Fall Fest Returns to PokerStars US and Ontario for the Holiday Season

Fall Fest Returns to PokerStars US and Ontario for the Holiday Season
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Iva Dozet News Editor
Fact Checked: PokerListings
  • Updated: November 13, 2025
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The temperatures may be dropping, but the tournament action at PokerStars is only just picking up. As the poker room announced just a few days ago, their beloved Fall Fest is returning for the fifth year in a row, from November 21 to December 1, bringing with it 49 events and more than a million in combined guaranteed prize pools across the US and Ontario platforms.

For players in the PA and MI & NJ markets, that means over $500,000 guaranteed. On the Ontario side, Fall Fest guarantees $750,000 CAD, spread across an schedule with events starting from as little as $5.

As always, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Fall Fest series below.

Fall Fest: Everything You Should Know

The series starts on November 21 with a $5 Micro Turbo Warm-Up, which then leads into a mix of formats, including Mystery Bounties and traditional No-Limit Hold’em.

Three headline events run on November 30, forming the festival’s Main Event lineup:

  • A $30 Mini Main Event
  • A $200 NLHE Main Event, with a $75,000 guarantee in the US markets and $100,000 CAD in Ontario
  • A $500 High Roller Main Event

Alongside these, there are a few seasonal events like the $100 Thanksgiving Thrill and $20 The Gobbler (both on November 27). There’s also the $100 Mimic Mystery on November 23, where top mystery bounties match the regular prize payouts, and a $20 Mini version of the same format.

Direct buy-ins for most of these events start at $10, while satellite options begin from $1, with qualifiers opened on Tuesday, November 11. Until the first cards are dealt for the Fall Fest, we’ll leave you with how Kevin Emilio Luyo, PokerStars North America Head of Poker, captured the spirit of the series:

Kevin Emilio Luyo

As temperatures drop and players settle indoors, Fall Fest delivers a trusted tournament experience with festive formats and something for every bankroll. Whether you’re chasing a Main Event title, or enjoying holiday action, it’s the perfect seasonal return to poker.