APPT Manila

The Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) returns to Okada Manila in just over one week, with APPT Manila 2026 kicking off on July 28 and running through to August 10. With ₱132,000,000 in total guarantees, a ₱60,000,000 Main Event, a Players Party, and a full slate of off-felt activities, here is everything you need to know before heading to the Cove Manila arena.

For the full schedule and event details, see our original announcement:

APPT Manila 2026 Returns to Okada Manila | July 28 – August 10

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APPT Manila 2026 Returns to Okada Manila | July 28 – August 10

APPT Manila returns to Okada Manila from July 28 to August 10, 2026. ₱132m in guarantees, live coverage from Somuchpoker throughout.

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Key Events at a Glance

Appt manila — Key Events at Okada Manila, July 28 to August 10

The festival opens with the Okada Kickoff (₱10,000, ₱2,000,000 GTD) on July 28 to 29, followed by the APPT National (₱30,000, ₱8,000,000 GTD) from July 29 to 31 and the PokerStars Red Dragon (₱50,000, ₱15,000,000 GTD) from July 31 to August 3. The Survivor Knockout (₱25,000, ₱5,000,000 GTD) runs August 2, with a ₱50,000 bounty on every player eliminated.

The APPT Open (₱60,000, ₱15,000,000 GTD) runs August 3 to 6, and the Mystery Bounty (₱25,000, ₱5,000,000 GTD) follows August 5 to 6. The Main Event week begins on August 6, with the APPT Super High Roller (₱300,000, ₱5,000,000 GTD) also getting underway that day. The APPT Main Event (₱80,000, ₱60,000,000 GTD) plays down to a winner on August 10, while the APPT High Roller (₱150,000, ₱5,000,000 GTD) wraps up the series on the same day.

Players Party – August 7 at The Coral Lounge

One of the highlights off the felt is the APPT Manila Players Party, taking place on August 7 at 7PM at The Coral Lounge inside Okada Manila.

Players Activities

Beyond the tables, APPT Manila 2026 has a full programme of activities for registered players throughout the festival. A Players Welcome with food and drinks is scheduled for July 30 from 17:30 to 18:30, followed by a Wellness Program on July 31 from 11:00 to 12:00. The Players Party at The Coral Lounge follows on August 7, and a Main Event Flight D food pass around is set for August 8 during the break.

How to Pre-Register Your PokerStars Account

Skip the queues by pre-registering your PokerStars account

To skip the queues at registration, players are encouraged to pre-register their PokerStars account before arriving at the venue. Download the PokerStars Live App from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android), log in or create a new profile, and complete the identity verification process. Once approved, your PokerStars Membership Card QR Code can be used to register at events without your physical card.

Players should also visit the nearest Okada Rewards Circle Card counter on arrival to sign up for their casino card. Full step-by-step instructions are in the image above, or visit the PokerStars LIVE FAQ page for more details.

Somuchpoker will be on the floor at Okada Manila throughout the festival for live coverage, chip counts, eliminations, hand reports, and winner recaps. Stay tuned to the APPT Manila 2026 series page for all the updates as they come in.