WPG Taiwan Series 2026: 10M GTD Main Event & CTP Partnership

The Asian poker calendar has a massive new addition this May as World Poker Games (WPG) Asia prepares to launch its inaugural festival.

Running from May 23 to 31, the WPG Taiwan Series arrives with a clear statement of intent: a 10,000,000 TWD (~$310,000 USD) Guaranteed Main Event.

This festival marks the official start of a long-term strategic partnership between WPG Asia and the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) as the duo aim to redefine the poker experience in Taiwan for years to come.

The Partnership: WPG x CTP

WPG Asia enters the market with a “player-first” philosophy, and their choice of partner reflects that ambition. CTP, the operator of the prestigious Asia Poker Arena (APA) in Taipei, has been the driving force behind the regional poker boom.

This new alliance is built on a multi-year commitment, ensuring that WPG becomes a staple brand in the CTP portfolio and a recurring highlight for players across Asia.

The Main Event Spotlight

The crown jewel of the series is undoubtedly the WPG Main Event (Event #33). Carrying a 10,000,000 TWD guarantee, the tournament is designed to attract a massive field through its accessible 22,000 TWD (19,800 + 2,200) buy-in.

Starting on May 27, the Main Event features five opening flights (Day 1A through Day 1E), providing players with multiple opportunities to bag a stack for Day 2. With 40,000 starting chips and levels stretching to 45 minutes on Day 2, the structure is built for deep-stack play, rewarding skill and patience on the road to crowning WPG’s first-ever champion.

A Packed Festival Schedule

While the Main Event is the primary draw, the nine-day series offers 58 numbered events and satellites, ensuring action for every bankroll:

• The Kick Off (Event #1): A 2,000,000 TWD GTD event to get the series started (10,000 TWD buy-in).
• Super Star Challenge (Event #3): A 1.5M TWD GTD high-stakes battle for the series’ early leaders (77,000 TWD buy-in).
• High Roller Action: The schedule is peppered with Single Day High Rollers and a 66,000 TWD Super High Roller to close out the series.
• Variety Formats: Players can find PLO 6, Short Deck, Win the Button, and Hyper Turbo events throughout the week.

WPG Taiwan Series Full Schedule

Date	Time	Event	Buy-In (TWD)
Sat, 23 May	11:00	WPG Kick Off Day 1A	10,000
14:00	PL Omaha	6,000
15:00	Super Star Challenge Day 1	77,000
16:30	WPG Kick Off Day 1B	10,000
20:30	WPG Kick Off Day 1C (Turbo)	10,000
Sun, 24 May	11:00	Sunday High Roller – Single Day	35,000
11:30	NLH	5,000
14:00	Head Hunter (3K Bounty)	10,000
15:00	Queen of WPG	6,000
17:00	PLO- Double Board Bomb Pot	8,000
Mon, 25 May	11:00	Mystery Bounty Day 1A	15,000
13:00	Deepstack	6,000
15:00	Single Day High Roller	30,000
16:30	Mystery Bounty Day 1B	15,000
Tue, 26 May	11:00	NLH	5,000
13:00	WPG High Roller Day 1	55,000
14:00	Mystery Bounty Day 2	Qualified
15:00	6-Max	8,000
18:00	Main Event Sat	Win Your Seat At 50K
Wed, 27 May	11:00	WPG Main Event Day 1A	22,000
12:00	WPG High Roller Day 2	55,000
13:00	PL Omaha Hi-Lo	6,000
15:00	Single Day High Roller	30,000
Thu, 28 May	11:00	WPG Main Event Day 1B	22,000
13:00	NLH	6,000
15:00	Single Day High Roller	30,000
17:00	Short Deck Ante Only	6,000
Fri, 29 May	11:00	WPG Main Event Day 1C	22,000
13:00	NLH	6,000
14:00	Baby Dragon Day 1	10,000
15:00	Single Day High Roller	30,000
Sat, 30 May	11:00	WPG Main Event Day 1D	22,000
12:00	High Roller Single Day	30,000
13:00	Mega Stack	6,000
18:00	WPG Main Event Day 1E (Turbo)	22,000
Sun, 31 May	11:00	WPG Main Event Day 2	Qualified
11:00	Monster Stack	15,000
11:30	Super High Roller	66,000
15:30	HR Last Chance	30,000

Based in the United Kingdom, Will started working for PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time staff in 2019. He now works as Managing Editor.

He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.