Stake Showdown Sets October 25 Date With $200,000 Prize Pool Guarantee

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  • Stake Poker launches The Stake Showdown tournament.
  • $1,000 buy-in and $200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
  • Registration opens October 24.
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Stake Poker has announced a $200,000 guaranteed Stake Showdown tournament for October 25, 2026, starting at 17:00 UTC. 

Stake Poker has announced the next edition of its flagship online poker tournament, Stake Showdown, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. 

The upcoming event will feature a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, with players able to enter directly for $1,000 or qualify through a three-step satellite system starting at $0.50.

Qualifying satellites are already underway, offering players multiple entry points into the tournament.
Stake Showdown Offers $200,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

The next Stake Showdown will begin at 17:00 UTC on October 25, with a $1,000 direct buy-in.
The tournament guarantees a minimum prize pool of $200,000, with the possibility of a larger total depending on participation.

Players can secure their seats either by paying the full buy-in or earning entry through the qualifying satellite ladder.

Stake Poker has introduced a three-step qualification structure, allowing players to compete for a $1,000 Main Event seat through lower-cost tournaments. Each satellite step awards entry into the next stage, with the final qualifier awarding a seat in the $200,000 guaranteed tournament.
Stage
Buy-in Qualification
Step 1 $0.50 Win entry to Step 2
Step 2 $10 Win entry to Step 3
Step 3 $100 Win a $1,000 Stake Showdown seat
Stake Showdown Main Event $1,000 Compete for the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool

Multiple Entry Routes Available for October 25 Main Event

The October edition of Stake Showdown combines a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool with direct entry and satellite qualification options.

Players can enter the Main Event for $1,000 or attempt to qualify through the $0.50, $10 or $100 satellite stages. Qualifying tournaments are already running ahead of the scheduled October 25 Main Event.

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