The World Poker Tour Returns Down Under: A Look at the WPT Australia 2026 Festival

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By Samantha Doyle
21 May 2026
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  • WPT Australia 2026 heads to The Star Sydney, Sep 10-30.
  • Features a historic dual-championship format with two flagship events.
  • Final tables of both events will be livestreamed globally.
WPT Australia 2026
The World Poker Tour is packing its bags and heading back Down Under for what is shaping up to be the most ambitious Australian stop in the tour’s history. Running from September 10 to September 30, WPT Australia 2026 is bringing a massive three-week festival to the heart of New South Wales. 

For the first time ever, the Australian series will feature a historic dual-championship format, offering players of all bankrolls a chance to engrave their names on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup. Here is what to expect.

A Historic Dual-Championship Format

The biggest draw of the 2026 festival is the introduction of a dual-championship schedule, providing two massive highlight events designed to attract both regional grinders and international high rollers.

The action heats up first with the highly accessible AUD $1,500 WPT Prime Australia Championship, which will run its starting flights and play down to a winner from September 17 to September 22. 

Immediately following the Prime event, the heavy hitters will take the stage for the flagship AUD $5,000 WPT Australia Championship, scheduled from September 24 to September 30. Organizers have confirmed that the final tables for both marquee events will be livestreamed globally. 

The Location: The Star Sydney

After spending previous years building a massive following on the Gold Coast, the World Poker Tour is moving the flagship 2026 festival to The Star Sydney.

The Star Sydney Australia
The Star Sydney

As one of the most luxurious casino resorts in Australia, The Star Sydney offers a premium backdrop for a world-class poker series. Situated right on the spectacular Darling Harbour, the venue boasts an expansive, state-of-the-art poker room perfectly equipped to handle the massive 21-day schedule. 

When players aren't battling it out on the felt, the complex provides immediate access to high-end dining, premium spa facilities, and the vibrant nightlife of Australia’s most iconic city, ensuring an unforgettable poker vacation.
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