World Poker Federation Ladies Weekend Runs October 24-26
Summary
The World Poker Federation (WPF) is staging its inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend from 24–26 October, simultaneously across 15 cities worldwide. The event celebrates women in poker both on and off the felt and is being organised with national federations, local associations and leading venues.
Hosts include Luana Borges in São Paulo (H2 Poker Club, in partnership with the Brazilian Confederation of Texas Hold’em) and Lupe Soto for multiple U.S. stops. The weekend’s schedule pairs poker tournaments with workshops, talks, training sessions, social initiatives, cultural experiences and networking opportunities. More locations are expected to be announced. Full details are available via the WPF event and Women’s Committee pages.
Key Points
- Inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend runs 24–26 October across at least 15 cities globally.
- Host countries include Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Taiwan and the United States, with more locations to be announced.
- Local hosts include Luana Borges (Brazil) and Lupe Soto (USA), working with national federations and venues.
- Programme includes poker tournaments plus workshops, talks, training, cultural events and networking.
- The aim is to break barriers, create opportunities and build a global network for women in poker.
Context and Relevance
The WPF Ladies Weekend marks a coordinated global push to boost female participation and leadership in poker. It aligns with recent moves to give poker wider recognition as a mind sport and follows growth in women-focused festivals and events. For players, organisers and sponsors, it offers a platform to grow networks, develop talent and promote inclusion across regions.
Author style
Punchy: this is a tangible, well-organised step from the WPF to mainstream women’s events in poker. If you follow live poker or care about diversity in the game, the details here matter — this could influence where women-focused events go next.
Why should I read this?
Fancy a weekend of poker, workshops and meeting other women in the game? This bundles tournaments and learning into one global weekend — perfect if you want to play, learn, or simply connect with the women’s poker community without faff. It’s an easy way to spot new local events and meet-ups that actually matter.