K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup 2026 Return to Jeju in July with a Million-Dollar Production Upgrade

The countdown is officially on.

Just one month remains before the K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup Series 2026 lands in Jeju, with the festival set to run from July 25 to August 10, 2026 at LES A Casino .

Sponsored by QQPK , the 17-day series brings together the more accessible K Poker Cup summer schedule and the higher-stakes King Poker Cup, giving players a full Jeju festival that ranges from KRW 100,000 satellites all the way up to a USD 30,000 Super High Roller.

With a huge Main Event guarantee, a stacked side event schedule, upgraded production, and some very different-looking trophies on the line, KPC is clearly aiming to make this more than just another summer stop on the calendar.

Major Stage Upgrade For KPC Jeju

One of the biggest talking points heading into the series is the upgraded event setup. Organizers have put major investment into the production side, with the venue set to feature a new 200-square-meter main stage and a full lighting redesign built around a darker, more premium arena look.

The action will also be shown on a giant 100-square-meter LED screen, giving players and spectators inside the venue a much clearer view of the biggest hands, all-ins, and final table moments.

A dedicated commentary booth is also part of the upgrade, with hosts and analysts expected to provide live coverage and hand analysis during the series. Organizers have also hinted at special appearances during the festival, though full details are still to come.

K Poker Cup: July 25 To August 4

The first part of the festival belongs to the K Poker Cup, which runs from July 25 to August 4.

The headline event is the KPC Main Event, which comes with a KRW 1,300,000 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of KRW 880,000,000. Organizers are expecting another huge turnout, with the field projected to climb beyond 2,000 entries.

That estimate is not exactly pulled from thin air. The last KPC Main Event with the same buy-in and guarantee drew 2,030 entries, smashing the guarantee and creating a final prize pool of KRW 2.28 billion.

This year’s Main Event features six Day 1 flights, giving players several chances to find a bag. There is also an added bonus for players who qualify for Day 2 more than once.

Players who qualify through two flights will receive a KRW 7,000,000 bonus. Qualifying through three flights increases that to KRW 17,000,000, while anyone who manages to advance through four flights will earn a massive KRW 22,000,000 bonus.

Side Events And Guaranteed Tournaments

Away from the Main Event, the K Poker Cup schedule includes 53 side events, with four key multi-day tournaments carrying guaranteed prize pools.

For the full festival schedule, visit the Somuchpoker event page .

Welcome To KPC Satellite Starts From KRW 100,000

For players trying to get into the series at a lower cost, the Welcome to KPC satellite offers one of the best value points on the schedule.

For a buy-in of just KRW 100,000, players will compete for 13 prizes, including KPC Main Event tickets, Mystery Bounty tickets, Opener tickets, and KPC credits.

King Poker Cup: August 1 To August 10

From August 1 to August 10, the attention switches to the King Poker Cup, the high roller portion of the festival.

The schedule features 13 high-stakes events in total, led by The King’s Main Event, which carries a USD 15,000 buy-in. The event does not come with a listed guarantee, but the first edition already showed what kind of field it can attract.

The inaugural King’s Main Event drew 191 entries and built a prize pool of USD 2,681,700. Tony Ren Lin went on to win the title, taking home USD 600,700.

Across the rest of the King Poker Cup schedule, buy-ins range from USD 2,000 to USD 10,000, with formats including No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Big O, and a USD 3,000 T.O.R.S.E mixed game event.

Organizers are also offering selected early bird VIP packages for King Poker Cup players, including accommodation at the Jeju Marriott Hotel and VIP airport transfers from Jeju International Airport.

Special Trophies And A Real Crown

KPC has also put plenty of focus into the trophies for this series. The K Poker Cup side of the festival will feature a black-and-gold Main Event trophy, while side event winners will receive custom K-shaped trophies in gold, silver, and rose gold finishes.

For the King Poker Cup, the theme shifts fully into crown territory. Side event winners will receive crown-style trophies, again using gold, silver, and rose gold designs.

The biggest prize piece is reserved for The Final Coronation, the USD 30,000 Super High Roller that closes the festival. Instead of a normal trophy, the winner will receive a wearable crown made with a gold finish, diamonds, and spade details.

Beyond its striking appearance, the crown reflects the level of craftsmanship behind the festival’s signature prize piece. Featuring intricate detailing, premium materials, and custom poker-inspired elements, it has been designed as a fitting reward for the player who captures the final title of the series.

Full KPC Jeju Information

For more information, visit the official K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup website.

Players can also scan the QR code below to contact the organizers directly and receive the latest updates about the series.

All photos courtesy of KPC .