Asian Poker Tour confirms four flagship festivals for its 2027 calendar
Two stops in South Korea and two in Taiwan, with major guarantees in Jeju and Taipei
Key Takeaways
- The Asian Poker Tour announced four flagship festivals for 2027, with two stops in South Korea and two in Taiwan.
- The APT Jeju Classic Main Event carries a guarantee of KRW 2.2 billion (equivalent to $1,600,000).
- The APT Championship 2027 in Taipei will feature a Freezeout Main Event with a $10,000 buy-in and runs from 12 to 28 November.
- APT Taipei 2025 recorded 2,547 Main Event entries and produced an approximate $3.7 million prize pool.
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) confirmed four flagship festivals for its 2027 calendar, with two stops in South Korea and two in Taiwan. The schedule includes a Main Event guaranteed at $1,600,000 in Jeju and a $10,000 Championship Main Event in Taipei; the season opens on 22 January in Jeju and concludes on 28 November in Taipei.
## 2027 schedule: key dates and APT 2027 structure
The APT 2027 begins on 22 January with the APT Jeju Classic and ends on 28 November with the APT Championship 2027 in Taipei. The two Jeju festivals will run 22–31 January and 1–10 October. Taipei will host a spring festival from 21 April to 3 May and the Championship series from 12 to 28 November.
The organiser has announced it will publish full schedules, structures and information on online satellites on the official Asian Poker Tour website.
## Jeju Classic: Main Event guarantee and format
The APT Jeju Classic offers a guarantee of KRW 2.2 billion, which the organiser states is equivalent to $1,600,000 for its Main Event. The January festival opens the circuit season and the October festival serves as a seasonal return to the island.
The Jeju schedule is presented as the cornerstone of the APT’s presence in South Korea during 2027, with two windows that allow both regional players and international entrants to plan their calendars.
## APT Championship 2027 in Taipei: buy-in and festival design
The APT Championship 2027 will be held in Taipei between 12 and 28 November and will include a Freezeout Main Event with a buy-in of $10,000. In addition to the Main Event, the festival will feature multiple competitions for the Lion Trophy.
"the Asian Main Event." — Erik Seidel
The comment attributed by the organisation to Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel had already described the Championship Main Event with that phrase, emphasising the festival’s ambition to position itself as the premier poker rendezvous in Asia.
## APT Taipei and drawing power: historical attendance figures
The decision to return to Taipei and Jeju is supported by attendance figures from previous events. APT Taipei 2025 registered 2,547 entries in its Main Event and generated an approximate prize pool of $3.7 million. Meanwhile, APT Incheon 2026 drew 1,393 entries in its Main Event, almost a 10% increase on the previous edition.
Organisers expect participation from players representing more than 50 countries and regions throughout 2027.
## Impact for players, organisers and the regional scene
The two recurring hubs — Jeju and Taipei — consolidate their role as APT tournament centres in the region. Taipei will combine a long spring festival (13 days) with the extended Championship series in November, offering options for mixed itineraries for players travelling around Asia.
For the poker events industry, returning to locations with a track record of high participation reduces commercial risk and facilitates scheduling of live and online satellites. International players will, however, need to coordinate logistics and calendars to meet two major dates in Taipei and two in Jeju across the year.
## Practical information and next steps
Details on tournament structures, entries and online satellites will be published by the Asian Poker Tour on its official website. The organiser has not changed the announced dates: the season opens on 22 January in Jeju and closes on 28 November in Taipei. The standout Main Events are the KRW 2.2 billion guarantee in Jeju and the $10,000 Main Event at the Taipei Championship.
For readers interested in event scheduling or coverage, the calendar can be consulted alongside other industry news in our events section and in the general news coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the APT 2027 season start and finish?
The APT 2027 season begins on 22 January in Jeju and finishes on 28 November in Taipei, according to the dates announced by the Asian Poker Tour.
What is the guarantee for the APT Jeju Classic Main Event 2027?
The APT Jeju Classic 2027 Main Event carries a guarantee of KRW 2.2 billion, which the organiser states is equivalent to $1,600,000.
What format and buy-in will the APT Championship 2027 in Taipei have?
The APT Championship 2027 in Taipei will include a Freezeout Main Event with a $10,000 buy-in and several competitions for the Lion Trophy during the series from 12 to 28 November.
How many entries did APT Taipei 2025 register in its Main Event?
APT Taipei 2025 recorded 2,547 entries in its Main Event and generated an approximate $3.7 million prize pool, according to figures cited by the organiser.
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