Mark Your Calendars For APT Incheon This August 1-10, 2025

Time to gear up for another Asian Poker Tour festival with the brand headed to Incheon, South Korea this August. Running from August 1 to 10, 2025 at Paradise City Casino, APT Incheon features an action-packed schedule of 97 events and over ₩3.4 Billion (~USD 2.38 Million) in guaranteed prize pools.

Guide To APT Incheon

Back in 2023, APT Incheon shattered all its previous records with the Main Event alone amassing over ₩1.8 Billion (~USD 1.4M). This year, all signs point to even bigger fields and record numbers making this one unmissable event.

So whether you are an APT regular or planning to attend for the first time, Somuchpoker has come up with a guide that covers things you’ll need to know that include tournament highlights, travel tips, and things to do in Incheon beyond the felt.

Festival Highlights

Before planning your trip, it all depends on the festival and whether it has what you are looking for. If you haven’t experienced an APT event, the upcoming Incheon stop is designed to cater to mid and high stakes players. The schedule offers event buy-ins from ₩300,000 (~USD 216) all the way up to ₩35 Million (~USD 25,090). Here are the highlights:

Be sure to review the APT INCHEON – Full Schedule for all of the other events on the menu.

Direct Flights From All Over

First time traveling to Incheon? The city is accessible from many locations, thanks to the Incheon International Airport – one of Asia’s busiest and most well-connected hubs. Players from Japan, China, and Vietnam will find numerous direct flights from all major cities. There are also convenient direct connections from across Southeast Asia, as well as from Taipei (Taiwan), Sydney (Australia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Guam, and even the United States – Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Accommodations

Once you’ve decided to make the trip, it’s time to book the perfect accommodation. The most convenient place to stay is right on-site, at Paradise City. This is a 5-star hotel that certainly lives up to its name. Close by is the Grand Hyatt Incheon which is also revered as one of the best hotels in the area, and it is only a ten-minute walk to the venue. 

For more options, SMP partner, DK Poker Tour Bookings, offers special deals at several nearby hotels, making it easy to find something that fits your comfort level. Here are some DK-recommended picks close to the action:

• Days Hotel & Suites
• Hotel Hu Incheon Airport
• Best Western Premier

To get to the hotel from the airport, it’s a breeze as most hotels offer free airport shuttle. If you are booking your stay through DK Poker Tour, chances are your transportation to the hotel and back may be included.

Promos

DK Tour also offers a MAIN EVENT PACKAGE that is very appealing to budget-conscious players. These are limited so jump on them now before they run out.

For high rollers, the APT also has you covered with the HIGH ROLLER EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. Only 30 packages are available. Listed below are the requirements:

• Pre-register for the APT Super High Roller, Superstar Challenge, Baby Superstar Challenge, and APT High Roller events to receive 8 complimentary (King Bed Room) hotel nights during the APT Incheon, South Korea 2025 series. You must attend the events listed.
• Funds amounting to ₩65,000,000 (USD $46,595) must be received no later than July 25, 2025.
• Contact [email protected] for the fund transfer methods.
• Once paid, it is non-transferable. Players can cancel with a 5% admin fee and hotel costs.

Getting To The Venue

Getting to Paradise City from the Incheon International Airport is also convenient especially with a free Paradise City Airport Shuttle Bus. The shuttle stops at Paradise City with the casino just across the street. Everyone is welcome to take the free shuttle, not just hotel guests.

If you prefer to fly solo, then there are plenty of options as well with prices from USD 30 and up. You can book an Uber, hail a Taxi, hire a Private Car, ride the Bus, or take the Subway (AREX) to Paradise City Station.

Things To Do In Incheon

August means summer is peaking in Incheon with hot days and occasional rain. When you are not busy stacking chips, the city has plenty to offer and enjoy. If you like music, especially rock, then you are in luck!

• Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival (August 1–3): This is one of Korea’s biggest rock and electronic festivals featuring international and local acts at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. The park is around 20 minutes from the casino. One day pass is around ₩120,000 (~USD 90). 

Other off-the-felt suggestions are Eurwangni Beach and Wolmido Island. Both places are only 20 minutes from the casino and offer spectacular views of the sunset. For players that plan to make this a family trip, enjoy the shallow waters and soft sand at Eurwangni or the fun rides and games at Wolmido’s seaside amusement park. Both places are also a haven for seafood lovers with an abundant of eateries serving fresh ocean catches.

If you have more time to spare, then experience Seoul. This is the capital of South Korea and the country’s largest city. Seoul is around 45 minutes by car (depending where in the city you plan to go), double time by train.

APT Card Registration

As early as now, players can begin securing their spots by registering for their chosen events via the APT Card Registration system. This digital APT Registration Card is designed to  help you skip the long lines that have become a familiar sight at APT festivals. However, there is a cut-off of 12pm local time on July 31, 2025.