Journey to APT Jeju 2026
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$1.5M GTD APT Jeju Main Event | Win Your Seat Online
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Mega Satellite to $1,888 APT Main Event (Live Day 1) | 83 GTD Seats
| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-In (USD) | No. of Guaranteed ME Day 1 Seats |
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| 16th August (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
1 Seat 6 Seats |
| 23rd August (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
2 Seats 6 Seats |
| 30th August (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
2 Seats 10 Seats |
| 6th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
2 Packages 10 Packages |
| 13th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
2 Seats 15 Seats |
| 20th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $40 $250 |
2 Seats 15 Seats |
| 21st September (Monday) | 08:00 p.m. | $250 | 2 Seats |
| 22nd September (Tuesday) | 08:00 p.m. | $250 | 2 Seats |
| 23rd September (Wednesday) | 08:00 p.m. | $250 | 2 Seats |
| 24th September (Thursday) | 08:00 p.m. | $250 | 2 Seats |
| 25th September (Friday) | 08:00 p.m. | $250 | 2 Seats |
*Each package comes with 1 x Main Event Day 1 seat & $500 Natural8 credits.
Step Satellites to APT Main Event Live Day 1
| Day | Time (HKT) | Buy In | Guarantee |
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| Monday - Friday | 07:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Hourly) | $4/$25 | 1 x $40/$250 Mega Satellite to APT Main Event Live Day 1 (per step satellite) |
| Saturday | 02:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Hourly) | $4/$25 | 1 x $40/$250 Mega Satellite to APT Main Event Live Day 1 (per step satellite) |
| Sunday | 02:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. (Hourly) 09:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (Hourly)** |
$4/$25 | 1 x $40/$250 Mega Satellite to APT Main Event Live Day 1 (per step satellite) |
*Steps run from 10th August 2026.
**9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday steps feed into the following week's satellites.
$1,888 APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 | 30 GTD Seats
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| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-In (USD) |
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| 30th August (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $1,888 |
| 6th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $1,888 |
| 13th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $1,888 |
| 20th September (Sunday) | 08:00 p.m. | $1,888 |
Qualify to Main Event OnLive Day 1 with Satellites
| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-In (USD) | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th August (Saturday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 2 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 30th August (Sunday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 4 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 5th September (Saturday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 2 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 6th September (Sunday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 4 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 12th September (Saturday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 3 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 13th September (Sunday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 6 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 19th September (Saturday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 3 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 20th September (Sunday) | 04:30 p.m. | $250 | 6 x $1,888 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
Step Satellites to APT Main Event OnLive Day 1
| Day | Time (HKT) | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 07:30 p.m. | 1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Saturday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Monday - Thursday | 08:30 p.m. | 1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Sunday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Friday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Saturday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. (Hourly) 04:30 p.m. (Express) |
1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Saturday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Saturday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Sunday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Sunday | 11:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. (Hourly) 04:30 p.m. (Express) |
1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Sunday's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Sunday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 1 x $250 Mega Satellite to Next Week's APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
*Steps run from 24th August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you need more assistance, feel free to contact our friendly support staff who are ready to assist you 24/7.
When is the live APT Jeju 2026 Main Event?
The Main Event Day 1 flights (A, B, C, D) run from 27th September 2026. For more information, click here.
How do I claim my seats & packages?
The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions and a digital seat coupon by 22nd September 2026. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue with your digital seat coupon at least a day before Day 1 (27th September 2026) commences.
If you win an APT Main Event package, the $500 in Natural8 credits will only be credited to you if you play the APT Jeju OnLive Day 1 or attend the live event. Do note that you will be credited within 2 weeks after the end of the live series.
Note: Kindly complete your KYC verification as soon as possible as you will be identified at APT Jeju 2026 with your real name. Otherwise, you might be unable to claim your seats and/or packages.
What if I can't attend the Main Event?
If you're unable to attend the live Main Event, you'll forfeit the seat.
If you are unable to attend the Main Event Live Day 3 after qualifying via OnLive Day 1, your stack will be forfeited and you will receive the minimum cash in the form of online credits after the Live Main Event is over (within 14 days).
Can I use my Main Event seat to play the APT Jeju Main Event OnLive Day 1?
Yes, you will be able to use your Main Event seat ticket to buy into OnLive Day 1 events. Your entry to the ME Live Day 1 will then be considered used.
What if I win additional seats and/or packages?
If you win additional seats and/or package(s), you'll receive tournament dollars (T$1,699.20) for each extra package, equal to the ticket value minus the rake ($188.80).
However, you will forfeit the $500 credits (travel expenses) for packages.
I'm about to head to APT Jeju 2026 but I haven't received my $500 credits. When can I receive the credits?
If you win an APT Main Event package, the $500 in Natural8 credits will only be credited to you if you attend the live event. Do note that you will be credited within 2 weeks after the end of the live series.
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💡 Disclaimer: Direct buy-ins (DBI) are not eligible for this promotion.
Trophy Winner Bonus: Free $800 Online Ticket
Win it live. Crush it online!
Every APT Jeju 2026 Trophy Winner Scores an $800 Online Main Event Ticket!
Register
Ensure you have a Natural8 account.
Conquer
Win any official APT Jeju 2026 trophy event.
📢 Everyone who makes it to the APT Jeju Main Event final table will also be receiving an $800 APTO Main Event ticket!
Claim
Your $800 Ticket will be credited to your account for APT Online 2026.
Target Stack Satellites
Reach the Target. Claim Your Seat. Walk Away.
In Target Stack Satellites, the moment you hit the chip milestone, the tournament is over—and your seat at APT Jeju is secured.
One milestone. One seat. Zero wasted hands.
Example
Let's say that the event has a Target Stack of 120,000 chips. The moment you get 120,000 chips, you will immediately be awarded a seat to the target event. No more playing till the end!
Terms & Conditions
- Players must be aged 18 and above to participate in this online event. However, take note that players must be 19 years old at the time of the live event and meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue.
- All currencies are quoted in US Dollars unless stated otherwise.
- All Natural8 credits granted as part of, or in association with, live events are subject to the withdrawal requirements as set forth in the Withdrawal Policy.
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Event Attendance and Forfeiture
- Participants who qualify for live events through this promotion, including but not limited to the APT Jeju 2026 Main Event, are required to attend the event in person.
- Failure to attend any such live event will result in the automatic forfeiture of the corresponding entry. No substitutions, transfers, or alternative compensation will be provided in such cases.
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Multiple Ticket Policy
- In the event that a participant wins multiple entries to the same event (live or online), you can use one or all of them for the event.
- For each additional unused seat, you will receive a credit equal to the ticket value minus applicable rake. These credits will be issued in the form of T$ within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the series.
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8% Main Event Payout Bonus
- The promotion runs until the end of the 2026 APT Jeju Main Event.
- Only Natural8 Qualifiers are eligible for this promo. Direct buy-ins (DBI) are not eligible for this promo.
- Only $1,888 Main Event bullets used from qualifying from Natural8 are eligible for this promotion. Any subsequent buy-ins onsite or offline will not be eligible for the 8% Payout Bonus.
- The 8% Payout Bonus is only applicable to winnings from APT Jeju 2026 Main Event and does not apply to winnings from any other events at APT Jeju 2026.
- The winnings from this promo are capped at $8,000 per person.
- To be eligible for this promotion, participants must agree to take part in related marketing and promotional activities, which may include, without limitation, being featured on social media channels, in articles, and in other promotional materials.
- Participants will need to claim their 8% Payout Bonus by replying to Natural8's email within 2 weeks of the original email.
- The bonus will be credited exclusively to the winner's Natural8 playing account in the form of Natural8 credits.
- The withdrawal of the winnings and bonus is subject to Natural8's standard withdrawal requirements as set forth in the Withdrawal Policy.
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$800 APT Online Main Event Ticket
- This promotion is applicable to every Natural8 player who wins any APT Trophy event(s) at APT Jeju 2026.
- Each player is only eligible to win 1x $800 APT Online Main Event ticket per APT Jeju 2026 event.
- The ticket(s) will be credited to the winner's Natural8 account following the conclusion of the APT Incheon live series and the announcement of the APT Online 2026.
- To be eligible for this promotion, participants must agree to take part in related marketing and promotional activities, which may include, without limitation, being featured on social media channels, in articles, and in other promotional materials.
- To be eligible, players must have a Natural8 account created either before or after the conclusion of their winning event.
- Players who win multiple trophy events are eligible to receive multiple $800 tickets (e.g., 2 wins = 2 tickets).
- The ticket(s) is non-transferable and is only valid for APT Online Main Event 2026.
- Players must meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue, including the age requirement, if any.
- The event guarantees are subject to change, and the amounts listed on this website may not be current. For the latest information, check the tournament lobby of the Natural8 app.
- Natural8 reserves the right to investigate any players suspected of fraudulent activity, and take any necessary action. In the event of multi-accounting, bonus hunting, or foul play, Natural8 reserves the right to forfeit any prize amounts that have been paid along with any remaining cash balances, without prior notice.
- Natural8 reserves the right to cancel or modify this tournament and its promotions at any time without prior notice, and at its sole and absolute discretion.
- This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions and withdrawal policy of the Natural8 website.
- Natural8 is an advocate of safer gambling. If you feel you might have an online gambling problem, do seek further advice or counseling at www.begambleaware.org
