Kick Off 2025 with PokerStars’ Winter Series in North America

What to Expect from the Winter Series

As expected, the PokerStars Winter Series will be packed with highlights across its 18-day schedule, ensuring players at all skill levels and poker preferences find something to enjoy. As mentioned, the series runs from January 17 to February 3, with events available to players in Ontario and three U.S. states — Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey. Each region has its own set of 89 tournaments, with $1.5 million in guarantees per region.

The Winter Series Main Events are both scheduled for February 2, making up the centerpiece of the series. First, there’s the so-called classic $300 Buy-In Main Event, which features a $175K guaranteed prize pool. Running parallel, there will also be a $1,000 High Roller Main Event, with $75K guaranteed for those looking to test their skills in a bigger field

Still, it wouldn’t be much of a series with just the Main Events and qualifiers. That’s why, throughout the series, you expect plenty of standout tournaments, including:

• Thursday Thrill Super High Roller: $1K buy-in and a $40K guarantee.
• Sunday High Roller: $500 buy-in with $50K guaranteed.
• Super Tuesday High Roller: $500 buy-in and a $40K guarantee.

Of course, if you’re not ready to dive into high-stakes action, the series offers plenty of options with buy-ins as low as $5. Many events are priced at $10 or $20, making it easy to join in the action no matter your bankroll.

For players looking to get in on the action for less, PokerStars has a few options:

• Power Path Tickets: Earn your seat in select events through PokerStars’ step-based system.
• Main Event Depositor Freeroll: Happening on February 2, this freeroll gives players a shot at Main Event tickets.