APT Championship 2026 Ultimate Guide as Festival Nears

With the APT Championship 2026 just days away, the Asian Poker Tour has released its Ultimate Guide to help players prepare for the season-ending festival.

Running in partnership with Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) from November 13-29 at Red Space in Taipei, Taiwan, the APT Championship 2026 will feature 209 events, including 23 Championship Trophy Events and more than TWD 256 million (approximately USD 8.1 million) in combined guarantees.

The USD 10,000 Main Event Freezeout, with USD 5 million guaranteed, remains the centerpiece of the 17-day festival.

Following last year's record-breaking Championship, which awarded USD 34 million in prize money, the APT returns to Taipei to close its 20th anniversary season.

With thousands of players expected to attend, the organizer's new guide brings together the essential information, from tournament schedules and registration to travel planning and off-the-felt activities.

Everything Players Need Before Arriving in Taipei

The APT has brought together its key festival resources to make planning easier for those traveling to Taiwan.

Players can find the latest tournament dates, structures and starting times through the official Championship schedule, while the Championship highlights page covers the 23 trophy events and qualification opportunities for the Main Event.

The organizer's Key Info page provides venue information and details on online APT Card registration, allowing players to prepare before arriving at Red Space.

For those traveling from overseas, the APT's dedicated information hub also brings together useful links covering travel, accommodation, Taipei essentials, festival photographs and other resources.

The venue itself is located in central Taipei and will again host the Championship following the inaugural edition in 2025.

A Packed Championship Schedule

While much of the attention will be on the USD 5 million guaranteed Main Event from November 23-27, there is plenty of action before then.

The TWD 16,000 National Cup Championship opens the public festival on November 13 with TWD 20 million guaranteed, followed by the TWD 35,000 Mystery Bounty Championship on November 15 and the TWD 25,000 Ultra Stack Championship on November 16.

Other highlights include the Natural8 Cup Championship, Super High Roller Championship, Superstar Championship and a selection of Omaha, mixed-game and women's tournaments.

Players can explore the complete APT Championship 2026 schedule on Somuchpoker, with the latest official information available through the Asian Poker Tour.

Familiar Faces and an Early Charity Event

Several well-known players and poker personalities have already confirmed their attendance in Taipei.

The APT has published separate updates highlighting familiar faces heading to the Championship, along with a look at players expected in the Main Event.

Before the public festival gets underway, the Asia Gaming Industry Championship Charity Event takes place on November 12.

The industry-exclusive tournament brings together eligible members of the poker industry for an early Championship event, one day before the National Cup opens the main schedule.

Players' Party Set for November 25

It will not all be about the action at the tables.

The APT has also confirmed its official Players' Party for Wednesday, November 25, at Ai-X Nightclub in Taipei, beginning at 10 p.m.

Taking place during the Main Event week, the party offers players and other festival attendees an opportunity to catch up away from the tournament floor.

Full details are available on the official APT Players' Party page.

Final Preparations for the APT Championship

With the opening tournaments almost here, players heading to Taipei can use the APT's ultimate guide to check their schedules, plan their travel and get familiar with the venue before arriving.

The APT Championship Taipei 2026 festival page on Somuchpoker provides further information and the full tournament schedule, while the official APT website contains the latest player resources and event updates.

All images courtesy of the Asian Poker Tour.