WPT Cyprus 2026: Two Season 24 Stops Confirmed at Chamada Prestige
The World Poker Tour (WPT) has confirmed not one but two Season 24 stops in Cyprus , with both festivals set to take place at the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino later this year.
The first, WPT Cyprus, runs August 12–24, with the $3,500 buy-in WPT Cyprus Championship concluding the festival from August 19–24. A $2 million guaranteed prize pool is on offer across three starting flights, with the final table set to be livestreamed.
Later in the year, the WPT Prime Cyprus festival follows from October 7–19. The $1,100 buy-in WPT Prime Cyprus Championship runs October 15–19 and carries a $1 million guarantee across five starting flights - also with a livestreamed final table.
WPT Cyprus vs WPT Prime Cyprus
| WPT Cyprus | WPT Prime Cyprus | |
|---|---|---|
| Festival dates | Aug 12–24 | Oct 7–19 |
| Championship dates | Aug 19–24 | Oct 15–19 |
| Buy-in | $3,500 | $1,100 |
| Guarantee | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Starting flights | 3 | 5 |
| Final table livestream | Yes | Yes |
A Return to Cyprus
Cyprus has become a firm fixture on the international poker map, drawing fields from across Europe and beyond. WPT CEO Adam Pliska pointed to the track record at Chamada as a reason to expand the tour’s presence on the island.
“Cyprus has become an increasingly popular destination for international poker players, and we are thrilled to return with not just one, but two major festivals during Season 24. The team at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino continues to provide an outstanding player experience, and we look forward to crowning new WPT and WPT Prime Champions later this year.”
What to Expect at Chamada
Beyond the tables, the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino offers a full resort experience - accommodation, dining, entertainment, and spa facilities all on site in one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations.
Season 24 - The Bigger Picture
The Cyprus double-header adds further momentum to a packed second half of the WPT calendar. Additional confirmed stops include WPT Australia at The Star Sydney , WPT bestbet Scramble in Jacksonville, WPT Prime Lodge in Austin, WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star in San Jose, WPT Venetian in Las Vegas, and the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December.
Stay across all results, schedules, and upcoming Season 24 stops.
Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
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