Official Ranking System – Season 2026
The Ranking System rewards both prize money and consistent participation throughout the 2026 season. Players earn points at eligible events, climb the leaderboard through performance and loyalty, and the top-ranked competitors secure fully covered buy-ins for selected events in 2027.
View RankinglistIntroduction and how does it work?
The Ranking System is designed to reward performance and consistency throughout each season. By competing in eligible events during 2026, players earn points that determine their position on the official leaderboard. At the end of the season, the top 7 ranked players are rewarded with exclusive benefits for the following year.
The system follows a clear seasonal structure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity. At the start of each new season, all rankings are reset, giving every player a fresh chance to compete.
Point System
Points can be earned starting in 2026 at all eligible events. Your ranking score is calculated based on your prize money using a fixed multiplier of 0.01. The more you earn, the higher your position on the leaderboard.
Leaderboard Prizes
The top-ranked players of the 2026 season will receive exclusive rewards for 2027. Rankings in the 10k Championship and 5k Million events grant fully covered buy-ins for selected tournaments.
Loyality Points
Tournament buy-in amounts are converted into points using the following formula: Buy-in × 0.1 = Points
| Buy-In (€) | Calculation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 15,300 € | 15,300 × 0.1 | 1,530 |
| 5,300 € | 5,300 × 0.1 | 530 |
| 2,200 € | 2,200 × 0.1 | 220 |
Achievement Points
Tournament prize money is converted into points using the following formula:
Prize Money × 0.2 = Points
| Prize Money (€) | Calculation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 15,300 € | 15,300 × 0.2 | 3,060 |
| 5,300 € | 5,300 × 0.2 | 1.060 |
| 2,200 € | 2,200 × 0.2 | 440 |
Season 2027 Prize Pool
The following table shows the full prize structure for the Season 2027 competition.
Each pass includes tournament entries and premium accommodation. Total prize value is listed below.
| Place | Prize | Details | Quantity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Diamond Pass | Season 2027 Pass - Play all 10K Majors + Luxury Hotel | 1x | 60,000 € |
| 2nd–3rd | Platinum Pass | Season 2027 Pass - Play all 5K Majors + Luxury Hotel | 2x | 35,000 € |
| 4th–5th | Gold Pass | One 3K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel | 2x | 25,000 € |
| 6th–7th | Silver Pass | One 2K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel | 2x | 20,000 € |
| Total Value | 220,000 € | |||
1st Place
Prize
Diamond Pass
Details
Play all 10K Majors + Luxury Hotel
Quantity
1x
Value
60,000 €
2nd – 3rd Place
Prize
Platinum Pass
Details
Play all 5K Majors + Luxury Hotel
Quantity
2x
Value
35,000 €
4th – 5th Place
Prize
Gold Pass
Details
One 3K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel
Quantity
2x
Value
25,000 €
6th – 7th Place
Prize
Silver Pass
Details
One 2K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel
Quantity
2x
Value
20,000 €
Total Value
Sum
220,000 €
Loyality Bonus
Regular participation increases your loyalty level throughout the season. Higher loyalty levels unlock additional bonus percentages that enhance your overall ranking performance.
Season Pass Rewards
At the conclusion of each season, the top-ranked players receive season pass rewards based on their final leaderboard position. The player finishing first in the 5k Million ranking will receive a season pass covering the buy-ins for all five 5k Million events taking place in the following year. The player finishing first in the 10k Championship ranking will receive a season pass covering the buy-ins for all five 10k Championship events taking place in the following year. These season passes apply exclusively to the respective event categories and are granted based on final season standings.
Season Rules & Conditions
Each new season begins with a full reset. Points do not carry over from previous seasons, are non-transferable, have no cash value, and are valid only within the scope of the respective event series.
The following rules apply:
- Points are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- If multiple starting days are offered (e.g. Day A and Day B), participation on Day A is mandatory.
- Points expire if not used. If a buy-in is paid but the player does not participate in the tournament, no points will be awarded. Points can only be earned by actively playing in the tournament.
- Points are awarded exclusively for buy-ins. Entry fees are excluded from the points system.
- Bounty prizes are not included in the points system and are not considered for point calculations.
- If a player is excluded from the series or receives a casino ban, all accumulated points and any related claims are forfeited, regardless of the reason for the exclusion.
- All tournaments count toward the official ranking except Satellite tournaments. Satellite events are not included in the points system and therefore do not award any ranking points.
All Season 2027 passes and rewards are entirely sponsor-funded by Diamond Poker Series and do not affect the prize pool. Each pass includes:
- One tournament entry per event, depending on the respective pass
- A complimentary luxury hotel stay
Season Timline
Each season follows a clear structure. Points are earned across all eligible events, rankings are finalized at season end, and rewards are allocated for the following year.
Fair Play & Transparency
The Ranking System is built on fairness and clarity. All results are calculated using predefined rules and a fixed multiplier, ensuring equal conditions and objective rankings for every participant.
