- Battle of Malta 2026 Facts
- Why Battle of Malta matters for UK players
- Battle of Malta 2026 Schedule
- How To Qualify for Battle of Malta 2026
- BoM All-time UK Money List
- Battle of Malta FAQ
Battle of Malta remains one of the most recognisable mid-stakes live poker brands in Europe. For UK players, its appeal is obvious: a travel-friendly destination, a long-established festival identity, and a format that has consistently mixed large fields with accessible buy-ins and a holiday-style setting.
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Battle of Malta 2026 Facts
Battle of Malta is a long-running live poker festival held on the island of Malta. It is an annual festival established in 2012, that has grown from a modest start into one of Europe’s better-known live brands, with live fields previously topping 4,500 entries.
The 2026 Summer Edition ran at Casino Malta from 27 May to 3 June 2026, with organisers increasing the overall festival guarantee to €1,000,000.
The Battle of Malta will return for its traditional Autumn Edition later this year, locking down Casino Malta and the adjacent Eden Arena from October 27 through November 4, 2026.
BoM usually clashes with another popular live event arranged just next doors, the Malta Poker Festival, but this year they have managed to sort out the dates and BoM is held almost a month after MPF.
There also two editions of BoM each year where the Autumn edition is the popular one with higher GTD and more players in general. On top of the live events, BoM has an online version that has been hosted by GGPoker and other off-shore brands such as ACRPoker in the past.
Why Battle of Malta Matters for UK players
For a UK-facing audience, Battle of Malta is easier to care about than many far-flung international festivals because it is close enough to feel realistic.
Malta remains one of the most established poker travel destinations in Europe, and Battle of Malta has built a strong identity around that setting rather than relying purely on operator branding.
The official 2026 festival page says the event brings together international players, qualifiers, live-event regulars and recreational enthusiasts under one roof at Casino Malta.
Malta remains one of the most established poker travel destinations in Europe, and Battle of Malta has built a strong identity around that setting rather than relying purely on operator branding.
The official 2026 festival page says the event brings together international players, qualifiers, live-event regulars and recreational enthusiasts under one roof at Casino Malta.
Battle of Malta 2026 Summer Edition Results
The 2026 Battle of Malta Summer Edition wrapped up in spectacular fashion at Casino Malta, shattering its original €700,000 guarantee and drawing a massive international crowd to the Mediterranean.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Casino Malta, Malta |
| Dates | May 27 – June 3, 2026 |
| Main Event | €600 "Let The Battle Begin" Main Event |
| Main Event Buy-in | €600 (€530 + €70) |
| Main Event Winner | Alejandro Asenjo (Spain) |
| Main Event Entry Pool | 2,667 entries |
Battle of Malta 2026 Autumn Edition Schedule
The Battle of Malta Autumn Edition 2026 will take place from October 27 to November 4 at Casino Malta and the Eden Arena, with CoinPoker serving as the official online satellite partner providing direct qualifying paths and package satellites to the live festival.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Casino Malta and the Eden Arena at the Intercontinental Hotel |
| Dates | October 27 – November 4, 2026 |
| Main Event Buy-in | €600 |
| Main Event Format | No-Limit Hold'em (deep-stack, multi-flight structure) |
How To Qualify for Battle of Malta 2026
There aren't that many online qualifiers for Battle of Malta offered by UK licensed sites but some operators from the iPoker network do offer network satellites to BoM 2026.
Sites such as Grosvenor Poker and bet365 might have a few weekly qualifiers still in their online schedule.
This actually only adds more value to travelling to Malta for this event, most of the qualifiers are from countries and communities known to be less experienced.
Sites such as Grosvenor Poker and bet365 might have a few weekly qualifiers still in their online schedule.
This actually only adds more value to travelling to Malta for this event, most of the qualifiers are from countries and communities known to be less experienced.
BoM All-time UK Money List
British players have posted some notable results at Battle of Malta over the years, both live and online.
| Year | Event | UK player / UK result | Finish / outcome | Prize / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Battle of Malta Main Event | Leo Worthington-Leese | 5th place | €56,470 |
| 2018 | Battle of Malta Main Event | Andrew Hills | 6th place | €53,000 |
| 2021 | Battle of Malta Online Main Event | Brandon “TryLSD” Sheils | 5th place | €119,624 |
| 2025 | Battle of Malta Autumn Edition | British players overall | 11 trophies across the series | - |
| 2025 | Mystery Siege of Malta | Paul Murphy | Winner | €31,900 |
| 2025 | Super High Roller | Alex Whitenstall | Winner | €57,250 |
Battle of Malta FAQ
What is Battle of Malta?
Battle of Malta is a long-running annual live poker festival held in Malta. PokerNews says it was established in 2012 and has grown into one of Europe’s best-known destination poker events
Can players qualify online for Battle of Malta?
Yes, players from UK might still find online qualifiers on Grosvenor Poker, bet365 or at any other iPoker skins.
Does Battle of Malta Spring Edition 2026 have any GTD?
Yes, the Spring Edition of BoM 2026 had a total guarantee of $1,000,000 with the Main Event offering a €700,000GTD.
Is Battle of Malta only for professional poker players?
No, this festival is mainly targeting leisure players and less experienced players looking for low buy-in festival in a touristic scenery. The value of the fields is very appealing for seasoned players from UK.