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GGPoker’s APL Championship 2026 Features 27 Trophy Events

mrinal-gujare
17 Feb 2026
Mrinal Gujare 17 Feb 2026
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  • ¥100M in total guarantees across 27 events.
  • Highlights: ¥25M Red Horse Main Event & zodiac themes.
  • Qualify via GGPoker app satellites starting Feb 8.
GGPoker APL Championship 2026
The GGPoker APL Championship 2026 features ¥100,000,000 in total guarantees across 27 trophy events. Highlights include the ¥25,000,000 Red Horse Main Event and zodiac-themed tournaments. Players can qualify through affordable satellites starting from February 8 on the GGPoker app.

The GGPoker APL Championship 2026 brings high stakes poker action back to the digital felt. This series focuses on the Asian market but welcomes players from around the globe to compete for a share of massive prize pools. With total guarantees exceeding ¥100,000,000, the festival offers a variety of formats and buy-ins.

APL 2026 Series Overview

The 2026 edition of the Asia Poker League (APL) Championship runs throughout February on GGPoker. It features 27 trophy events. All tournament buy-ins and prize pool guarantees are listed in Chinese Yuan (CNY).

This highlights the heritage of the series. Players can find everything from low buy-in openers to high roller showdowns.

Championship Sunday and Regional Events

Sundays serve as the focal point for the APL Championship. On February 22, the APL Lunar Mystery Bounty takes place. 

This event is a favorite due to random bounty prizes and a ¥10,000,000 guarantee. The series also celebrates various cities through themed side events. 

These include the Sanya Bay Shooting Star Bounty, Shenzhen Skyscraper Bounty, and the Chengdu Giant Panda Giant Stack. High stakes players can target the Shanghai Masters of Poker or the Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions.

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

The APL Red Horse Main Event

The pinnacle of the series is the #27 APL Red Horse Main Event. This tournament features a massive ¥25,000,000 guarantee. 

Players can enter for a buy-in of ¥2,026. Day 2 of this flagship event is scheduled for March 1. Multiple starting flights run throughout the series to give players many chances to qualify.

Grind in APL Championship on GGPoker

Players can access the APL Championship through the GGPoker app. A dedicated tab in the tournament lobby lists all upcoming flights and trophy events. Satellites are available for most major tournaments. These allow players to win seats for a fraction of the direct buy-in cost. Some satellites start as low as ¥22.