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Taiwan, Taipei City
TMT Championship 2026: Official Schedule & Main Event GTD
The TMT Championship 2026 will take place from October 16 to October 26, 2026, at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, Taiwan. The festival features 35 scheduled events with over NT$ 48,000,000 in total guarantees, headlined by a NT$ 30,000,000 guaranteed Main Event. Players looking for past results and tournament coverage can review the TMT Championship 2025 recap .
| Festival: | TMT Championship 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status: | SCHEDULE RELEASED |
| Dates: | October 16 to October 26, 2026 |
| Venue: | CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Main Event GTD: | NT$ 30,000,000 |
| Main Event Buy-in: | NT$ 35,000 |
TMT Championship 2026 Schedule Highlights
Returning for its third annual edition, the festival spans eleven days of high-stakes action in Taipei. The schedule offers events starting from NT$ 3,500, featuring key fixtures like the Kick-Off (NT$ 3,000,000 GTD), Mystery Bounty (NT$ 4,000,000 GTD), and the Mini Main (NT$ 4,000,000 GTD). The festival reaches its peak with the NT$ 35,000 buy-in TMT Championship Main Event carrying a NT$ 30,000,000 prize pool guarantee. High roller competitors can enter events ranging from NT$ 40,000 to the NT$ 150,000 Super High Roller on October 23. The schedule combines diverse No Limit Hold’em variants with specialized Pot Limit Omaha bounty tournaments according to the official CTP Club schedule release. In previous editions, Chih Kai Chang captured the 2025 title for NT$ 5,000,000 out of 1,076 entries, while Mu Liu won the inaugural 2024 crown for NT$ 4,538,600.
Poker & Travel Guide: Taiwan
Read our complete Taiwan poker guide for venue details, cash game rules, and travel information.
The Venue: CTP Asia Poker Arena
CTP Asia Poker Arena is the premier tournament facility in Taipei, operated by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association. Check our official CTP Asia Poker Arena page for location maps and room details.
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CTP Asia Poker Arena (APA) is the crown jewel of Taiwan’s booming poker scene and stands as the largest dedicated tournament venue in Asia. Located in the heart of Taipei, this 540-square-meter facility was established by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) to provide a world-class environment for “mind sports.” With its sleek, modern design and state-of-the-art livestreaming capabilities, the Arena serves as the primary home for international giants like the World Poker Tour (WPT) and Asian Poker Tour (APT) when they visit the island.
Why CTP Asia Poker Arena?
- Massive Capacity: A sprawling venue that can accommodate up to 65 tables, ensuring space for massive player fields during international series.
- Livestream Ready: Features a professional 9-player feature table equipped with the latest RFID technology and a dedicated commentary room.
- Automated Experience: Membership and registration are fully integrated through the CTP app, streamlining seat assignments and chip distribution.
GAMES
Tournaments Only
LOCATION
Zhongshan, Taipei
MEMBERSHIP
CTP App Required
The Tournament Experience
The Arena is strictly a tournament destination, as cash games are not permitted under Taiwan’s current legal framework. Action runs daily, typically starting at 11:00 AM and continuing until the final table of the night concludes. Buy-ins for daily events usually range from TWD 1,000 to TWD 4,000 (~$30–$125), making it accessible for local enthusiasts.
For the more serious grinders, the venue hosts major regional series like the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) , Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) , Players Series (PS) , Asia Poker Championship (APC) , and Ola Poker Tour . During these festivals, buy-ins scale significantly, with Main Events around TWD 9,000–45,000 (~$285–$1,425) and High Roller events reaching upwards of TWD 100,000. The facility even includes a dedicated section for Match Poker, a team-based variation that has gained significant traction in Taiwan.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: B1, No. 80, Section 1, Jianguo North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City. It is easily accessible via the Taipei Metro (MRT).
🍴 Amenities: The venue features an on-site restaurant, Mr. Chee, and a lounge area. Its central location means hundreds of local food vendors and convenience stores are within walking distance.
🎒 Travel Tip: Most players stay in the Zhongshan or Songshan districts. A 5–10 minute taxi or Uber ride is the most convenient way to reach the Arena from most major hotels.
Jessy is SoMuchPoker's Technical Editor and Data Specialist, managing the live poker event database and publishing festival schedules for the site. A background in programming and data architecture shapes how he builds and maintains this database, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
The official schedule includes multiple formats of No Limit Hold’em alongside dedicated Pot Limit Omaha bounty events.
The venue is situated in central Taipei, approximately 45 to 50 minutes by taxi or airport MRT from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), and about 15 minutes from Songshan Airport (TSA).
Players must be at least 18 years old to enter and register for tournament events at the venue.
