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APT Championship 2025: Asian Poker Tour’s Grand Finale in Taipei
- APT Championship 2025 to host 203 events in Taipei, Nov 14-30.
- Main Event offers a $10K buy-in with a record $5M guarantee.
- Qualify online via Natural8 or live at APT stops for entry.
The APT Championship 2025, running November 14–30 in Taipei, will feature 203 events and a record $5 million Main Event. With live and online qualifiers through Natural8, it marks the most prestigious and largest festival in APT history.
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) will conclude its 2025 season with the most prestigious festival in its history — the APT Championship (APTC) 2025.
Scheduled from November 14 to 30, the 17-day poker spectacle will take place at Red Space in Taipei, Taiwan, in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP).
The festival promises unparalleled excitement with 203 total events, headlined by the USD 10,000 buy-in APT Championship Main Event, running from November 24–28.
Featuring a record-breaking USD 5 million guaranteed prize pool, it stands as the richest tournament ever in APT history.
How to Qualify for the APT Championship Main Event
Players can secure their seat at the USD 10,000 APTC Main Event through both live qualifiers at APT stops and online satellites via Natural8.
Qualify Live – Through APT Incheon
The APT will award seven seats each at both APT Incheon and APT Jeju for the Main Event. The following winners and top finishers will earn their entry:
At APT Incheon:
- APT Main Event (Top 3 finishers)
- APT Super High Roller Champion
- APT High Roller Champion
- Superstar Challenge Champion
- Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8 Champion
Qualify Online – Through Natural8 Satellites
Players can also qualify online via Natural8, the official satellite partner of the APT Championship 2025. Multiple buy-in levels allow players to win their USD 10,000 seat for a fraction of the cost.
Running Satellites
- Weekly USD 150 Step Satellites
- Monthly USD 1,100 APT Championship Satellites
Daily USD 20 Step Satellites Schedule (HKT)
- Monday to Thursday: 9 PM
- Friday: Hourly from 9–11 PM
- Saturday: Hourly from 2–11 PM
- Sunday: Hourly from 1 PM to 12 AM
Headline Championship Events: APTC 2025
| Event | Dates | Buy-In | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Gaming Industry Championship | Nov-13 | TWD 13,000 (~USD 430) | - |
| National Cup Championship | Nov 14–16 | TWD 15,000 (~USD 500) | TWD 12,000,000 (~USD 402,000) |
| Mystery Bounty Championship (Natural8) | Nov 16–17 | TWD 35,000 (~USD 1,200) | TWD 15,000,000 (~USD 500,000) |
| 7-Max Championship | Nov 17–18 | TWD 80,000 (~USD 2,700) | - |
| Ultra Stack Championship | Nov 17–19 | TWD 25,000 (~USD 850) | TWD 20,000,000 (~USD 670,000) |
| PLO Championship | Nov 18–19 | TWD 100,000 (~USD 3,400) | - |
| Natural8 Cup Championship | Nov 19–22 | ~USD 3,000 | ~USD 1.2 Million GTD |
| Super High Roller Championship | Nov 21–23 | ~USD 25,000 | - |
| Women’s Championship | Nov 21–22 | TWD 35,000 (~USD 1,200) | - |
| Superstar Championship | Nov 23–24 | ~USD 50,000 | - |
| APT Championship Main Event | Nov 24–28 | ~USD 10,000 | ~USD 5 Million GTD |
| High Roller Championship | Nov 27–29 | ~USD 15,000 | - |
| Trip Saver Championship | Nov 29–30 | TWD 35,000 (~USD 1,200) | TWD 3,000,000 (~USD 100,000) |
Win APTC Main Event Seats Through Other Championships
The APT adds an extra layer of prestige by awarding Main Event seats to champions of the following events held during the festival:
- National Cup Championship
- Mystery Bounty Championship
- 7-Max Championship
- Ultra Stack Championship
- Natural8 Cup Championship
- Super High Roller Championship
- Superstar Championship
High Roller Highlights
APT Championship 2025 will showcase 33 elite high roller tournaments, catering to the game’s top-tier professionals. Key events include:
- Superstar Championship (~USD 50,000 buy-in)
- Super High Roller Championship (~USD 25,000 buy-in)
- High Roller Championship (~USD 15,000 buy-in)
- Mini High Roller Championship (~USD 7,500 buy-in)
Women’s Events at APT Championship 2025
The 2025 edition will feature a groundbreaking 19 events for women, reflecting APT’s growing commitment to inclusivity.
Highlights include:
- Women’s Championship (TWD 35,000 / ~USD 1,200)
- First-ever Women’s Bounty Event
- First-ever Women’s Limit Event
- Dedicated Satellite to the Women’s Championship
APT Championship 2025: A Landmark Festival in Asian Poker
The APT Championship 2025 promises to deliver the most complete and competitive poker festival in Asian history. With its record-breaking USD 5 million Main Event, comprehensive qualification paths, and a calendar of 203 events, this grand finale is set to define the pinnacle of the APT circuit.
From November 14–30, Taipei will become the center of the poker world as players chase glory, titles, and a piece of APT history.
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