ASIAN POKER TOUR

Festival name: Asian Poker Tour – APT Taipei 2026

📊 Key Facts

📅 Dates: April 22 – May 3, 2026

📍 Location: Red Space, Taipei City

The APT Taipei 2026 poker festival will take place from April 22 to May 3, 2026, at Red Space in Taipei City, one of Taiwan’s most modern poker venues. The Asian Poker Tour returns to the Taiwanese capital for a 12-day series that is expected to attract a large international field.

Players can look forward to a packed schedule featuring more than 100 tournaments and prize pool guarantees totaling hundreds of millions of Taiwan Dollars. The program includes events for all bankroll levels, from low buy-in satellites and turbo tournaments to major high-stakes championships.

Among the standout events of the festival are the APT National Cup, the flagship APT Main Event, and several high-stakes tournaments including the APT Super High Roller and APT High Roller. The Main Event alone features a NT$70,000,000 (~$2,200,000 USD) guaranteed prize pool, making it one of the biggest poker tournaments held in Taiwan.

🏆 Flagship Event: APT Main Event

💰 Main Event Buy-in: NT$55,000 (~$1,700 USD)

💵 Main Event Guarantee: NT$70,000,000 (~$2,200,000 USD)

Buy-ins throughout the series range from NT$3,500 (~$110 USD) satellites up to the NT$800,000 (~$25,000 USD) Super High Roller.

🎯 Satellites & Qualification

Live satellites run throughout the festival, allowing players to qualify for major events at a fraction of the cost. Seats to the APT Main Event can be won starting from NT$6,000 (~$190 USD) satellite tournaments.

📍 Casino & Venue

APT Taipei 2026 takes place at Red Space, one of Taiwan’s premier poker rooms, part of the CTP Asia Poker Arena & Red Space network, which together provide over 100 tables and world-class facilities for international tournaments.

🎲 Two Venues, One World-Class Experience

The festival is split between Red Space in Songshan and Asia Poker Arena (APA) in Zhongshan.

Red Space serves as the high-energy hub for opening flights, side events, and satellites, ensuring a smooth experience during massive international series.

APA is the “Crown Jewel” in Zhongshan, offering 540 m² of space, 65+ tables, and a professional RFID livestreaming studio. APA hosts Main Stage events, High Rollers, and televised Final Tables.

Both venues operate under the CTP umbrella, meaning registration, memberships, and player services are fully integrated via the CTP App. Daily tournaments run year-round, with buy-ins from NT$1,000 to NT$4,000, while major series scale up to NT$100,000+.

Logistics:

Both venues are 10–15 minutes apart by taxi

Players are encouraged to stay in Songshan or Zhongshan districts for shortest commute

Registration requires a valid passport; one CTP ID works at both locations

✈️ Getting to Taipei

Taipei is easily accessible for international visitors via Taoyuan International Airport.

From the airport, the MRT Airport Express train reaches the city center in approximately 35 minutes. Taxi services and other public transport options are also widely available.

Citizens of many countries can enter Taiwan visa-free, making it a convenient destination for international poker players.

🌏 Destination: Taipei

Taipei is a vibrant city combining modern infrastructure with rich cultural heritage. During breaks from the poker tables, visitors can explore several famous landmarks, including:

Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world

Shilin Night Market, one of Asia’s most famous street food destinations

National Palace Museum, home to one of the largest collections of Chinese art

With its modern venues, safe environment, and exciting poker schedule, APT Taipei 2026 promises to be one of the most significant poker festivals in Asia this year.