A Power Path Express to the PokerStars Sunday Million Anniversary


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- Last updated on: March 18, 2025 · 2 minutes to read
PokerStars has never been stingy when it comes to giving their players an in, especially when it comes to qualifying for its flagship online tournament. This March, it looks like the poker giant has created yet another opportunity to jump into the online poker mix. With the Sunday Million Anniversary just around the corner, PokerStars is rolling out a new low-cost route: Power Path Express.
The idea behind the promotion is fairly simple, as you’ll see after we break everything down in this article.
Power Path Express – An Unexpected Shortcut to the Sunday Million Anniversary
First thing’s first — this $22 buy-in Power Path Express is set to take place on March 30 at 14:30 ET. This is the time when players will have a shot at a share of at least $50,000 in Power Path Passes and tournament tickets. When you consider that thousands are already set to take part in the massive $6 million guaranteed Sunday Million Anniversary on April 6, this is one of the best value entry points available.
The Power Path Express tournament gives players a direct and affordable way to qualify for the Sunday Million Anniversary. Unlike traditional satellites, this event features a guaranteed prize pool of at least $50,000 in Power Path prizes and tournament tickets.
Here’s a full breakdown of the prizes up for grabs:
- Five Silver Power Path Passes ($2,500 each) awarded to the top five finishers, which can be used to enter major online and live events, including PokerStars’ prestigious tournament series.
- 75 $215 tickets to the Sunday Million Anniversary, granting players direct entry into the massive $6 million GTD event, awarded to those finishing in 6th–80th place.
- 100 Bronze Power Passes worth $109 for players placing 81st–180th. These passes can be used to enter a variety of tournaments on PokerStars, opening additional pathways to high-stakes events.
- A $55 ticket to Power Path Step 4 for players finishing in 181st–375th place, providing another opportunity to continue their qualification journey through the Power Path system.
With a $22 buy-in, this promotion is the cost-effective alternative to traditional qualification routes, giving poker players a way to enter the Sunday Million Anniversary without having to buy in directly. Unlike step satellites, Power Path Express condenses the qualification process into a single tournament, making it a one-shot opportunity for players to win big.
The Legacy of the Sunday Million
Now that we’ve peaked your interest about the Power Path Express, let’s take a step back and focus on the vent you’re working towards — the Sunday Million. For nearly two decades, the Sunday Million has been a defining event in online poker. Launched in 2006, this online tournament promotion has awarded over $1.4 billion in prizes, making it all but the gold standard for weekly tournaments. The upcoming Sunday Million Anniversary on April 6 will once again raise the stakes with a $6 million guaranteed prize pool and a $215 buy-in.

As part of the build-up to this milestone event, Sunday Million Season is currently running until April 8, offering a full schedule of tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $3.30 to $1,050. Players can compete for leaderboard points, with double points in key episodes and triple points in the Anniversary tournament. The top leaderboard finishers will split $100,000 in SCOOP tickets, while ‘episode’ winners will also receive a trophy and an exclusive PokerStars hoodie.
Beyond Power Path Express, players can qualify for the Sunday Million Anniversary through various methods, including:
- Freerolls offering direct entry tickets.
- Spin & Go satellites starting at $4.
- Traditional satellites from $2.20.
- PokerStars Ambassador Knockouts, where eliminating an ambassador earns a $215 ticket.
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