Asia’s premier poker destination is back. WPT Cambodia 2026 kicks off today, January 21, at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, delivering three weeks of tournament action with 73 trophy events and a combined $3.5 million guarantee.
Running through February 9, this year’s festival builds on the massive success of 2025, which paid out $11.2 million and attracted over 10,000 entries. For players looking to combine strong structures, international fields, and Southeast Asian hospitality, WPT Cambodia 2026 offers one of the best value propositions on the global poker calendar.
Flagship Events: WPT Prime and Championship
The festival centers around two major tournaments that anchor the schedule and draw the largest international fields. Both events feature deep structures, multiple starting flights, and prize pools designed to attract serious players from across the region who understand proper tournament strategy.
WPT Prime Cambodia runs from January 30 to February 3 with a $1,100 buy-in and a $750,000 guarantee. It’s positioned as the accessible marquee event—affordable enough for mid-stakes grinders while still offering serious money at the top of the payout structure.
Following immediately after is the WPT Cambodia Championship, scheduled for February 4-9. With a $3,500 buy-in and a massive $1.5 million guarantee, it’s the crown jewel of the series and one of the largest poker tournaments in Southeast Asia this year.
Key Events Schedule
Below are the major highlight events at WPT Cambodia 2026. The festival offers a total guaranteed prize pool of $3.5 million across all tournaments, with structures designed for both recreational players and high-stakes grinders.
| Event | Date | Buy-In | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champ Warm Up | Jan 22-25 | $600 | $150K |
| Survivor | Jan 24-26 | $800 | $200K |
| Mystery Bounty | Jan 27-28 | $1,000 | $200K |
| WPT Prime | Jan 30-Feb 3 | $1,100 | $750K |
| WPT Championship | Feb 4-9 | $3,500 | $1.5M |
| Mini Championship | Feb 6-7 | $1,100 | $250K |
High Roller and Mystery Bounty events are also scheduled throughout the festival for players seeking bigger buy-ins and premium field quality. All events feature deep structures with multiple starting flights where applicable.
Opening Day Action and Early Leaders
The festival is opening strong with the NagaWorld Superstack, which has already attracted 185 entries on Day 1. Today’s schedule also includes the PLO Mini Championship ($300 buy-in) and the Superstack Turbo ($200 buy-in), giving players of all bankrolls a chance to jump into the action.
One name that has already emerged as an early force is Erik Rozhynskyi, who captured back-to-back titles in warm-up events including the Mystery Bounty and Mystery Bounty High Roller. With six additional cashes, Rozhynskyi has already locked in $141,471 in earnings, making him the early standout performer heading into the main events.
What Last Year’s Numbers Tell Us
The 2025 edition provides a useful benchmark. Last year’s WPT Prime Cambodia attracted 1,484 entries at the $1,100 buy-in level, with Canadian player Alexander Puchalski claiming the title and $233,680.
The WPT Championship drew 750 entries at the $3,500 price point, generating a $2.4 million prize pool. Russian pro Artem Vezhenkov navigated a stacked final table to claim $390,650 for first place, with 94 players cashing overall.
Those numbers suggest strong value at both buy-in levels. The Prime event’s field size indicates a healthy mix of recreational and semi-professional players, while the Championship’s 750 entries demonstrates serious international interest.
Cash Games and Satellite Options
Beyond tournaments, WPT Cambodia 2026 offers round-the-clock cash game action. No-Limit Hold’em runs daily at $1/$3 and $2/$5, with $5/$10 and $10/$20 games spreading regularly.
Pot-Limit Omaha and Short Deck are also available. The room offers hourly comps: $1/hour at 1/3 blinds, $1.50/hour at 2/5, and $2.50/hour at 5/10+.
Players don’t need to pay full buy-ins to compete at WPT Cambodia 2026. Satellites are running now on WPT Global starting from as low as $0.55, with packages that include tournament buy-in, accommodation, and a shot at an additional $100,000 Golden Ticket bonus.
Why WPT Cambodia Matters
Cambodia has quietly become one of Asia’s most reliable poker destinations. Unlike markets with shifting regulations, WPT Cambodia offers stability, consistency, and year-over-year growth at NagaWorld, one of the region’s premier venues.
For players in Asia, this festival represents a rare opportunity to compete in WPT-branded events without traveling to Europe or North America. The field diversity—mixing regional grinders, international pros, and recreational players—creates a competitive but beatable environment.
With nearly three weeks of action now underway, WPT Cambodia 2026 is shaping up to be another landmark series for the region. Whether you’re targeting the Championship, grinding side events, or playing cash, the combination of value, structure, and international competition makes this one of the year’s most important stops on the Asian poker circuit.
