Power Path Upgrade: PokerStars Introduces the Spade Pass

Power Path Upgrade: PokerStars Introduces the Spade Pass
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Iva Dozet News Editor
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  • Updated: April 30, 2026
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Apparently, PokerStars decided their keyword for 2026 would be expansion. First, it was an extended EPT schedule for this season, then their North American collaboration with FanDuel, and now, its a revamped Power Path. Earlier this week, the poker giant announced it would be expanding its Power Path offer to include a brand new Spade Pass.

Here’s what you’ll need to know about it.

A Spade Pass Enters the Power Path Chat

The newest Power Path revamp actually concerns the Bronze Pass, which has previously been valued at $109. With the April upgrade, the Bronze Pass is now jumping to $530, as the people behind PokerStars felt the jump between the $109 Bronze Pass and $2,500 Silver Pass was getting a bit too big to ignore. During the PokerStars’ 25th Anniversary promotion period, the new and improved $530 Bronze Pass will come with a +25% of added value on select passes.

As a result of the Bronze boost, the room also introduced a new $109 pass in its place, aptly named the $109 Spade Pass, which players will use to enter the $109 Sunday Million from now on.

While Power Path underwent some upgrades, not everything is changing. Gold and Silver passes remain the same, stacked at $10,300 and $2,500, respectively.

An Overview of the Power Path Update

Power Path PassWorth
Gold Pass $10,300
Silver Pass$2,500
Bronze Pass$530
Spade Pass$109

The 25th Anniversary Upgrade

The 25th Anniversary Upgrade Power Path

As part of the fact that PokerStars turns 25 this year, the room is also giving a 25% boost to its newly upgraded Bronze Pass.

The first time players will encounter the 25% boost will be during the PokerStars Anniversary Series, from May 10 to June 3, 2026. To celebrate a quarter of a century, PokerStars moved up its Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) to March to make room for the newest staple in its live calendar.

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect from the series:

  • Series Name: PokerStars Anniversary Series
  • Dates: May 10 to June 3, 2026
  • Guarantee: $50M
  • Events: 156
  • Tournaments: 461
  • Buy-in Range: $5.50 to $15K