The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced that the APT Manila 2025, initially scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at City of Dreams Manila, has been canceled. This decision has been met with disappointment by players who were looking forward to the event. In their official statement, the APT expressed regret for the cancellation but did not provide specific reasons for the change. Players who had been planning to travel to Manila for the tournament will likely be seeking alternatives in the APT’s upcoming schedule.

Despite this setback, poker enthusiasts can look forward to several other major events lined up for the 2025 APT season. After the cancellation of the Manila stop, the APT continues its tour with multiple exciting tournaments around Asia.

APT Taipei 2025: a thrilling start to the season:

The next major event on the APT calendar is the APT Taipei 2025, which will run from April 25 to May 4, 2025. Set in the vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan, this event will feature a guaranteed TWD 70 million (~USD 2.1 million) for its Main Event. As one of the first major events of the season, APT Taipei is expected to attract a strong field of players eager to start the year with a bang.

Taipei offers an exciting atmosphere for poker fans, combining high-stakes action with the city’s unique blend of culture and entertainment. Players who missed out on the Manila event can now set their sights on this thrilling stop, which promises to be a highlight of the 2025 poker calendar.

APT Incheon 2025: luxury and high stakes:

Following Taipei, the APT will head to Incheon, South Korea, for APT Incheon 2025. This event is scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10, 2025, at the Paradise Hotel & Resort. With a KRW 2.5 million buy-in for the Main Event and a guaranteed prize pool of KRW 1.5 billion (~USD 1 million), APT Incheon offers both luxury and high-stakes poker action.

Set in the breathtaking Paradise Hotel & Resort, Incheon provides an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable poker experience. Whether it’s the stunning views or the level of competition, this event is sure to deliver an experience that rivals the best poker tournaments worldwide.

APT Jeju 2025: a picture-perfect destination:

Next on the tour is APT Jeju 2025, which will take place from September 26 to October 5, 2025, at Jeju Shinhwa World in South Korea. With a buy-in of KRW 2.6 million and a prize pool guarantee of KRW 2.2 billion (~USD 1.5 million) for its Main Event, APT Jeju promises to be another major stop on the tour. Jeju, known for its stunning natural beauty, will provide a perfect setting for an exciting poker competition.

This stop on the APT calendar is expected to draw many players looking to combine their love for poker with a chance to explore one of Asia’s most picturesque destinations. Whether it’s the competition or the incredible landscape, APT Jeju will be a highlight for many players.

APT Championship 2025: the grand finale:

The 2025 APT season will conclude with the APT Championship (APTC), scheduled for November 14 to 30, 2025, at the newly opened Red Space venue in Taipei. As stated on the APT’s website, the APTC will offer a record-breaking TWD 165 million (~USD 5 million) prize pool guarantee, the largest in the tour’s history. This event is expected to bring together the top players from across the globe for a dramatic end to the season.

For players aiming to secure a spot in this prestigious event, the road to the APTC is clear. They can qualify by competing in three signature events—APT Main Event, APT High Roller, and APT Super High Roller—at any of the remaining tour stops, including Taipei, Incheon, and Jeju.