Triton Poker Invitational 2026: All Pairings Revealed

The wait is over. The Triton Poker Invitational 2026 kicks off May 19 - at the Maestral Resort in Montenegro.

Forty-three confirmed pairs so far - and more are still being announced. One $200,000 buy-in event that doesn't play by normal tournament rules.

This page is your complete guide to every confirmed pairing and the official blind structure. We're updating it as new pairs are added - bookmark it and check back.

Triton Invitational 2026 - Key Details

What Is the Triton Invitational?

The Triton Invitational is unlike anything else in tournament poker. It's built on a simple but powerful concept: each invited amateur - typically a wealthy businessman or high-stakes recreational player - personally selects a professional player to accompany them in the event.

That relationship is the whole point. The invitee holds the power. They choose their pro. The pro doesn't pick them.

The format works like this:

• Invitees and pros begin play in separate pools

• After a set number of levels, the field merges into one tournament

• Everyone competes for the same prize pool from that point forward

• Buy-in: $200,000 per player

All Confirmed Pairings - Triton Invitational 2026

Below is the full list of confirmed pairings. The invitee is on the left. The pro who invited them is on the right.

Show all remaining pairings (#16 - 48+)

Registration is now closed. 48 confirmed pairs. Last updated: May 19, 2026.

Five Pairings to Watch

With 48 pairs in the field, here are five exciting pairs worth following from Day 1, in my opinion.

Rob Yong Invites Kristen Foxen

This one has a subplot nobody saw coming. Rob Yong, the founder of Dusk Till Dawn and one of poker's most outspoken personalities, chose Kristen Foxen as his pro. That's the wife of Alex Foxen, who is also in the field as the pro chosen by Ethan Yau. Husband and wife on opposite sides of the same $200K event. Kristen is one of the most decorated players in the game. Rob Yong isn't here to make up the numbers - and neither is she. I love this pairing.

Chase Cokaliong Invites Danny Tang

Danny Tang sits at #7 on the Triton all-time list - five titles, 66 cashes, $27.2 million in series earnings. Chase Cokaliong didn't just pick a good pro. He picked one of Triton Poker's most decorated players. Tang is a consistent deep-runner who rarely makes big mistakes and knows this format inside out. If Cokaliong can bring chips into the merge, this pairing has the firepower to go the distance.

Jean-Noel Thorel Invites Christoph Vogelsang

This is a reunion. Jean-Noel Thorel - the 78-year-old French skincare mogul and serial Triton runner-up - chose Christoph Vogelsang as his pro partner at Montenegro 2025, too. He's doing it again. With $28.6M in live earnings and a Triton title still eluding him, Thorel arrives in peak form. Vogelsang is a two-time Triton champion chasing Fedor Holz on Germany's all-time list. Both have everything to play for.

Ethan Yau (Rampage Poker) Invites Alex Foxen

Ethan Yau, better known as Rampage Poker, is one of the most-followed poker creators in the world. Sitting down in a $200K Triton Invitational is a statement. Picking Alex Foxen as your pro is an even bigger one. Foxen is a former GPI world number one and one of the most technically precise players in the game. This pairing brings serious mainstream attention to the field.

Paul Phua Invites Patrik Antonius

Paul Phua is one of Triton's co-founders. He built this series. Choosing to play in the Invitational himself - in the 10th anniversary year - and picking Patrik Antonius as his pro is a full-circle moment. Two legends of the high-stakes poker scene in the event Phua helped create.

Read our complete pro field guide and our full invitees breakdown.

Official Blind Structure - $200K Triton Invitational 2026

The Triton Invitational runs 50-minute levels with a starting stack of 300,000 chips.

Here's the full blind structure across all three days.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3 - Final Day

* Levels 23 and 24 each span across a day break - play resumes at the same blind level the following day.

Starting stack of 300,000 gives each player 300 big blinds at Level 1. That's a deep, slow structure by design - Triton builds the Invitational to play for three full days.

How to Watch the Triton Invitational 2026

You can follow all the action on the Triton Poker YouTube channel. Coverage runs with a 30-minute hole card delay on live streams. Day 2 and final table coverage are streamed in full. Replays go up the following day.

For the full Triton series history and results, see our Triton Poker Series hub.

About the Triton Poker Series

Triton Poker was founded in 2016 by Richard Yong, Winfred Yu, and Andy Wong. The debut event - a $200,000 NLH tournament in the Philippines - was won by Fedor Holz, who pocketed $3 million. That set the tone for everything that followed.

In 2026, the series marks its 10th anniversary. Montenegro has been one of its spiritual homes - the Maestral Resort and its surrounding coastline have hosted some of the most memorable moments in high-stakes poker history.

The Invitational format was introduced to bring the game's two worlds together: the ultra-wealthy amateurs who fuel the action and the elite professionals who define the standard. When it works - and it usually does - it creates poker that no regular tournament can replicate.

Want to play deep-stack tournaments, not just watch them? CoinPoker, the official sponsor of this event, runs regular high-stakes tourneys with similar structures. Use our CoinPoker promo code SMPBONUS for your welcome bonus and play along with the Triton  High Roller Series.

Responsible Gambling

Poker at this level is an elite sport. For most people watching at home, gambling should stay fun and within their limits.

Set a budget before you play, never chase losses, and take breaks regularly. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, it's time to step back.

Free support is available 24/7. BeGambleAware.org and the National Council on Problem Gambling (1-800-522-4700) offer confidential help whenever you need it. Most licensed poker rooms also offer deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion tools - use them.

Must be 18+ (24+ in some regions) to play.