Start Preparing For WPT Australia Sydney Feat. Estimated AUD 10M In Prize Pools

They call it the land Down Under where poker has been incredibly popular for decades. Through the years, several major live poker operators have hosted festivals in Australia, including the World Poker Tour, which first visited back five years ago.

Since 2019, the WPT has partnered up with The Star Entertainment Group to bring international caliber poker events to Australia. Then starting 2022, the brand began hosting two events at The Star Gold Coast with the Main Tour debuting on September. This year, the WPT has confirmed its fourth consecutive marquee event in the country however there has been an exciting change in venue.

WPT Australia Debuts In Sydney

In late May, the World Poker Tour announced that the 2025 WPT Australia  is now set to take place in Sydney, one of the most famous and recognizable cities in the world. Known for its iconic skyline, stunning harbour, and vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and coastline, Sydney offers an unforgettable backdrop for the tour’s latest destination. For the first time, the event will be held at The Star Sydney, and expectations are high for a huge turnout. An invitation from The Star,

The Star Sydney welcomes you to a world of luxury, being Australia’s premier place to stay and play, featuring a stunning new art deco look, a world-first digital installation that is part light, part water, and part art gallery in our Grand Foyer and a colossal light sculpture at our brand-new The Star Grand reception.

Swing by G&Tea – a tea house by day and gin bar by night, it’s the perfect tonic to your day or night. Treat yourself to some retail therapy and take a stroll down our retail arcade to some of the world’s best brands including Rolex at Kennedy and some of the best stylists at Star Hair and beauty. Enjoy all of this along with The Star Sydney’s unsurpassed dining, nightlife, entertainment and world-class casino at your doorstep.

Running from September 18 until October 1, 2025 an extensive schedule awaits with a total of 32 trophy events and an estimated AUD 10 million (over 6 Million USD) in festival prize pools. As confirmed by The Star, there will also be a Player and Team of the Festival award and a total of  11 passports to the WPT World Championship festival in Las Vegas in December 2025.

WPT AUSTRALIA – Full Schedule

WPT Australia Championship Event

Headline tournament of the stop is most certainly the WPT Australia Championship Event from September 25 until October 1, 2025. The deep structure features three opening flights with a buy-in of AUD 5,500 (~USD 3,560) and ten 60-minute levels on each Day 1 followed by 90-minute levels as of Day 2 until the heads-up stage. One in eight entries – approximately 12.5% of the field – will be in the money and the eventual winner will be etched in history on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup.

• Buy-in: AUD 5,500 (~USD 3,560)
• Day 1A: Thursday, September 25
• Day 1B: Friday, September 26
• Day 1C: Saturday, September 27
• Day 2: Sunday, September 28
• Day 3: Monday, September 29
• Day 4: Tuesday, September 30
• Final Day: Wednesday, October 1

Throughout the two-week series, there is something available for everybody’s pocket with buy-ins from AUD 400 (~USD 260) to AUD 20,000 (~USD 13,000).

The action commences with the affordable AUD 1,500 (~USD 970) Event #1 Australian Poker Cup, which includes two flights and concludes on September 21. By then, Event #6 AUD 1,350 Mystery Bounty is already underway and features the latest craze in the world of live poker with the hunt for the golden envelopes.

Other Highlights

Among the other notable events include the two-day AUD 600 Ladies Australian Championship, the Sydney Monster Stack with a price tag of AUD 1,250, and the WPT World Champs Road to Vegas qualifier on the final two days of the festival.

High Roller Lineup

High-stakes players can showcase their talents in a few dedicated events with the AUD 20,000 Super High Roller at the top of the cost and the WPT World Championship Warm Up with price tag of AUD$ 10,000. For Omaha enthusiasts there is the Australian PLO Championship featuring a buy-in worth AUD 5,000 for the four-card variant.

The Star Sydney

Looking for a place to stay during WPT Australia? Look no further than the host venue itself – The Star Sydney. As Australia’s premier integrated resort, The Star offers players an unrivaled blend of luxury and convenience. Located along the edge of Pyrmont harbourside, the five-star property  boasts world-class facilities such as a casino with two gaming floors, restaurants, and for accommodations there are over 350 rooms and fully serviced apartments to choose from.

To book your stay, head to https://www.star.com.au/sydney. Use POKER as your booking code to secure the special player rates. These rates are available for stays between September 17 and October 2, 2025. Availability is limited so be sure to reserve as early as now.

• The Star Grand – Superior King or Twin Room
  AUD 239 per night, Sunday to Thursday
  AUD 389 per night, Fridays and Saturdays
• The Star Grand – Premium Harbour King or Twin Room
  AUD 289 per night, Sunday to Thursday
  AUD 439 per night, Fridays and Saturdays
• The Star Residences – 1 Bedroom Pyrmont View Apartment
  AUD 349 per night, Sunday to Thursday
  AUD 499 per night, Fridays and Saturdays
• The Star Residences – 2 Bedroom Pyrmont View Apartment
  AUD 599 per night, Sunday to Thursday
  AUD 749 per night, Fridays and Saturdays

The property is only a short walk away from Sydney Harbour Bridge and in close proximity to the Central Business District (CBD) with easy access from the international airport by train.