Poker at Berkeley is UC Berkeley's premier poker organization, built around weekly game nights, major tournaments, and an official university course (Stat 198: Introduction to Poker). Members develop poker theory, strategy, and mathematical thinking, and connect with career opportunities in quantitative research and trading. Flagship events include an annual Fall tournament and a Berkeley vs. Stanford tournament with prize pools up to $10,000, both free to enter.
$10,000
Maximum tournament prize pool
150
Berkeley x Stanford Tournament participants (75 from each school)
50
Jump Trading Mini-Tournament participants
Events They Host
3rd Annual Berkeley x Stanford Tournament
Spring 2026, late April. 150 participants (75 from Berkeley, 75 from Stanford). Online qualifier followed by 2 full days of in-person play. Mini career fairs held on both in-person days.
Berkeley Poker Bots Competition
Date TBD. More details coming soon.
Jump Trading Mini-Tournament
Date TBD. 50 people, 1 day in-person, with guest speakers from Jump Trading.
Annual Fall Tournament
Flagship fall event with prize pools up to $10,000. Free to join.
Member Experiences
Weekly Game Nights
Regular poker game nights open to club members.