SMP x APT Championship Points Race: $2,000 in Natural8 Prizes
The SMP x APT Points Race is back - and the prize pool just doubled. Cash at APT Championship Taipei 2026, and you earn SPI points. The top three players on the leaderboard share $2,000 in Natural8 credits.
SMP x APT Championship Points Race Details
The APT Championship is the biggest stop on the Asian Poker Tour calendar. More events mean more chances to cash - and every cash counts toward the race.
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Festival | APT Championship Taipei 2026 |
Race dates | November 12-29, 2026 |
Venue | Red Space, Taipei, Taiwan |
Prize pool | $2,000 in Natural8 credits |
Places paid | Top 3 |
Qualifying events | All festival events except satellites |
Registration | Not needed - you're in automatically |
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How the Points Race Works
You don't need to fill in a form. You don't need to send screenshots. You just play.
Cash in any event - every tournament on the APT Championship schedule counts, except satellites
Earn SPI points - points are recorded automatically through SPI as results go live on Somuchpoker
Climb the leaderboard - points stack up across the whole festival
Stay in the fight - a deep run on the final weekend can still change the top three
Simple rule: the more you cash, the higher you climb.
$2,000 in Prizes, Sponsored by Natural8
Natural8 is the official online partner of the Asian Poker Tour. They're backing the race with double the prize money from APT Jeju.
Leaderboard Position | Prize |
|---|---|
1st place | $1,000 in Natural8 credits |
2nd place | $600 in Natural8 credits |
3rd place | $400 in Natural8 credits |
Prizes are credited straight to your Natural8 account. Anyone can play the race, but you need a Natural8 account to collect your prize.
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APT Championship Taipei 2026: What's on the Schedule
The festival runs November 12-29, 2026 at Red Space in Taipei. That's around 210 events over 17 days, with more than $8 million in combined guarantees.
The $10K Main Event Freezeout
The centerpiece is the APT Championship Main Event - a $10,000 freezeout with a $5,000,000 guarantee.
Dates: November 23-27, 2026
Buy-in: $10,000
Format: Freezeout - one bullet, no re-entry
Bonus: The top three finishers also win seats to the 2027 APT Championship Main Event
Last year, India's Nishant Sharma beat a 671-entry field to win TWD 37 million (about $1.2 million). It was the biggest Main Event payout in APT history.
More Championship Events to Target
Not playing the Main Event? There's plenty more to go after - and every cash still earns you points.
Event | Dates | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
National Cup Championship | Nov 13-15 | TWD 16,000 (~$510) |
Mystery Bounty Championship (sponsored by Natural8) | Nov 15-16 | TWD 35,000 (~$1,100) |
Super High Roller Championship | Nov 20-22 | ~$25,000 |
Superstar Championship | Nov 22-23 | $50,000 |
APT Championship Main Event | Nov 23-27 | $10,000 |
Mini Main Event Championship | Nov 24-26 | TWD 35,000 (~$1,100) |
High Roller Championship | Nov 26-28 | $15,000 |
Full schedule, venue info, and travel tips are on our APT Championship Taipei 2026 festival page.
Qualify Online on Natural8
Don't want to pay $10,000 for a Main Event seat? Natural8 runs online satellites to the APT Championship. You can win your seat for a small part of the buy-in.
Follow the Race on Somuchpoker
You'll want to know where you stand. We'll keep a live leaderboard on Somuchpoker throughout APT Championship Taipei 2026.
Check your SPI total after every cash
See who's chasing you for the top three
Plan your schedule around the points you need
Bookmark our Asian Poker Tour page for results, news, and leaderboard updates.
APT Jeju Points Race Winners: Coming Soon
Played the SMP x APT Jeju Points Race? We're wrapping up the final standings now. The winners will be announced on Somuchpoker in the next few days - keep an eye on our news page.
Learn More About Natural8
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About the Editor
Since early 2025, I've covered iGaming promotions, online poker platforms, and player stories for SomuchPoker. I discovered poker at 14 during the poker boom, and I've played cash games, online tournaments, and live events ever since.
