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Official Ranking System · Season 2026
How the ranking works.
One season, one leaderboard. Every eligible tournament you play earns points, and the top of the final standings wins a fully covered 2027 season.
Introduction
Three steps to the top.
Here is how you get from your first buy-in to a fully covered 2027 season.
Earn points
Every buy-in earns Loyalty Points, every cash earns Achievement Points. Both add up to your season total.
Win passes
The top 7 receive Season Passes for 2027, worth 220,000 €* in total. Rankings reset every season.
Point System
Two ways to earn points.
Points come from two sources: what you put in (loyalty) and what you take out (achievement). Both are added to your season total.
Loyalty Points
Tournament buy-ins are converted into points, rewarding every entry you make.
Total 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
Prize money is converted into points, rewarding deep runs and big finishes.
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 |
Points Calculator
Try it with a real tournament.
Pick an event from the Tallinn schedule, set your entries and a possible cash, and watch your season points add up.
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Satellites award no ranking points. Pick another event to see your points.
Leaderboard Rewards
Season 2027 prize pool.
The top 7 ranked players of the 2026 season earn exclusive season passes for 2027. Each pass includes tournament entries and a complimentary luxury hotel stay.
Total value 220,000 €*
1st place
Diamond Pass
Play all 10K Majors + Luxury Hotel
60,000 €*
1× awarded
2nd–3rd place
Ruby Pass
Play all 5K Majors + Luxury Hotel
35,000 €*
2× awarded
4th–5th place
Emerald Pass
One 3K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel
25,000 €*
2× awarded
6th–7th place
Sapphire Pass
One 2K MTT at every stop + Luxury Hotel
20,000 €*
2× awarded
* Each pass covers every listed event of its category for the 2027 season, including the hotel stay stated on the pass. The amounts shown are example values based on a planned five stop season. The final schedule and the number of stops may change, and the value changes accordingly. Passes are personal and cannot be transferred or paid out in cash.
The Fine Print
Rules & conditions.
- Each new season begins with a full reset. Points do not carry over, are non-transferable, have no cash value and are valid only within the respective event series.
- If multiple starting days are offered (e.g. Day A and Day B), participation on Day A is mandatory.
- Points are only earned by actively playing. If a buy-in is paid but the player does not participate, no points are awarded.
- Loyalty points are calculated on the full buy-in amount including the entry fee, for every entry made.
- 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 related claims are forfeited.
- All tournaments count toward the official ranking except Satellite tournaments, which award no ranking points.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
When do I start earning ranking points?
From the moment you play your first eligible event in the 2026 season. Points are credited automatically once a tournament is completed and results are published.
Do entry fees count toward my points?
Yes. Loyalty Points are calculated on the full buy-in including the entry fee, for every entry you make. Only bounty prizes are excluded from the points system.
Do Satellite tournaments give ranking points?
No. All tournaments count toward the official ranking except Satellites, which award no ranking points.
What happens if I pay a buy-in but don't play?
No points are awarded. Points are only earned by actively participating, and if multiple starting days are offered, you must play Day A to qualify.
Do my points carry over to the next season?
No. Every season starts with a full reset, giving every player an equal chance to compete for the leaderboard rewards.
How are the season passes awarded?
The top 7 players of the final 2026 standings receive passes for 2027: Diamond (1st), Ruby (2nd and 3rd), Emerald (4th and 5th) and Sapphire (6th and 7th), each including tournament entries and a complimentary luxury hotel stay.
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