Best known as Ireland's premier venue, the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is the chosen venue for the Irish Poker Open. 

Located in the heart of Dublin City within walking distance of hotels, restaurants and bars, the RDS is synonymous with its 160,000 m² campus in Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland.

The premises include the ‘RDS Arena’, ‘RDS Simmonscourt’, ‘RDS Main Hall’ and other venues which are used regularly for exhibitions, concerts and sporting events like the Dublin Horse Show or as playground for the Leinster Rugby team.