Journey to APT Taipei 2026
After a massive turnout at APT Jeju Classic in February, APT is now heading towards its second leg: Taipei, Taiwan!
Join us at the first APT Taipei of the year!
22nd April - 3rd May 2026
Big stages don’t have to come with big price tags.
Journey to APT Taipei 2026 on Natural8 & qualify to the Main Event at an affordable cost!
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$2.2M GTD APT Taipei Main Event
With a $2.2M prize pool, it’s the biggest APT Main Event of 2026 so far!
Start your path to the Main Event right from home.
Qualify via Natural8’s Mega Satellites and OnLives to get your front-row seat at the live APT Main Event!
ADDED VALUE: All Natural8 Qualifiers will get an EXTRA 8% Payout Bonus!
Mega Satellite to $1,750 APT Main Event (Live Day 1) – 259 GTD Seats
$35/$200 APT Main Event Live Day 1 Mega Satellite (Saturday/Sunday)
| Date | Day | Time (HKT) | Buy-in (USD) | No. of Guaranteed ME Day 1 Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 3 Seats |
| $200 | 7 Seats | |||
| 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 6 Seats |
| $200 | 12 Seats | |||
| 13 Mar 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 3 Seats |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 6 Seats |
| $200 | 12 Seats | |||
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 3 Seats |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 6 Seats |
| $200 | 15 Seats | |||
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 3 Seats |
| 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 6 Packages |
| $200 | 15 Packages | |||
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 3 Seats |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 6 Seats |
| $200 | 18 Seats | |||
| 10 Apr 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 4 Seats |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 7 Seats |
| $200 | 18 Seats | |||
| 17 Apr 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 1 Seats |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Saturday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 5 Seats |
| 19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | 08:00 p.m. | $35 | 7 Seats |
| $200 | 18 Seats | |||
| 20 Apr 2026 | Monday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 2 Seats |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 2 Seats |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Wednesday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 2 Seats |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 2 Seats |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Friday | 08:00 p.m. | $200 | 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
$3.50/$20 Step Satellites to APT Main Event Live Day 1
| Day | Time (HKT) | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 07:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Hourly) | $3.50/$20 | 1 x $35/$200 Mega Satellite to APT Main Event Live Day 1 (per step satellite) |
| Saturday | 02:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Hourly) | $3.50/$20 | 1 x $35/$200 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)* | $3.50/$20 | 1 x $35/$200 Mega Satellite to APT Main Event Live Day 1 (per step satellite) |
*Steps run from 23rd Feb 2026 - 24th April 2026
**9pm - 12am Sunday steps feed into following week’s satellites
$1,750 APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 – 60 GTD Seats
It's everyone's favourite way to qualify for the APT Main Event!
Play Main Event Day 1 Online
Last till the End
Skip Day 2 & Qualify Straight to Live Day 3
$1,750 APT Main Event OnLive to Live Day 3
| Date | Day | Time (HKT) | Buy-in (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th March 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 22th March 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 29th March 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 4th April 2026 | Saturday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 5th April 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 11th April 2026 | Saturday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 12th April 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 18th April 2026 | Saturday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
| 19th April 2026 | Sunday | 07.30pm | $1,750 |
Qualify to Main Event OnLive Day 1 with Satellites
$200 Mega Satellites to APT Main Event OnLive Day 1
| Date | Day | Time (HKT) | Buy-in (USD) | Guarantee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th March | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 15th March | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 5 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 21st March | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 22nd March | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 5 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 28th March | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 29th March | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 8 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 4th April | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 5th April | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 8 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 11th April | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 12th April | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 8 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 18th April | Saturday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 3 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| 19th April | Sunday | 04.30 p.m. | $200 | 8 x $1,750 Main Event OnLive Day 1 Seats |
Step Satellites to APT Main Event OnLive Day 1
$20 Step Satellites to APT Main Event OnLive Day 1
| Day | Time (HKT) | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 07:30 p.m. | 2 x $200 Mega Satellite to Saturday’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Monday - Thursday | 08:30 p.m. | 2 x $200 Mega Satellite to Sunday’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Friday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 2 x $200 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) | 2 x $200 Mega Satellite to Saturday’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Saturday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 2 x $200 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) | 2 x $200 Mega Satellite to Sunday’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
| Sunday | 07:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) | 2 x $200 Mega Satellite to Next Week’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 (per satellite) |
*Steps run from 9th March 2026 - 19th April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - Satellites to APT Taipei 2026 Main Event
When is the live APT Taipei 2026 Main Event?
Day 1 will take place on 26th April 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 25th April 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 (26th April 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 Taipei 2026 OnLive Day 1 or attend the live event..Note: Kindly complete your KYC verification as soon as possible as you will be identified at APT Taipei 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.
Can I use my Main Event seat to play the APT Taipei Main Event OnLive Day 1?
Yes, you will be able to use your Main Event seat to buy in to OnLive Day 1 events. Your entry to the Live Day 1 will 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$1,575) for each extra package, equal to the ticket value minus the rake ($175).
However, you will forfeit the $500 credits (travel expenses) for packages.
I'm about to head to the APT Taipei 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.
Extra 8% Main Event Payout Bonus for Natural8 Online Qualifiers [Added Value]
We heard your requests and created this brand new promo!
Instead of one winner, everyone gets a chance to win more at the APT Taipei Main Event with the Extra 8% Payout Bonus! And here’s what you’d love best: There is no limit to the bonus! Win $10,000 and you get FREE $800 in Natural8 credits. Win a whopping $1M prize and you get $80,000 extra on top of that, no questions asked.
All you have to do is be a Natural8 online qualifier (win and use your seat from our satellite, play our $1,750 OnLive or buy-in online) and be ITM. Come claim your EXTRA 8% bonus on top of your cashout from us. Don't miss out!
💡 Disclaimer: The $50,000 Main Event bonus and $8,000 Last Longer Bonus from previous Journey to APT events are no longer in effect.
$800 APTO Main Event Ticket [Added Value]
At APT Taipei 2026, every trophy comes with an $800 APT Online Main Event Ticket.
| Register | Conquer | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure you have a Natural8 account. | Win any official APT Taipei 2026 trophy event. 📢 Everyone who makes it to the APT Taipei Main Event final table will also be receiving an $800 APTO Main Event ticket! | Your $800 Ticket will be credited to your account for APT Online 2026. |
Why stop at one?
The more trophies you win, the more $800 tickets will be credited into your account!
Target Stack Satellites
Play Target Stack Satellites for the fastest way to qualify for an APT Taipei 2026 event – win a seat the moment you hit the target stack!
Example: Let's say that the event has a Target Stack of 120,000 chips. The moment you get 120,000 chips, you will immediately be awarded a seat to the target event. No more playing till the end!
Terms & Conditions
- Players must be aged 18 and above to participate in this online event. However, take note that players must meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue at the time of the live event.
- All currencies are quoted in US Dollars unless stated otherwise.
- All Natural8 credits granted as part of, or in association with, live events are subject to the withdrawal requirements as set forth in the Withdrawal Policy.
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Event Attendance and Forfeiture
- Participants who qualify for live events through this promotion, including but not limited to the APT Taipei 2026 Main Event, are required to attend the event in person.
- Failure to attend any such live event will result in the automatic forfeiture of the corresponding entry. No substitutions, transfers, or alternative compensation will be provided in such cases.
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Multiple Ticket Policy
- In the event that a participant wins multiple entries to the same event (live or online), you can use one or all of them for the event.
- For each additional unused seat, you will receive a credit equal to the ticket value minus applicable rake. These credits will be issued in the form of T$ within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the series.
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Extra 8% Payout Bonus Crediting
- Only Natural8 Qualifiers and Online Buy-ins are eligible for this promo.
- Only $1,750 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 Taipei 2026 Main Event and does not apply to winnings from any other events at APT Taipei 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.
- 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 the APT Taipei 2026 (22nd April - 3rd May 2026).
- Each player is only eligible to win 1x $800 APT Online Main Event ticket per APT Taipei 2026 event.
- The ticket(s) will be credited to the winner’s Natural8 account following the conclusion of the APT Taipei live series and the announcement of the APT Online 2026.
- 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.
- 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
