EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX POZNAŃ 2026

A tournament with tradition

The European Grand Prix has a long history within the Othello community. The idea of connecting major European tournaments into one international circuit dates back to the 1980s, when several national federations began building a more structured competitive calendar.

Today, the EGP continues this tradition as a series of high-level tournaments played across Europe. The Poznań event is part of the 2026 calendar, alongside other European host cities.

Tournament details

Event: Othello EGP Poznań
Date: 18–19 July
Venue: ODK “Orbita”
Address: os. Kosmonautów, ul. Włodarska 118, Poznań, Poland

The tournament will be played over two days and, assuming 12 or more players, the qualification stage will follow an unmodified Swiss system: players are paired with opponents on similar scores, while avoiding repeat pairings and maintaining colour balance where possible.

The planned structure is:

11 qualification rounds + finals
7 rounds on Saturday
lunch break on Saturday after round 5
4 rounds on Sunday
final matches after the qualification stage

Each qualification game is played with 25 minutes per player.

The final and the 3rd-place playoff are played with 30 minutes per player, giving the decisive games a little more room for calculation.

MORE INFORMATION: RULES

Registration for EGP Poznań

Registration is available through the official European Grand Prix website:

https://egp.worldothello.org

We warmly invite players from Poland and abroad to take part in EGP Poznań. It is a great opportunity to compete in an international tournament, gain valuable experience in the European Grand Prix format, and spend a July weekend with the Othello community.

The tournament is open to both experienced players and those who want to take the next step into competitive Othello. Early registration is recommended, as it helps the organizers prepare the event and confirm the list of participants.

See you on 18–19 July in Poznań — at the board, among the discs, and in the middle of European Othello.

From Poznań Airport

Poznań-Ławica Airport is connected with the city centre by public transport. The most convenient option is usually to take bus 159 or bus 148 from the airport towards the city centre, then change near Poznań Główny or Rondo Kaponiera. The airport lists lines 159, 148 and night line 222 as the public transport connections serving the airport.

Suggested route:

1. Take bus 159 from Port Lotniczy Ławica towards Poznań Główny.
2. Get off at Poznań Główny or Rondo Kaponiera.
3. Change to bus 171 towards Os. Wichrowe Wzgórze.
4. Get off at Os. Kosmonautów.
5. Walk to ODK “Orbita”, os. Kosmonautów, ul. Włodarska 118.

Bus 159 runs between Port Lotniczy Ławica and Poznań Główny, while bus 171 connects Poznań Główny with Os. Kosmonautów on the route towards Os. Wichrowe Wzgórze.

Before travelling, it is recommended to check the current route in Jakdojade or on the official ZTM Poznań website, as summer schedules and temporary route changes may apply.

Accommodation

For players looking for hotel accommodation, the most convenient areas are Winogrady, Stare Winogrady, Cytadela and the northern part of the city centre. These locations offer relatively easy access to ODK “Orbita”, while still keeping the city centre within reach.

Hotel ForZa
This is the closest of the recommended hotel options to the venue. Hotel ForZa is located in the northern part of Poznań, at ul. Dworska 1, with convenient access to ODK “Orbita”. It is a practical choice for players who want to stay as close as possible to the tournament location and keep travel time short.

Hotel Vivaldi
Hotel Vivaldi is located a little further away, at ul. Winogrady 9, near Park Cytadela. It is a 3-star hotel and may be a good option for players who prefer a comfortable stay closer to the city centre and green areas, while still having reasonable access to the venue.

Before booking, we recommend checking current prices, availability and travel time to ODK “Orbita”, os. Kosmonautów, ul. Włodarska 118 in Google Maps. July is a busy travel period, so early booking is recommended.

VISITING POZNAŃ

Players arriving earlier or staying after the tournament can easily combine the event with a short visit to the city. Poznań is compact enough to explore without complicated planning, but still offers plenty of places worth seeing between travel, rest and tournament rounds. Recommended places include:

Old Market Square
The historic centre of Poznań and one of the city’s most recognizable places. The square is surrounded by colourful merchant houses, cafés and restaurants, with the Renaissance Town Hall at its heart. It is also where you can see the famous mechanical goats, one of Poznań’s best-known symbols — a small local tradition that has become a must-see for visitors.

Ostrów Tumski
One of the oldest and most historically important parts of Poznań. This island area is closely connected with the early history of Poland and is home to the Poznań Cathedral. It is a good choice for players who want a quieter walk and a sense of the city’s deeper historical background, away from the busiest parts of the centre.

St Martin’s croissants
A local specialty and one of the most recognizable symbols of Poznań. These rich pastries, traditionally filled with white poppy seeds, nuts and raisins, are strongly associated with the city. Trying one is an easy and very Poznań-style way to add a small local experience to the tournament weekend.

…and many, many more 🙂

For more places to visit go here:  https://visitpoznan.pl/en