Small Ball Event Venlo & Valkenburg 2026
8 – 17 Oct 2026 · Holland Casino Venlo, Netherlands
Six start days, one buy-in and a single final: the Small Ball Event is a combined Holland Casino festival split between Venlo and Valkenburg, and the 2026 edition is its third. Every flight costs EUR 220 plus EUR 30 and plays towards the Day 2 final at Venlo on Saturday 17 October.
Schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Day 1A, Venlo, 19:10 | €250 | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Day 1B, Venlo, 19:10 | €250 | — |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Day 1C, Venlo, 19:10 | €250 | — |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Day 1D, Venlo, 19:10 | €250 | — |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Day 1E, Valkenburg, 19:00 | €250 | — |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Day 1F, Venlo, 19:10 | €250 | — |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Day 2 final, Venlo, 18:00 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Small Ball Event cost?
EUR 220 plus a EUR 30 service fee, EUR 250 in total, for any of the six start days. Qualifying for Day 2 costs nothing further.
What is the structure?
A 20,000 starting stack with unlimited re-entry through the first six levels. Levels are 20 minutes on the start days and 25 minutes on Day 2.
Which day is at Valkenburg?
Day 1E, on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 19:00. The other five start days and the final are at Holland Casino Venlo.
How many players cash from a start day?
Each flight plays down to the last 12.5 per cent of its field, so between one and eight players finish in the money depending on how many entered.
When is the final?
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 18:00 at Holland Casino Venlo.