World Poker Tour to Return to Sydney for Major 2026 Festival

(AsiaGameHub) –   The World Poker Tour is returning to Australia later this year, with the highly anticipated WPT Australia festival officially scheduled to take place at The Star Sydney from September 10 to 30, 2026.

The event will once again bring together poker enthusiasts from across Australia and around the world for one of the nation’s largest poker gatherings of the year.

Major Tournaments and Satellite Qualifiers

Two headline championship events will anchor the schedule. First, the AUD 1,500 WPT Prime Australia Championship, running from September 17 to September 22, followed by the AUD 5,000 WPT Australia Championship from September 24 to 30.

Organizers have confirmed that the final tables of both championships will be livestreamed, enabling fans worldwide to follow the action live from Sydney.

In addition to the main events, the series will feature a complete schedule of tournaments and satellite qualifiers, providing players with opportunities to compete in the premier events at reduced entry costs.

The lineup also includes an AUD 500 Ladies Australian Championship on September 15 and 16, alongside Pot Limit Omaha contests, bounty tournaments, and various other poker formats.

“Thrilled to Return to The Star Sydney”

“We are thrilled to return to The Star Sydney for another WPT Australia festival,” said WPT chief executive officer Adam Pliska. “Australia remains one of the most passionate poker markets globally, and we look forward to welcoming players from around the world as we crown the next WPT Champion.”

The Star Sydney is expected to serve once again as a major draw for both poker participants and international visitors, offering luxury accommodations, fine dining, entertainment, and vibrant nightlife throughout the festival.

This Australian stop is part of the second half of the World Poker Tour’s Season 24 calendar, which also includes upcoming events in Cyprus, Jacksonville, Austin, San Jose, Las Vegas, and other destinations yet to be announced.