City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus has so far focused primarily on cash games and related promotions in its poker offerings. However, with the COD Poker Tournament taking place from November 10 to 15, 2026, the casino is now hosting its first international tournament featuring a variety of buy-ins and multiple entry options. The Main Event offers a guaranteed prize pool of 200,000 euros. In addition to several starting flights, the six-day schedule also includes a warm-up, a high roller, and a mystery bounty tournament.
The six-day poker festival offers various ways to qualify for the Main Event. As early as Tuesday, November 10, two warm-up tournaments and satellites are on the schedule. The Warm-Up Day 1A begins at 5:00 p.m. and costs 200 euros plus a 20-euro fee. At 8:00 p.m., the Warm-Up Day 1B Turbo offers another entry option at the same buy-in.
The Main Event is the highlight of the tournament series. The regular starting days are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13. The Day 1A, 1B, and 1D flights each cost 600 euros. Each of these flights features a starting stack of 50,000 chips. Blinds start at 40, and late registration is available for twelve levels.
On Thursday evening, the Turbo Flight Day 1C will also be offered with a buy-in of 300 euros. Players can also compete in the Day 1E Turbo Flight on Friday evening for 300 euros. In both Turbo variants, the starting stack is 25,000 chips, and late registration remains open for twelve levels in each case. The second day of the Main Event will take place on Saturday, November 14, starting at 2:00 p.m. Play will continue until the field is reduced to three tables. The final day is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m.
Beyond the Main Event, the schedule also features additional tournaments. On Saturday at 6:00 p.m., High Roller Day 1 begins with a buy-in of 1,000 euros plus 100 euros in fees. The starting stack is 50,000 chips, the blinds start at 40, and late registration is open for ten levels. On Sunday, the High Roller will resume at 3:00 p.m. Additionally, a Mystery Bounty tournament is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The buy-in is 300 euros plus 30 euros in fees. Players start with 30,000 chips, the blinds start at 20, and late registration is available for ten levels.
During the festival, satellites for various Main Event starting days will be offered daily. Several of these tournaments are designated as cash-out satellites. Regular satellites cost 60 euros plus a 10-euro fee. There is a special hotel offer for Melco Club members. For a six-night stay, the offer includes a free Main Event entry worth 600 euros and a Warm-Up entry worth 220 euros. A Main Event entry is included with a five-night stay. For a four-night stay, a 300-euro credit is offered, which can be used exclusively for the Main Event or one of the Main Event Turbo Flights.
For more information on the tournament schedule and terms of participation, please visit the City of Dreams website.
