9	1-Oct	NOK 5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha	No
10	1-Oct	NOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Heads-Up	No
11	1-Oct	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em One Day Turbo	Yes
12	1-Oct	NOK 2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty	Yes
13	2-Oct	NOK 2,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw	No
14	2-Oct	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo	No
15	3-Oct	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Cashout	No
16	4-Oct	NOK 5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Team Poker	No
17	4-Oct	NOK 2,500 Level of Each (NLH/PLO)	No
18	5-Oct	NOK 10,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller	No
19	5-Oct	NOK 2,500 Ladies Event	No
20	5-Oct	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty	Yes
21	6-Oct	NOK 2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Norwegian Forbunds	No
22	6-Oct	NOK 2,500 Open Face Pineapple Shootout	Yes

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