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GGPoker's APL Championship Packs A Punch With 27 Trophy Events
- GGPoker APL Championship 2026: ¥100M+ prizes
- 27 trophy events, including ¥25M Red Horse Main Event
- Variety of buy-ins & formats available
The GGPoker APL Championship 2026 is an online poker festival with over ¥100 million in total guarantees. It features 27 trophy events, varied buy-ins, and the ¥25 million Red Horse Main Event with multiple entry flights.
The GGPoker APL Championship 2026 is a major online poker series offering total guaranteed prize pools exceeding ¥100,000,000. The festival runs throughout February and includes a wide range of buy-ins and formats designed for broad participation.
The Asia Poker League Championship returns on GGPoker with a schedule of 27 trophy events. All buy-ins and guarantees are listed in Chinese Yuan, reflecting the series’ regional focus while remaining open to players worldwide.
Each event awards an official trophy. The schedule includes low buy-in entry points, mid-range championship formats, and high buy-in competitions, ensuring consistent activity throughout the series.
Opening Week Highlights
The series begins on February 8 with the APL 2026 Tip-Off. The opening schedule also features Zodiac-themed tournaments and deepstack formats that set the tone for the rest of the festival.
Key opening events include:
- APL 2026 Tip-Off: ¥250 buy-in, ¥1,500,000 guaranteed
- King of the Zodiac High Roller: ¥5,000 buy-in, ¥3,000,000 guaranteed
- Zodiac Rat Opener: ¥550 buy-in, ¥1,000,000 guaranteed
- Zodiac Tiger Grand Deepstack: ¥1,100 buy-in, ¥1,500,000 guaranteed
Feature Sunday Events
Sunday tournaments anchor the series schedule with higher guarantees and larger fields. These events attract consistent traffic and serve as milestone competitions within the festival.
Notable Sunday events include:
- APL Winter Championship Day 2: ¥888 buy-in, ¥10,000,000 guaranteed
- Zodiac Goat Super High Roller: ¥20,260 buy-in, ¥5,000,000 guaranteed
- APL Lunar Mystery Bounty: ¥1,100 buy-in, ¥10,000,000 guaranteed
APL Red Horse Main Event
The APL Red Horse Main Event is the headline tournament of the series. It carries a ¥25,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of ¥2,026. The event features multiple starting flights, allowing players to qualify for Day 2 through several entry opportunities.
This tournament represents the competitive peak of the APL Championship and concludes the festival schedule.
GGPoker APL 2026: Trophy Events
| Date | CST | Event Title | Buy-In | Guarantee (GTD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-02-2026 | 21:05 | #1: APL 2026 Tip-Off | ¥250 | ¥1,500,000 |
| 08-02-2026 | 21:05 | #2: King of the Zodiac High Roller | ¥5,000 | ¥3,000,000 |
| 09-02-2026 | 21:00 | #3: Zodiac Rat Opener | ¥550 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 10-02-2026 | 21:00 | #4: Zodiac Ox Bounty | ¥330 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 11-02-2026 | 21:00 | #5: Zodiac Tiger Grand Deepstack | ¥1,100 | ¥1,500,000 |
| 12-02-2026 | 21:00 | #6: Zodiac Rabbit Luck Eights Bounty | ¥888 | ¥1,500,000 |
| 13-02-2026 | 21:00 | #7: Zodiac Dragon High Roller Bounty | ¥8,000 | ¥3,000,000 |
| 14-02-2026 | 21:00 | #8: Zodiac Snake Venom Bounty | ¥660 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 15-02-2026 | 21:00 | #9: Zodiac Goat Super High Roller | ¥20,260 | ¥5,000,000 |
| 15-02-2026 | 21:05 | #10: APL Winter Championship [Day 2] | ¥888 | ¥10,000,000 |
| 16-02-2026 | 21:00 | #11: Zodiac Horse Deepstack Bounty | ¥250 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 17-02-2026 | 21:00 | #12: Zodiac Monkey King Wukong Bounty | ¥2,200 | ¥2,500,000 |
| 17-02-2026 | 21:05 | #13: Zodiac Happy New Year Celebration | ¥550 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 18-02-2026 | 21:00 | #14: Zodiac Rooster Double Stack | ¥1,100 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 19-02-2026 | 21:00 | #15: Zodiac Dog Bounty [Turbo] | ¥550 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 20-02-2026 | 21:00 | #16: King of the Zodiac PLO-NL HR | ¥8,000 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 21-02-2026 | 21:00 | #17: Zodiac Pig Winter Feast Bounty | ¥888 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 22-02-2026 | 21:00 | #18: APL Mini Main [2-Day Event] | ¥388 | ¥2,000,000 |
| 22-02-2026 | 21:05 | #19: APL Lunar Mystery Bounty [Day 2] | ¥1,100 | ¥10,000,000 |
| 23-02-2026 | 21:00 | #20: Sanya Bay Shooting Star Bounty | ¥330 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 24-02-2026 | 21:00 | #21: Kunming Mountain Monster Stack | ¥660 | ¥1,000,000 |
| 25-02-2026 | 21:00 | #22: Shenzhen Skyscraper Bounty | ¥3,300 | ¥2,500,000 |
| 26-02-2026 | 21:00 | #23: Chengdu Giant Panda Giant Stack | ¥1,100 | ¥1,500,000 |
| 27-02-2026 | 21:00 | #24: Xi'an Silk Road Bounty | ¥888 | ¥1,500,000 |
| 28-02-2026 | 21:00 | #25: Shanghai Masters of Poker | ¥5,000 | ¥2,500,000 |
| 01-03-2026 | 21:00 | #26: Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions | ¥10,000 | ¥6,000,000 |
| 01-03-2026 | 21:05 | #27: APL Red Horse Main Event [Day 2] | ¥2,026 | ¥25,000,000 |
Themed Side Events
In addition to core championship tournaments, the schedule includes regionally themed events that introduce bounty formats and alternative structures. These tournaments provide additional trophy opportunities and diversify the overall line-up.
Examples include shooting star bounty formats and large-field mystery bounty events scheduled across multiple days.
Join the action
Players can access the full APL Championship 2026 schedule through the GGPoker tournament lobby. All events are listed under the APL tab, with satellites available for most major tournaments. Satellite formats allow players to qualify for key events at lower buy-in levels.
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