The Asia Pacific Poker Tour returns to Manila for its 2026 edition at Okada Manila’s Cove Manila — with over ₱132 million guaranteed across the festival. Here is the full confirmed schedule, buy-ins, how to qualify online, and everything you need to know before you play.
APPT Manila 2026 runs from July 28 to August 10, 2026 at Cove Manila inside Okada Manila. The Main Event carries a ₱60 million guarantee with an ₱80,000 (~$1,400 USD) buy-in. Total festival guarantee is over ₱132 million. Online satellites via Natural8 — the APPT’s exclusive online partner — start from buy-ins under $10. Minimum age is 21. All buy-ins in Philippine Pesos (PHP).
Manila has been one of Asia’s premier live poker destinations since 2008, when the Asia Pacific Poker Tour first brought world-class tournament poker to the Philippines. The city’s combination of PAGCOR-regulated poker rooms, world-class integrated resorts, and a passionate local player base has made it a consistent fixture on the Asian poker calendar. The 2026 edition continues that tradition at Cove Manila — Southeast Asia’s largest indoor beach club — inside the iconic Okada Manila resort in Entertainment City.
APPT Manila 2026 is operated by PokerStars Live, the live events arm of PokerStars. The festival spans two weeks and features side events, satellites, and the flagship Main Event — all playable by international visitors and local Filipino players aged 21 and above.
Key Facts at a Glance
Full Tournament Schedule
Below is the confirmed event schedule for APPT Manila 2026. All events held at Cove Manila inside Okada Manila. Buy-ins in Philippine Pesos.
Schedule correct as of June 2026. Additional side events will be added. Check the official APPT Manila schedule page for real-time updates.
Main Event Breakdown
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 6–10, 2026 |
| Buy-In | ₱80,000 (~$1,400 USD) |
| Guarantee | ₱60,000,000 (~$1.05 million USD) |
| Game Type | No-Limit Texas Hold’em |
| Re-entry | Yes — one re-entry per starting flight |
| Starting Flights | Multiple Day 1 flights — check official schedule |
| Day 2 / Final Table | Day 2 consolidates all flights · Final table streamed live |
| Satellite Entry | Win your seat via Natural8 online satellites from as low as $2 |
| Venue | Cove Manila, Okada Manila — Southeast Asia’s largest indoor beach club |
How to Qualify Online
Natural8 is the exclusive online partner of the APPT and Asia’s largest poker platform on the GGPoker Network. Online satellites to APPT Manila 2026 are already running and offer the most cost-effective path into the Main Event.
How Online Satellites Work
- Step 1 — Micro satellites — Start with buy-ins as low as $2–$5 to win tickets to the next level
- Step 2 — Super satellites — Use those tickets to play for a Main Event seat package (buy-in + accommodation)
- Step 3 — Live at Cove Manila — Your satellite win covers the ₱80,000 Main Event buy-in and often travel/hotel
Filipino players: Natural8 accepts GCash, Maya, and local bank transfers — making satellite entry straightforward without needing a credit card or international payment method. GGPoker PH also offers PAGCOR-licensed satellite access with PHP payment support.
Venue — Okada Manila
Okada Manila is a Forbes 5-star luxury integrated resort in Entertainment City, Parañaque — approximately 8km from NAIA airport. The poker festival takes place in Cove Manila, the resort’s flagship entertainment space — a 9,000 sqm glass-domed indoor beach club with Manila Bay views.
- Poker room — 15 permanent tables in the PokerStars Live room, expanded significantly for APPT events
- Cash games — No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha from ₱25/₱50 up to ₱200/₱400+ available 24/7
- Accommodation — 993 rooms at Okada · Special player rates during the festival · Contact RoomReservations@okadamanila.com
- Gaming floor — Philippines’ largest gaming floor with 500+ table games and 3,000 electronic machines
- Award — Best Poker Room in an IR by Inside Asia Gaming — two consecutive years
APPT vs APT Manila — What’s the Difference?
Both tours operate in Manila but are entirely separate organizations:
| Feature | APPT Manila | APT (Asian Poker Tour) |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | PokerStars Live | APT Events Private Limited |
| 2026 Manila Stop | July 28 – August 10, 2026 | Not scheduled for Manila in 2026 (Taiwan & Korea focus) |
| Online Partner | Natural8 / GGPoker Network | Natural8 (also official satellite partner) |
| Trophy | APPT Trophy | Lion Trophy |
| History in Manila | Since 2007 — 17+ editions | Since 2008 — Guinness record 2013 |
| Main Event Buy-in | ₱80,000 (~$1,400) | Varies by stop |
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated June 13, 2026. Schedule sourced from Main Event Travel and PokerStars Live official APPT Manila page. Buy-ins and guarantees subject to change — always verify with the official schedule before travelling. CasinoBait will update this page as additional events are announced.
