GOP Manila 2026: The Arena of Champions Comes to City of Dreams Next Month
Gods of Poker is heading to Manila this August with The Arena of Champions – GOP Manila 2026 , running from August 21 to 30 at the City of Dreams Manila . The ten-day festival spans 82 events and is headlined by a PHP 30,000,000 guaranteed Main Event, making it one of the biggest GOP stops of the year. Somuchpoker will be on the ground throughout to capture the action, with interviews, videos, and behind-the-scenes content.
The series returns to the Philippines on the back of a strong run of results at its previous stop. The The Prophecy Unfolds – GOP Incheon 2026 saw local star Kyung Min Lee take down the Main Event on his birthday for KRW 148,280,000, while Filipino legend Lester Edoc claimed the Super High Roller trophy for KRW 80,630,000. Manila will be looking to deliver the same level of drama.
Previous Champions
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TaiwanTournament Highlights
The festival opens on August 21 with the GOP Manila Opening Event (#1) at PHP 22,000, guaranteed at PHP 3,500,000 across four starting flights. The Pandora’s Mystery Bounty (#9) follows on August 22 to 23 with a PHP 4,000,000 guarantee at PHP 33,000. The Titan Stack (#18) (PHP 38,500, PHP 4,000,000 GTD) and GOP Super High Roller (#20) (PHP 428,000, PHP 4,000,000 GTD) round out the action in the opening half of the series.
The GOP Main Event (#27) runs five starting flights from August 24 to 27, with Day 2 on August 28 and a final table on August 29. The GOP Mini Main Event (#62) runs alongside it on August 28 to 29, guaranteed at PHP 3,500,000 with a PHP 33,000 buy-in. Closing out the series, the Kraken Stack (#70) (PHP 55,000, PHP 5,000,000 GTD) and GOP High Roller (#72) (PHP 220,000, PHP 6,000,000 GTD) both run on August 29 to 30.
Full Schedule
Click to Expand: Full GOP Manila 2026 Schedule (August 21–30)
| Day | Time | Event | Buy-In (PHP) | GTD (PHP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Friday, August 21 | ||||
| #1 Flight A | 12:30 | GOP Manila Opening Event – Flight A | 22,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #2 | 12:30 | Big O | 19,800 | - |
| #3 | 13:00 | Single Day High Roller | 110,000 | - |
| #1 Flight B | 15:30 | GOP Manila Opening Event – Flight B | 22,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #4 | 17:00 | PL Omaha – Turbo – PHP 5,000 Bounty | 16,500 | - |
| #1 Flight C | 18:00 | GOP Manila Opening Event – Flight C | 22,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #5 | 18:30 | Turbo – High Roller | 66,000 | - |
| #6 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo – Double Board Single Winner | 13,200 | - |
| #1 Flight D | 21:00 | GOP Manila Opening Event – Flight D (Turbo) | 22,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #7 | 21:00 | 6 Card PL Omaha – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #8 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 2 – Saturday, August 22 | ||||
| #1 Final | 12:30 | GOP Manila Opening Event – Final Day | - | 3,500,000 |
| #9 Flight A | 12:30 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty – Flight A | 33,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #10 | 12:30 | Open Face Chinese Progressive With 2x Jokers (Round Robin) | 44,000 | - |
| #11 | 14:00 | Demigods Challenge | 682,500 | - |
| #12 | 15:00 | Aphrodite’s Event (Women’s) | 16,500 | - |
| #9 Flight B | 15:30 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty – Flight B | 33,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #13 | 17:00 | Omaha Dealer’s Choice | 19,800 | - |
| #9 Flight C | 18:00 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty – Flight C | 33,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #14 | 18:30 | Turbo – High Roller | 88,000 | - |
| #15 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #9 Flight D | 21:00 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty – Flight D (Turbo) | 33,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #16 | 21:00 | NL Big O – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #17 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 3 – Sunday, August 23 | ||||
| #9 Final | 12:30 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty – Final Day | - | 4,000,000 |
| #18 Flight A | 12:30 | Titan Stack – Flight A | 38,500 | 4,000,000 |
| #19 | 12:30 | PL Omaha | 19,800 | - |
| #20 Flight A | 13:00 | GOP Super High Roller – Flight A | 428,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #21 | 15:30 | Aphrodite’s Event (Women’s) | 19,800 | - |
| #18 Flight B | 16:30 | Titan Stack – Flight B | 38,500 | 4,000,000 |
| #22 | 18:30 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot – Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #23 | 19:00 | Satellite to GOP Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 200,000) | 19,800 | Seats GTD |
| #20 Flight B | 20:00 | GOP Super High Roller – Flight B (Turbo) | 428,000 | 4,000,000 |
| #24 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo – Power Button | 16,500 | - |
| #18 Flight C | 20:30 | Titan Stack – Flight C (Turbo) | 38,500 | 4,000,000 |
| #25 | 21:00 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #26 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 4 – Monday, August 24 | ||||
| #18 Final | 12:30 | Titan Stack – Final Day | - | 4,000,000 |
| #20 Final | 12:30 | GOP Super High Roller – Final Day | - | 4,000,000 |
| #27 Flight A/1 | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Flight A/1 | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #28 | 12:45 | PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot – Titan Stack | 33,000 | - |
| #29 | 13:00 | Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty | 165,000 | - |
| #31 | 15:00 | Titan Stack – Turbo | 22,000 | - |
| #32 | 17:00 | PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #33 | 18:30 | Turbo – High Roller | 88,000 | - |
| #34 | 19:00 | Satellite to GOP Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 200,000) | 19,800 | Seats GTD |
| #35 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #36 | 21:00 | NL Big O – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #37 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 5 – Tuesday, August 25 | ||||
| #27 Flight A/2 | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Flight A/2 | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #38 | 12:30 | Omaha Dealer’s Choice | 33,000 | - |
| #39 | 12:45 | NL Hold’em | 22,000 | - |
| #40 Flight A | 13:00 | Titan Stack High Roller – Flight A | 275,000 | - |
| #27 Flight B | 14:00 | GOP Main Event – Flight B | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #41 | 15:00 | Titan Stack – Turbo | 22,000 | - |
| #42 | 17:00 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot – Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #43 | 19:00 | Last Chance Satellite to GOP Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 200,000) | 19,800 | Seats GTD |
| #40 Flight B | 20:00 | Titan Stack High Roller – Flight B (Turbo) | 275,000 | - |
| #44 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo – Bomb Pot | 16,500 | - |
| #45 | 21:00 | 6-Card PL Omaha – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #46 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 6 – Wednesday, August 26 | ||||
| #27 Flight C | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Flight C | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #40 Final | 12:30 | Titan Stack High Roller – Final Day | - | - |
| #47 | 12:30 | Medusa’s Head Hunter | 26,400 | - |
| #48 | 12:30 | Omaha Dealer’s Choice | 33,000 | - |
| #49 | 13:00 | Single Day High Roller | 165,000 | - |
| #50 | 18:30 | Big O – Turbo | 19,800 | - |
| #51 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #52 | 21:00 | 5-Card NL Omaha – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #53 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 7 – Thursday, August 27 | ||||
| #27 Flight D | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Flight D | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #54 | 12:45 | GOP Dealer’s Choice | 33,000 | - |
| #55 | 12:45 | NL Hold’em | 22,000 | - |
| #56 | 13:00 | Single Day High Roller | 110,000 | - |
| #57 | 15:00 | Titan Stack – Turbo | 22,000 | - |
| #27 Flight E | 18:00 | GOP Main Event – Flight E | 82,500 | 30,000,000 |
| #58 | 18:30 | NL Single Draw Mix – Turbo | 19,800 | - |
| #59 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo – Super Hold’em (3 Hole Cards) | 16,500 | - |
| #60 | 21:00 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #61 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 8 – Friday, August 28 | ||||
| #27 Day 2 | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Day 2 | - | 30,000,000 |
| #62 Flight A | 12:30 | GOP Mini Main Event – Flight A | 33,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #63 | 12:30 | GOP Mixed Game – Titan Stack | 33,000 | - |
| #64 | 15:00 | Single Day High Roller | 198,000 | - |
| #62 Flight B | 15:30 | GOP Mini Main Event – Flight B | 33,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #65 | 17:00 | GOP Big Bet Dealer’s Choice – Turbo | 19,800 | - |
| #62 Flight C | 18:00 | GOP Mini Main Event – Flight C | 33,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #66 | 18:30 | Turbo – High Roller | 99,000 | - |
| #67 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #62 Flight D | 21:00 | GOP Mini Main Event – Flight D (Turbo) | 33,000 | 3,500,000 |
| #68 | 21:00 | NL Big O – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #69 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 55,000 | - |
| Day 9 – Saturday, August 29 | ||||
| #27 Final | 12:30 | GOP Main Event – Final Day | - | 30,000,000 |
| #62 Final | 12:30 | GOP Mini Main Event – Final Day | - | 3,500,000 |
| #70 Flight A | 12:30 | Kraken Stack – Flight A | 55,000 | 5,000,000 |
| #71 | 12:30 | Limit Triple Draw Mix | 33,000 | - |
| #72 Flight A | 13:00 | GOP High Roller – Flight A | 220,000 | 6,000,000 |
| #70 Flight B | 16:30 | Kraken Stack – Flight B | 55,000 | 5,000,000 |
| #73 | 18:30 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Turbo | 19,800 | - |
| #72 Flight B | 20:00 | GOP High Roller – Flight B (Turbo) | 220,000 | 6,000,000 |
| #74 | 20:00 | Hyper Turbo – Head Hunter | 16,500 | - |
| #70 Flight C | 20:30 | Kraken Stack – Flight C (Turbo) | 55,000 | 5,000,000 |
| #75 | 21:00 | PL Drawmaha Mix – Hyper Turbo | 13,200 | - |
| #76 | 21:30 | Hyper Turbo – High Roller | 77,000 | - |
| Day 10 – Sunday, August 30 | ||||
| #70 Final | 12:30 | Kraken Stack – Final Day | - | 5,000,000 |
| #72 Final | 12:30 | GOP High Roller – Final Day | - | 6,000,000 |
| #77 | 12:30 | The Closer – Mystery Bounty | 26,400 | - |
| #78 | 12:30 | 5-Card PL Omaha – Double Board Bomb Pot | 22,000 | - |
| #79 | 13:00 | Last Chance High Roller | 132,000 | - |
| #80 | 15:00 | Titan Stack – Turbo | 19,800 | - |
| #81 | 15:30 | Big O – Turbo | 16,500 | - |
| #82 | 16:00 | Turbo – High Roller | 66,000 | - |
The Venue: City of Dreams Manila
The festival is hosted at City of Dreams Manila , one of the Philippines’ flagship integrated resorts, located in Entertainment City in the heart of the capital. The poker action takes place at the Soul Poker Club, a purpose-built card room that has hosted major international events and offers a professional, high-quality environment for the scale of tournament GOP Manila demands. For players new to the Philippines, our Philippines poker guide covers everything you need to plan your trip.
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Metro ManilaCity of Dreams Manila is a world-class integrated resort that defines the skyline of Entertainment City, standing as a premier destination for luxury gaming in the Philippines . With its iconic gleaming gold exterior, the resort offers an electrified atmosphere where high-stakes action meets five-star sophistication. For poker players, City of Dreams is synonymous with elite competition, serving as the former long-term home of the PokerStars LIVE Manila room and continuing to host some of the most prestigious mid-to-high stakes games in the capital.
Why City of Dreams Manila?
- Ultra-Luxury Setting: A sprawling 6.2-hectare complex featuring three award-winning hotel towers and a massive gaming floor designed for premium comfort.
- Tournament Heritage: Historically a foundational venue for the APPT and Manila Megastack series.
- Dynamic Gaming Mix: Beyond its dedicated poker area, the casino features over 270 gaming tables and nearly 2,000 slot machines in a high-tech environment.
GAMES
NLHE & PLO
STAKES
Low to High Stakes
LOCATION
Near NAIA Airport
The City of Dreams Poker Experience
The poker action at City of Dreams is renowned for its 24/7 energy and professional oversight. While the PokerStars LIVE room has moved venues, City of Dreams remains a hub for serious cash game players, spreading consistent No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha action. The venue is famous for attracting a mix of affluent local players and international high-rollers, often resulting in some of the deepest and most action-heavy games in Entertainment City.
The property is a true “resort within a city,” allowing players to balance their time at the tables with world-class entertainment, including the DreamPlay theme park and a massive selection of luxury retail and fine dining. Whether you are grinding a session or visiting for a weekend series, the professional floor staff and premium amenities ensure an experience that is consistently “VIP” in nature.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: Aseana Ave. cor. Roxas Blvd., Entertainment City, Parañaque. It is one of the closest integrated resorts to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
🏨 Accommodations: Home to the Nuwa, Nobu, and Hyatt Regency towers, providing over 900 rooms of varying luxury levels for international guests.
📝 Entry & Requirements: Guests must be at least 21 years old to enter the gaming areas. Valid government-issued ID or an original passport is required for registration and entry.
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Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
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