APT Online 2026 runs on Natural8 from 11 October to 2 November 2026, with $40,000,000 guaranteed across 20 trophy events. This edition marks 20 years of the Asian Poker Tour. The headline is the $800 APT Online Main Event with $5M guaranteed, and every trophy winner also gets a $10,000 seat at the live APT Championship in Taipei.
| APT Online 2026: key facts | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | Natural8 (GGPoker Network) |
| Total guarantee | $40,000,000 |
| Trophy events | 20, including 6 National Cups |
| Main Event | $800 buy-in, $5,000,000 GTD, Day 2 on 1 Nov |
| USD buy-ins | $80 – $5,000 |
| Live prize | $10,000 APT Championship seat for each trophy winner |
| Satellites to Taipei | Step satellites from $12 |
When does APT Online 2026 start and end?
APT Online 2026 starts on Sunday 11 October with the $108 Bounty Kickoff and the $5,000 Superstar Challenge. It wraps up on Sunday 1 November with the Main Event Day 2, which plays into 2 November. Natural8 lists times in UTC and Hong Kong time (UTC+8). Most trophy events start at 12:00 UTC, and the big Sunday events start at 13:00 or 13:05 UTC.
| Main Event Day 2 (1 Nov) | Local start |
|---|---|
| UTC | 13:05 |
| Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City (UTC+7) | 20:05 |
| Hong Kong, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei (UTC+8) | 21:05 |
| Seoul, Tokyo (UTC+9) | 22:05 |
How much is guaranteed at APT Online 2026?
Natural8 guarantees $40 million across APT Online 2026. The three biggest pools are the $5M Main Event, the $2M Mystery Bounty Hunter and the $1M Mini Main Event. Natural8 notes that guarantees can change, so check the lobby before you register.
When is the APT Online Main Event, and what does it cost?
The APT Online Main Event costs $800, guarantees $5,000,000 and reaches Day 2 on Sunday 1 November at 13:05 UTC. Natural8’s page lists only the Day 2 start, so check the app lobby for Day 1 flights. The Main Event winner also takes one of three bespoke Lion Trophies. The other two go to the winners of the $1,050 High Roller and the $3,000 Super High Roller.
What are the buy-ins at APT Online 2026?
APT Online 2026 buy-ins run from $80 for the Mini Main Event to $5,000 for the Superstar Challenge. Here are the headline events:
| # | Event | Date | Buy-in | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bounty Kickoff | 11 Oct | $108 | $300,000 |
| 2 | Superstar Challenge (2-day) | 11 Oct | $5,000 | $750,000 |
| 7 | APT Online High Roller (2-day) | 18 Oct | $1,050 | $600,000 |
| 8 | Mystery Bounty Hunter (Day 2) | 18 Oct | $250 | $2,000,000 |
| 14 | Mini Main Event (Day 2) | 25 Oct | $80 | $1,000,000 |
| 19 | APT Online Super High Roller (2-day) | 1 Nov | $3,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 20 | APT Online Main Event (Day 2) | 1 Nov | $800 | $5,000,000 |
Six National Cups are priced in local currency:
| National Cup | Date | Buy-in | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand 6-Max | 13 Oct | ฿2,000 | ฿5,000,000 |
| Taiwan Bounty | 17 Oct | NT$3,500 | NT$7,000,000 |
| Vietnam | 20 Oct | 2,500,000₫ | 5,000,000,000₫ |
| Korea Bounty 7-Max | 24 Oct | ₩200,000 | ₩350,000,000 |
| Philippines Deepstack Bounty | 27 Oct | ₱3,500 | ₱10,000,000 |
| China Zodiac Classic | 31 Oct | CN¥1,100 | CN¥1,500,000 |
What extra prizes come with APT Online 2026?
Every APT Online 2026 trophy winner gets an APT trophy plus a $10,000 APT Championship Main Event seat, and Natural8 is putting $200K into these seats. Your first seat can’t be refunded or transferred. Extra seats can be transferred, cashed out as T$5,000, or carried over to the 2027 APT Championship. Trophy-event seats expire at the end of November 2026. Natural8 also lists a $100K APT Online leaderboard as coming soon.
How do I qualify cheaply for APT Online and the APT Championship?
The cheapest way into the APT Championship through APT Online 2026 is the $100K Freeroll to APT Championship on Saturday 7 November. Playing any trophy event earns you a ticket. Each trophy event you play adds 1,000 chips to your starting stack, up to 20,000. Natural8 also runs step satellites from $12 to the live APT Championship in Taipei, as well as $600 and $1,100 satellites to its $10,000 Main Event.
Can players in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines or Korea play?
APT Online 2026 includes National Cups for Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, the Philippines and China, so Natural8 is clearly aiming at players across Asia. Whether you can sign up still depends on Natural8’s own country rules, so check them in the app before you deposit. Our country guides cover local payment options for Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.
How do I sign up for APT Online 2026?
To play APT Online 2026, open a Natural8 account through our Natural8 sign-up link, which comes with $8 free plus a 100% bonus up to $500. Make a deposit, then find the APT Online tab in the tournament lobby. Natural8 runs on desktop and mobile. Read our Natural8 review first, or message @PAGDaddyBot on Telegram if a deposit gets stuck.
Official schedule: Natural8 APT Online 2026 (checked October 2026). More series this month are on the PSR poker events calendar, including the GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series.
APT Online 2026 FAQ
Is APT Online 2026 the same as the live APT?
No. APT Online 2026 is an online series on Natural8. The live Asian Poker Tour stops, such as the APT Championship in Taipei, are separate events, but APT Online trophy wins and satellites can earn you seats at them.
What are the Lion Trophies?
The Lion Trophies are three bespoke trophies for the winners of the APT Online High Roller (#7), the Super High Roller (#19) and the Main Event (#20).
Is there an APT Online leaderboard?
Natural8 lists a $100K APT Online leaderboard as coming soon. It scores players on field size, finishing position and buy-in.
When is the $100K Freeroll to the APT Championship?
The $100K Freeroll to APT Championship runs on Saturday 7 November 2026. Natural8 hands out the tickets from 4 to 6 November to players who entered APT Online trophy events.
Are the APT Online guarantees fixed?
Natural8 says APT Online guarantees can change, and the live figure in the app lobby is the one that counts.