Poker Tournaments — Uganda, Africa, Europe, USA & Asia
Live Tournaments
Last updated: 16 Oct 2025. Only upcoming/remaining 2025 events from today are listed below, plus early 2026 dates already announced. For rules and beginner tips, see Poker Quick Guide.
Note: Always confirm dates on the official event page before you travel or buy-in. Schedules can change.
Uganda & Africa (Upcoming from today)
| Series / Event | Dates | City & Venue | Buy-ins / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local & Regional Festivals (UG) | Rolling (add as announced) | Kampala (various) | We track Kampala festival weeks and series; organizers often publish on social and local casino pages. Use our Where to Play to find active rooms and ask the cage for the next festival dates. |
| South & North Africa circuits | Rolling 2025–26 | South Africa, Morocco, etc. | Many African series publish late in the year. Check Hendon Mob festival list for Africa and casino sites for current stops. We add confirmed dates here as they drop. |
Europe (Q4 2025)
| Series / Event | Dates | City & Venue | Buy-ins / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Malta — Autumn Edition | 28 Oct – 5 Nov 2025 | St. Julian’s, Malta — Casino Malta / Eden Arena | €2M GTD festival; Main Event ~€560. Satellites running; full schedule on official site. |
| EPT Prague | 3 – 14 Dec 2025 | Prague, Czechia — Hilton Prague | Flagship stop; €5,300 Main Event runs during the second week; see PokerStars Live schedule. |
USA & North America (Q4 2025 & early 2026)
| Series / Event | Dates | City & Venue | Buy-ins / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPT World Championship Festival (Wynn) | 2 – 22 Dec 2025 | Las Vegas, USA — Wynn Las Vegas | Huge end-of-year festival with 70+ events. Televised $10,400 Championship; Ladies & Seniors events included. |
| WPT Prime Championship | Dec 2025 (during Wynn festival) | Las Vegas, USA — Wynn Las Vegas | Mid-stakes flagship within the festival; check the WPT schedule page for exact days. |
| WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship (preview) | 16 Jan 2026 | Hollywood, Florida — Seminole Hard Rock | First big U.S. stop of 2026; good for planning if you travel early next year. |
Asia & Pacific (Q4 2025)
| Series / Event | Dates | City & Venue | Buy-ins / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT Championship — Taipei | 14 – 30 Nov 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan — Red Space | Big mixed series with NLH, PLO, mixed games and multiple championships; full day-by-day schedule live. |
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Travel & payments
Before you fly, check bankroll and buy-in options. For Uganda methods (MTN, Airtel, cards), read Payments in Uganda.