Real Poker. Good Company. Always Free.

Down to the Felt brings people together over a shared love of poker. We organize free poker tournaments across New Jersey and Staten Island, hosted by local establishments that welcome us in to play, eat and drink. Together, we combine the competition of the game with a friendly, welcoming night out.

It's always free to join and play.
No membership fees. No tournament buy-ins.

Come for one tournament or make us part of your weekly routine. There's a seat at the table for you.

A Complete Tournament. Every Time.

We're a poker league, but every event stands on its own as an individual tournament - with its own competition, final table and winner. Each event's host provides a gift card for the winner, giving you something to play for from your very first visit.

You don't need to commit to a season or catch up with everyone else to enjoy playing. Each tournament is a fresh opportunity to compete.

For those who keep coming back, there's even more to play for. Earn league points and work toward qualifying for our end-of-season Tournament of Champions, featuring a grand prize trip to Las Vegas, including entry into a World Series of Poker (WSOP) event. Our hosts provide the prizes, and Down to the Felt organizes the competition - with the same promise along the way: always free to join and play.

Play one night. Play every week. You choose.

Free to Play. Real Poker.

Free poker can still mean serious decisions, well-timed bluffs and the excitement of reaching a final table. Our Texas Hold'em tournaments give you the chance to learn, test your skills and compete against players with different styles and experience levels.

We care about playing the game well - and treating each other well. Friendly conversation, respect for fellow players and good sportsmanship belong at every table.

Whether you're finding your footing or have been playing for years, you can enjoy the challenge without losing the social side of the game.

Our Hosts Make the Night Possible

Our host establishments make room for us at their tables and invite us to enjoy a meal, have a drink and settle in for a tournament organized by Down to the Felt. They provide the setting and the prizes, and their hospitality is central to the experience.

Each location brings something different: its own atmosphere, food and drink offerings, and specials just for poker players. You might find a favorite dinner spot, discover a new drink or settle into a place where the staff soon knows your name.

We encourage our players to explore what's on offer, enjoy the poker specials and support the businesses that welcome us. When you order food or drinks, you're helping make these poker nights possible - and giving our hosts a reason to keep pulling up chairs for us.

Come for the Game. Find Your People.

The cards bring us together. The people keep us coming back.

A familiar face across the table. A laugh after a bluff gets called. A first final table worth celebrating. Over time, a night of poker becomes a place where you know people - and people know you.

That's the kind of league we're building: competitive at the table, welcoming to newcomers and worth coming back to.

Your First Tournament Starts Here

Find an upcoming tournament that fits your schedule and come join us. You don't need an established ranking or a season-long commitment. Let the tournament director know it's your first visit so we can help you get settled.

Always free to join and play. We'll see you at the felt.

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