Super Cup (SC): All You Need to Know – Schedule, Venues and History

The Super Cup (SC) is a dynamically growing tournament series in South Korea that pioneers the integration of poker into the world of "Mind Sports." The series aims to create a professional environment for both recreational and professional players while bringing tournament poker to premier destinations such as Jeju, Busan, and Incheon.

At a Glance

• Founded: 2024

• Region: Asia

• Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)

• Venues:

  • Lotte Hotel Jeju (Jeju, South Korea)

  • Paradise City (Incheon, South Korea)

  • Paradise Hotel (Busan, South Korea)

History and Significance of the Super Cup

The Super Cup burst onto the scene in late 2024 as one of the first major South Korean festivals to explicitly define itself under the "Mind Sports" umbrella. This approach allows poker to share the stage with classic games like chess, Go, or bridge, thereby increasing the game's social acceptance in the region.

One of the series' most unique features is that, unlike traditional international series that focus mainly on the island of Jeju, the Super Cup has successfully expanded to mainland Korea as well. In 2025, significant stops were already held in Busan and Incheon, opening new destinations for both local and international players. Their Busan stop, for example, broke records with over 1,000 entries in the Main Event.

Events and Structure

Super Cup tournaments range widely to be accessible to all bankrolls, while structures meet international standards. The entry system often uses a unique "ticket" based solution at certain venues to comply with local regulations.

• Main Event: The flagship of the festivals, usually featuring a deep structure and multi-day play. Buy-ins are competitive, and prize pools often reach or exceed hundreds of millions, sometimes even one billion KRW.

• High Roller Events: For higher stakes players, the series regularly offers High Roller and Super High Roller tournaments, attracting elite players from the Asian region.

• Special Events: The schedule regularly features Mystery Bounty tournaments, as well as team events and other fun formats (e.g., "Win the Button").

Online Qualification

Players can find numerous online satellites on the platforms of GGPoker, WPT Global, and Natural8. These partners regularly offer packages and entries to major Asian tournaments, including Super Cup stops.

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