By the Numbers: Your Guide to the APL Championship 2026

By Samantha Doyle

12 Feb 2026

Samantha Doyle 12 Feb 2026

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APL Championship 2026 offers massive prize pools and unique formats.
Key events include ¥25,000,000 Main Event & Lunar Mystery Bounty.
Feb 15 features high-stakes APL Winter Championship & Zodiac Goat Super High Roller.

The APL Championship has established itself as the premier series for the Asian market, and the 2026 statistics back up that claim.

As we move into the heart of the February schedule, the sheer volume of guaranteed prize pools is staggering. From the ¥1,500,000 Tip-Off to the massive ¥25,000,000 Main Event, the series is designed to ensure that there is a trophy event running almost every eight hours for three weeks straight.

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The Mid-Series Milestone: APL 2026 Series

One of the most anticipated dates on the calendar is February 15, which features a double-header of championship action. The APL Winter Championship and the Zodiac Goat Super High Roller will run concurrently, with a combined ¥15,000,000 in guarantees in a single night.

For those who prefer a more chaotic format, the APL Lunar Mystery Bounty on February 22 will see players chasing "Mystery Bounties" that can often exceed the first-place prize itself.

APL Championship 2026: Key Series Events

Date	Event Name	Buy-In	Guarantee
Feb 15	#10: APL Winter Championship	¥888	¥10,000,000
Feb 15	#9: Zodiac Goat Super High Roller	¥20,260	¥5,000,000
Feb 22	#19: APL Lunar Mystery Bounty	¥1,100	¥10,000,000
Feb 28	#25: Shanghai Masters of Poker	¥5,000	¥2,500,000
Mar 01	#27: APL Red Horse Main Event	¥2,026	¥25,000,000