APPT Main Event
KRW 1,800,000- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- KRW 1,000,000,000
- Dates
- 10 Sept – 14 Sept 2026
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
APPT / South Korea
APPT Korea 2026
APPT returns to Paradise City in Incheon with a KRW 1.8 million main event and lower-buy-in National, Mini Main and qualifying events. The main event starts later in the festival, so compare its dates with the side events when planning your stay.
⌖ Incheon, South KoreaHappening now
01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The tournament, in context.
Venue & location
Paradise City
186 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung District, Incheon, South Korea
Open venue mapTimes published by the organizer use Asia/Seoul.
Registration essentials
Players must be 19 or older and bring a valid passport to create a Paradise casino card. The organizer describes the casino as foreigner-exclusive; verify your eligibility before travel. Events are subject to regulatory approval.
This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.
Planning your budget
Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.
Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.
02 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY
Key buy-ins & event highlights
Selected main and lower-buy-in highlights for comparing the trip. The official links below contain all flights, structures and current registration details.
APPT National
KRW 1,200,000- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- KRW 250,000,000
- Dates
- 7 Sept – 10 Sept 2026
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
APPT Mini Main Event
KRW 850,000- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- KRW 100,000,000
- Dates
- 13 Sept – 14 Sept 2026
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
Main Event Mega Qualifier
KRW 350,000- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- Not confirmed
- Published starts
- 9 Sept
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.
03 / BEYOND THE TABLE
Plan your time in Incheon.
Getting there
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The APPT organizer identifies ICN as the arrival airport for Paradise City; WPT places INSPIRE near the airport. Confirm the correct resort and current ground transport with your hotel.
Source checked 7 Sept 2026Where to stay
Paradise City — APPT venue
The APPT is played in the Paradise City resort, which offers accommodation. Use the event’s linked stay information and confirm availability and terms directly.
Source checked 7 Sept 2026INSPIRE — WPT Seoul venue
WPT’s announcement describes accommodation within INSPIRE, the host resort for WPT Seoul. This is a different property from Paradise City; no promotional room price is assumed.
Source checked 7 Sept 2026Food between sessions
Dining at INSPIRE
The WPT announcement describes dining and entertainment within the host resort. Check individual outlets and service hours before relying on meals between sessions.
Source checked 7 Sept 2026Winnings & tax
Use the official tax authority as the starting point for your situation. Ask the organizer whether it withholds anything from prizes and which payout documents it provides. No specific tournament tax rate has been verified here; your tax residence may create separate reporting obligations.
- Korean National Tax ServiceChecked 6 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Interested? Go straight
to the source.
Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.
Official event & registrationFull official scheduleVenue & visitor informationExternal websites may offer their own apps or require an account. Our account is separate.
Sources & verification
- PokerStars Live — APPT Korea 2026Checked 7 Sept 2026
What changed
— Overview added from the official organizer’s confirmed dates, venue and available event highlights.