Mini Irish Open 2027
18 – 29 Mar 2027 · Royal Dublin Society, Ireland
The Mini Irish Open runs 18 to 29 March 2027 at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin, costs 250 euro to enter and carries an advertised guarantee of 1,000,000 euro.
At a glance
Event: Mini Irish Open (Event #5) Dates: 18-29 March 2027 Venue: Royal Dublin Society, Dublin Buy-in: 250 euro Guarantee: 1,000,000 euro Series: Irish Poker Open 2027 Number of starting flights: not confirmed
Why this is the schedule's most striking line
A 250 euro buy-in against a 1 million euro guarantee is the widest ratio on the 2027 schedule, and it is the reason this event rather than the Main Event is the one many visiting players actually plan around. It also runs across the whole festival, from the opening day to the last, which means flights are spread over a fortnight and a trip of any length can include one.
What that ratio implies is a very large field. Entries at this price point are not a small commitment to re-enter, so expect a long, flight-heavy tournament in which surviving a day one is a modest achievement rather than a deep run. The number of flights and the re-entry rules had not been published when we read the organiser's schedule page, and both matter for budgeting a trip around it.
Where the figures come from
Two independent October 2026 reports agree on the dates, the buy-in and the guarantee, and both note that two events on the schedule carry seven-figure guarantees. The organiser's own page confirms the festival window but had not yet published the event grid, so this record is due a re-read once it does.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Mini Irish Open 2027?
It runs the full length of the festival, 18 to 29 March 2027, at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin.
How much does it cost?
250 euro, the cheapest entry to a seven-figure guarantee on the 2027 schedule.
Is the 1 million euro really guaranteed?
It is advertised as a guarantee, so the organiser covers a shortfall. A field larger than needed simply makes the prize pool bigger.
How many starting flights are there?
Not confirmed. The organiser had not published the 2027 structure when we read its schedule page, and the flight count is one of the details worth checking before booking.