USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Main Event Starts Tomorrow; Free Exclusive Hoodies for Early Birds!
The moment every poker player has been waiting for has finally arrived. Tomorrow, May 28, the flagship tournament of the series kicks off, the USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam inside the InterContinental Ha Long Bay Resort . Carrying a massive VND 30 Billion (~USD 1.14 million) guaranteed prize pool, the tournament is expected to attract one of the biggest fields of the festival as players battle for the most prestigious title of the series.
The tournament carries a buy-in of VND 30 Million (~USD 1,140), and with seven starting flights scheduled across three days, players will have multiple opportunities to find a bag and make a deep run in the biggest event of the series.
USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event Schedule
| Date | Starting Time | Event / Flight | Details & Rules | Blind Levels | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 (Thu) | 10:00 | Main Event – Day 1A | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. The chip leader wins a VND 90 Million bonus. | 40 minutes |
Level 12 @ 17:50
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| May 28 (Thu) | 17:00 | Main Event – Day 1B | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. The chip leader wins a VND 70 Million bonus. | 40 minutes |
Level 12 @ 00:50
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| May 29 (Fri) | 10:00 | Main Event – Day 1C | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. | 40 minutes |
Level 12 @ 17:50
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| May 29 (Fri) | 17:00 | Main Event – Day 1D | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. The chip leader wins a VND 70 Million bonus. | 40 minutes |
Level 12 @ 00:50
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| May 30 (Sat) | 10:00 | Main Event – Day 1E | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. | 40 minutes |
Level 12 @ 17:50
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| May 30 (Sat) | 18:00 | Main Event – Day 1F (Turbo) | Plays down to 12.5% of the field. | 25 minutes |
Level 12 @ 23:05
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| May 31 (Sun) | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 2 | All returning players are in the money. Action plays down to the final 18 players. | 60 minutes | Closed |
| June 1 (Mon) | 12:00 | Main Event – Day 3 | The final 18 players return to play down to a champion. | 60 minutes | Closed |
Full USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event Schedule available on Somuchpoker .
The starting flights feature 40,000 in starting chips. Flights A through E will run with 40-minute blind levels, while Flight F offers a faster Turbo format with 25-minute levels. Late registration stays open until before the start of Level 12 for every flight.
Each starting flight will play down until only 12.5% of the field remains. Once that number is reached, play stops for the day and all surviving players advance to Day 2 already guaranteed a minimum cash.
Additionally, extra rewards await the biggest stacks. The chip leaders of Flights 1A, 1B, and 1D will each earn a special cash bonus ranging from VND 70 Million to VND 90 Million, taken directly from the main prize pool, giving players even more reason to build a massive stack early in the tournament.
Early Bird Bonus: Free USOP Champion Hoodie
USOP is giving away a free hoodie to players who join the action early. Simply buy-in and take your seat during Level 1 of Flights A through E to claim your exclusive, limited-edition “U Series” champion hoodie at the merchandise booth.
| Eligible Flights | Hoodie Quota | Special Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Flights A & B | 150 Hoodies per flight |
Must be seated before the end of Level 1
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| Flight C | 100 Hoodies |
Must be seated before the end of Level 1
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| Flights D & E | 50 Hoodies per flight |
Must be seated before the end of Level 1
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| Flight F (Turbo) | Not Applicable |
Promotion does not apply to this flight
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Note: Quantities are strictly limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for players meeting the Level 1 requirement.
Huge Momentum: Multi Day Events Crush Guarantees
If the early events of USOP Vietnam 2026 are any indication, the Main Event numbers will be massive. The festival has already seen incredible turnout, with three separate multi-day warm-up events pulling in fields of over 1,000 entries each.
| Event Name | Total Entries | Original Guarantee | Final Prize Pool (VND) | Final Prize Pool (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madness Kickoff | 1,149 | VND 10,000,000,000 | VND 10,865,096,000 | ~ $412,060 |
| Mini Main Event | 1,061 | VND 15,000,000,000 | VND 18,122,220,000 | ~ $687,195 |
| Championship Event | 1,058 | VND 20,000,000,000 | VND 22,565,440,000 | ~ $857,000 |
The Defending Champion is Back in Town
During the last USOP Main Event series held in Vietnam, the tournament set a breathtaking record for the region. It brought in a staggering 1,958 entries, creating an enormous prize pool of VND 57,976,380,000 (~USD 2,284,325).
That historic tournament was won by South Korea’s Hun Tae Choi . He took home the title and a life-changing top prize of VND 9.2 Billion (~USD 362,705).
All eyes now turn to the USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event, where another massive field is expected to battle for poker glory, a championship trophy, and a potential life-changing payday in Ha Long Bay.
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