Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Early Bird Packages

The Jeju Poker Festival 2026 is getting closer, and players planning to make the trip to South Korea can still lock in discounted hotel and tournament packages before the Early Bird deadline.

This year’s festival brings Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) and KPC Poker together in Jeju, with a packed schedule running from late October into November.

The full player guide features more than 100 numbered events, including several major championships, high rollers and a substantial mixed-game schedule. Events marked with a double asterisk are also designated for the festival’s Mixed Game Early Bird package.

For players travelling internationally, there are two packages likely to draw the most attention: the JPF Experience Package, built around three of the festival’s headline events, and the Red Dragon High Roller Journey for those heading straight for the bigger buy-ins.

Both come with accommodation options at either the Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort or Landing Hotel, while JPF is also putting additional player services in place for visitors making the trip from overseas.

Take on Three of the Festival’s Biggest Events

The JPF Experience Package bundles together entries for three tournaments that sit at the centre of the schedule:

The KPC Main Event carries a KRW 880 million guarantee, while the Red Dragon Classic Championship steps things up with KRW 1.2 billion guaranteed. Players booking the Experience Package by October 10 can choose between eight nights at the Marriott for KRW 6,570,000 or eight nights at Landing for KRW 6,300,000.

From October 11, the regular package prices increase to KRW 6,800,000 for the Marriott option and KRW 6,490,000 for Landing. That gives players coming from outside Jeju a straightforward way of sorting their hotel and three major tournament entries in one booking.

High Rollers Can Make a Journey of It

There’s also a package aimed squarely at players planning to spend their time at the bigger buy-in tables.

The Red Dragon High Roller Journey costs KRW 13,000,000 plus 12,000 USDT and includes entry into three high rollers:

All three tournaments appear on the festival’s full schedule, with the Prestige High Roller and Prestige Super High Roller among the biggest events available during the latter part of JPF.

The accommodation side of this package is particularly generous for Early Bird bookings. Players who book by October 10 receive 10 complimentary nights at the Marriott or 12 complimentary nights at Landing.

Those booking from October 11 onwards receive eight complimentary Marriott nights or ten at Landing.

The High Roller Journey also comes with dedicated VIP support and private airport transfer. The package is non-divisible and non-transferable, while players should also note that the first ten players to register and be seated before the scheduled start time of the included events will receive a 50% admin fee refund.

JPF Adds Support for International Players

The packages take care of much of the poker and accommodation, but JPF is also looking to make the rest of the trip easier for players arriving from abroad.

From October 27 to November 8, between 6 a.m. and midnight, players can find the JPF Pickup Counter at Gate 5 of Jeju International Airport Arrival hall. Look for staff wearing orange vests. The team will assist with shuttle arrangements and take players to their hotels within Jeju Shinhwa World.

International players can also request access to a dedicated VIP support group. The team can assist with enquiries, local transportation during the festival and access to preferential hotel rates. You can get in touch via WhatsApp and Telegram.

For players dealing in crypto, third-party USDT and USDC exchange services are usually available around the tournament area. A separate VIP option offering a USDT deposit service is also available, with players advised to contact customer service directly for details.

Behind the scenes, JPF says its international tournament operations team includes staff from several countries, with English-language assistance available throughout the festival.

Book Before October 10 for the Early Bird Rates

The key date for anyone considering one of the packages is October 10. Bookings made by then qualify for the Early Bird pricing and accommodation offers, while regular package rates take effect from October 11.

There are six Early Bird packages available in total, including packages specifically designed for mixed-game players. The official player guide marks eligible mixed-game tournaments with a double asterisk, with options including Drawmaha, Big O, Dealer’s Choice, 2-7 variants, PLO and several multi-game championships.

Players interested in booking a package or arranging VIP support can contact the JPF team through WhatsApp or Telegram.

Further festival updates are also available through Red Dragon Poker Tour on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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