World Poker Tour AUS 2026
Recently updated on February 16th, 2026
The World Poker Tour, in partnership with the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland, has announced the first WPT poker tournament in Australia. The festival is set to take place from 27 September to 7 October. There have been a total of 7 events scheduled for the day, with buy-ins that are set from AU$330 to AU$5,000. The main event has a set buy-in of AU$2,500. Aussie poker lovers and Kiwis alike will be spoilt for choice in terms of the games that will be played.
The WTP event is going to take place at the world-renowned Star Gold Casino that boasts luxurious hotel suites with great amenities. The hotel has recently been through an $850 million renovation. Kiwis looking for great poker tournaments should be sure to visit. For your convenience, we have displayed the calendar for the tournament below.
There are several events that players can enjoy. Registration will open to all who are interested in the World Poker Tour soon.
About the World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour was established in 2002, and they have since held a series of poker tournaments internationally. The company is known as an entertainment and internationally televised gaming brand. This upcoming poker tour is one that many Aussies are looking forward to. The vice president of the Global Tour Management, Angelica Hael, has stated that the WPT is exceptionally excited to add WPT Australia to its roster.
Schedule For All Events At the WPT AUS 2026
| DATE |
TOURNAMENT |
ENTRY FEE |
|
|
| 09/27 |
OPENING EVENT SATELLITE TURBO |
A$250 |
|
| 09/27 |
$1,100 OPENING EVENT DAY 1A |
A$1,100 |
|
| 09/28 |
AUSTRALIA $1,100 OPENING EVENT DAY 1B |
A$1,100 |
|
| 09/28 |
MEGA SATELLITE TO MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 09/29 |
AUSTRALIA $1,100 OPENING EVENT FINAL DAY |
|
|
| 09/29 |
AUSTRALIA SUPER STACK FREEZEOUT |
A$660 |
|
| 09/30 |
AUSTRALIA FREEZEOUT |
A$330 |
|
| 09/30 |
MEGA SATELLITE TO MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 10/01 |
PLO (1RE-ENTRY) |
A$440 |
|
| 10/01 |
MEGA SATELLITE MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 10/02 |
BIG BOUNTY 1 RE-ENTRY ($300 PER BOUNTY) |
A$660 |
|
| 10/02 |
MEGA SATELLITE MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 10/03 |
5K 1-DAY EVENT |
A$5,000 |
|
| 10/03 |
MIX MAX FREEZE OUT (FULL RING UNTIL FINAL 36) |
A$660 |
|
| 10/03 |
MEGA SATELLITE MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 10/04 |
LAST CHANCE TURBO SATELLITE
MAIN EVENT (RE-ENTRY) |
A$540 |
|
| 10/04 |
MAIN EVENT DAY 1A (SINGLE RE-ENTRY PER DAY 1) |
A$2,500 |
|
| 10/05 |
MAIN EVENT DAY 1B (SINGLE RE-ENTRY PER DAY 1) |
A$2,500 |
|
| 10/05 |
MAIN EVENT DAY 1C (SINGLE RE-ENTRY PER DAY) 1) 20 MIN LEVELS |
A$2,500 |
|
| 10/06 |
MAIN EVENT DAY 2 |
|
|
| 10/06 |
5K CHALLENGE (RE-ENTRY) 2-DAY EVENT |
A$5,000 |
|
| 10/07 |
MAIN EVENT FINAL DAY |
|
|
| 10/07 |
WPT AUSTRALIA |
A$550 |
|
Registration for World Poker Tour
Any poker player interested in being a part of the World Poker Tour will have to adhere to tournament terms and conditions. To be a part of any WPT, you must be aged 18 and above.
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Published by Taralynn
February 16, 2026
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The World Poker Tour, in partnership with the Star Gold Coast Casino in Queensland, has announced the first WPT poker tournament in Australia. The festival is set to take place from 27 September to 7 October. There have been a total of 7 events scheduled for the day, with buy-ins that are set from AU$330 to AU$5,000. The main event has a set buy-in of AU$2,500. Aussie poker lovers and Kiwis alike will be spoilt for choice in terms of the games that will be played.
