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PokerStars Open Cannes

Move aside, Monaco. There’s a new star-studded event in town – the PokerStars Open Cannes. Held in the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes, the same venue as the legendary Cannes Film Festival, there aren’t many places that offer the luxury and prestige of this resort town in the south of France.

So, when it comes to ending the year on a high, there’s no better place to be than Cannes, especially when we’ll be revealing the winners of the PokerStars League awards. Blend the area’s history of holding high-class events and PokerStars ability to organize epic poker action and you’ve got a prestigious event that’s new on the circuit.

Calling all poker enthusiasts – an unforgettable experience of high stakes, luxury and culture awaits. All you have to do is take your seat at the table.

Festival Dates: December 8-14, 2025

Venue: Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes

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PokerStars Open Main Event: December 10-14 - €1,100 (€1,000,000 GTD)

The license holder and operator of this event is Casino Barrière Le Croisette.

Address: 1 espace Lucien Barrière, 06400 Cannes, France

Telephone number: +33 4 92 98 78 50

Dress code: Smart casual. No sports clothing and footwear (e.g. tracksuits, shorts, shirts, trainers, etc).

Minimum Age: 18+

NB: Must bring a valid government issued passport or valid European Union Citizen ID card to participate.

By Air:

The closest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), located about 27km from Cannes. You can take a taxi or private transfer (around 30-40 minutes), or the Bus 210 express shuttle service (around 45 minutes) to Cannes.

Other nearby airports include:

  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): Around 175km away (around a 2-hour drive).
  • Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN): About 110km away (around a 1.5-hour drive).

By Train:

Cannes is served by both regional (TER) and high-speed (TGV) trains.

  • From Nice: The train ride takes approximately 25 minutes.
  • From Marseille: The TGV or regional trains take 2–2.5 hours.
  • From Paris: The direct TGV train to Cannes takes approximately 5 hours.

The Cannes train station (Gare de Cannes) is about a 10-minute walk to the casino.

By Car:

  • From Nice: Approximately 30-40 minutes.
  • From Marseille: Approximately 2 hours (A8 highway).
  • From Monaco: Approximately 1-1.5 hours (A8 highway or (D6007).

There are convenient public parking options near Casino Barrière Le Croisette.

By Sea:

If arriving by yacht or ferry, the Port of Cannes is right next to the casino. There are ferry connections from nearby towns like Saint-Tropez or Monaco.[MG1] 

You can buy-in onsite at the venue using the following options.

  • CASH – EUROS
  • DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
  • POKERSTARS COM/EU/DE/UK/FR ACCOUNT*
  • WIRE TRANSFER**

* Subject to change per event. Regional and account restrictions may apply. 

**Players who wire funds will need to collect them at the casino cage and then proceed to the cash registration desks.

Please Note: we cannot accept part payment of one payment type with another.

More information on Cash Games will be available soon.

Contact live@pokerstarslive.com for further information.