USOP Ha Long 2026 Builds Toward the VND 30 Billion Guaranteed Main Event

The USOP Ha Long 2026 is well underway at the InterContinental Ha Long Bay Resort , bringing players together for nearly two weeks of poker action from August 27 to September 9. With several major events already completed and more big tournaments still to come, the series is now moving toward its biggest stage – the VND 30B (~USD 1.15M) guaranteed Main Event.

There has already been plenty happening around the tables at Ha Long Bay, Vietnam , with strong fields turning out for some of the series’ biggest tournaments.

A Strong Start in Ha Long Bay

The series opened with the Madness Kick Off , which carried a VND 10B (~USD 383,000) guaranteed prize pool and attracted 858 total entries. Vietnam’s Anh Dung Tran came out on top to take the opening title.

The action continued with the Ha Long Bay Open Cup , another major early stop on the schedule. The event featured a VND 15B (~USD 575,000) guaranteed prize pool and brought in 784 entries, with Vietnam’s Phan Minh Duc taking down the title.

The high rollers then got their turn in the High Roller Single Day Boosted. The VND 4B (~USD 153,000) guaranteed event drew 122 entries, adding another sizeable field to an already busy series.

Championship Event Heads to Day 2

One of the bigger events still unfolding is the Championship Event, which comes with a VND 20B (~USD 766,000) guaranteed prize pool.

After multiple starting flights, the event has now recorded 875 entries, with all flights completed and the remaining players advancing to Day 2. The field will now return with the Championship title still up for grabs.

That leaves the series with another major tournament waiting in the wings.

USOP Ha Long Main Event Comes Next

The USOP Ha Long Main Event is set to take center stage with a VND 30B (~USD 1.15M) guaranteed prize pool and six starting flights running from September 5 to September 7.

Players will have two opening flights on September 5, followed by two more on September 6 and the final pair on September 7:

• Flight 1A – September 5 – 10:30 AM
• Flight 1B – September 5 – 05:00 PM
• Flight 1C – September 6 – 10:30 AM
• Flight 1D – September 6 – 05:00 PM
• Flight 1E – September 7 -10:30 AM
• Flight 1F – September 7 – 05:00 PM

The six-flight structure gives players several opportunities to enter the tournament, while those who make it through will continue their run toward the later stages and, ultimately, the Main Event title.

With the opening events already producing strong numbers and the Championship Event moving into Day 2, the Main Event arrives with plenty of attention around it.

Main Event Free Limited Edition Hoodie

Main Event players can also walk away with a piece of USOP history. The first 80 eligible players across each of Flights A, B, C and D who buy in and have their chips in play before the end of Level 1 will receive a free limited edition USOP hoodie.

The process is simple:

• Step 1: Buy in at Main Event Level 1
• Step 2: Take your seat before the end of Level 1
• Step 3: Claim your hoodie at the merchandise booth

The hoodie promotion applies to Main Event Flights A, B, C and D only, and is available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Photos courtesy of USOP.

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