The Asian Poker Tour Championship 2026 is taking place in Taipei City until 29 November. The festival’s main attraction is the $10,000 APT Championship Main Event Freezeout.
The festival got off to a soft start yesterday with the $395 Asia Gaming Industry Championship, which was restricted to employees from the poker industry. Taiwanese player Heng Je Hu ($5,852) claimed the lion’s share of the $33,256 prize pool.
The official opening takes place today, with more than 200 events on the schedule. The series is being held in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP), with buy-ins starting at $100.
Particular attention will be on the 23 Championship events. These include the $490 National Cup Championship (approximately $320,000 guaranteed), the $15,200 High Roller Championship and the $50,200 Superstar Championship.
The APT Championship Main Event runs from 23 to 27 November, with a buy-in equivalent to $10,000 and a freezeout format. The APT has set an impressive guarantee of TWD 165 million (approximately $5 million).
2026 Asian Poker Tour Championship
Date: November 13 to 29
Location: Asia Poker Arena & Red Space, Taipei City
Events: 210
Buy-Ins: TWD 3,350 ($100) to TWD 1,650,000 ($50,200)
Website: theasianpokertour.com
–> APT Championship Schedule
