African Poker Championship 2026 kicks off in Tanzania with a $500,000 guarantee

In September 2026, the first African Poker Championship festival with a $500,000 guarantee will take place in Dar es Salaam. The tournament will bring together the best players from Africa.

In September 2026, a new major poker event will kick off on the African continent — the first African Poker Championship (APC) festival, which will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This tournament series promises to become a key milestone in the development of the poker movement in Africa, bringing together players from across the continent and attracting the attention of the global community. Debut of the African Poker Championship Series in Tanzania The first stop of the new APC series will be held from September 24 to October 4, 2026, at Le Grande Casino, one of Tanzania’s most renowned poker venues. Over 11 days, participants will be offered a packed schedule with a total guaranteed prize pool of over $500,000. The series is organized by MJPT Global, whose goal is not only to identify Africa’s strongest players but also to make the tournament series attractive to players from all over the world. For Hendon Mob flag collectors, this event is of special interest: participating in the first APC tournament offers a unique opportunity to add the Tanzania flag to your collection and become part of the history of a new poker series. Schedule and Key Tournaments of APC Tanzania 2026 The festival schedule features a variety of events in different formats and buy-in levels, allowing players with different experience and bankrolls to find a suitable tournament. The main highlight will be the APC Main Event with a $1,000 buy-in and a $200,000 guarantee, running from September 30 to October 4. APC Main Event — $1,000 buy-in, $200,000 guarantee, three starting days: 1A (September 30, 14:00), 1B (October 1, 14:00), 1C (October 2, 14:00). Day 2 — October 3 (12:00), final — October 4. APC Main Event Super Satellite — $125 buy-in, September 25, a chance to win a Main Event ticket for a small amount. Grand Slam Mega Stack — $1,500 buy-in, $100,000 guarantee, starts September 25. APC DeepStack — $300 buy-in, $50,000 guarantee, September 26. Single Day Mini High Roller — $2,000 buy-in, $50,000 guarantee, single-day tournament. Super High Roller — $5,000 buy-in, the largest buy-in of the series, starts September 27. APC High Roller — $3,000 buy-in, $100,000 guarantee, two-day tournament, starts September 29. PigaBet Survivor Bounty — bounty tournament with three starting flights. Le Grande Bomb Pots Double Board — Pot-Limit Omaha with a $300 buy-in, October 1. Additional Turbo and SuperStak tournaments, designed for fans of fast-paced action. This variety of formats and buy-ins allows for a wide range of participants — from amateurs to high-level professionals. Main Event: Structure and Opportunities for Players The series’ main tournament — the APC Main Event — will be the central stage for the fight for the festival’s largest prize pool. The buy-in is $1,000, with a $200,000 guarantee, making it the most attractive event on the schedule. The tournament will be held in several stages: three starting days (1A, 1B, 1C), after which surviving players will meet on Day 2 (October 3), and the final and crowning of the first APC champion will take place on October 4. For those who want to enter the Main Event for less, there is a super satellite with a $125 buy-in on September 25. This is a great chance for players with a limited bankroll to compete for a seat in the series’ main tournament. Other Key Events and Formats Besides the Main Event, the series schedule features several major tournaments: Grand Slam Mega Stack with a $1,500 buy-in and $100,000 guarantee — one of the first to start, on September 25. The Mega Stack format means larger starting stacks, giving more room for play in the early stages. APC DeepStack ($300, $50,000 guarantee) — a deep stack tournament where players receive more chips at the start, encouraging more strategic play. Single Day Mini High Roller ($2,000, $50,000 guarantee) — a one-day tournament for high-stakes fans and fast-paced action. Super High Roller ($5,000) — the most expensive event of the series, aimed at professionals and players with large bankrolls, starts September 27. APC High Roller ($3,000, $100,000 guarantee) — a two-day high-level tournament, starts September 29. PigaBet Survivor Bounty — a bounty tournament with multiple starting flights, where knocking out opponents brings additional prizes. Le Grande Bomb Pots Double Board — Pot-Limit Omaha with a unique double board format (two boards at once), $300 buy-in, October 1. The schedule also includes Turbo and SuperStak tournaments for fans of fast formats, making the festival as diverse as possible. Organizers and the Series Mission The APC is organized by MJPT Global, which is focused on developing the poker community in Africa. The series aims not only to identify the continent’s best players but also to create a platform for sharing experience among representatives from different countries. The organizers emphasize that the festival is open to players from all over the world and could become a launching pad for new international stars of African poker. For many players, participating in the first APC festival is a chance to be at the origins of a new series, gain unique experience, and contribute to the development of poker in the region. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the news of the African Poker Championship launch signals an expansion of the geography of major live events and new opportunities for ambitious players. Even if you currently play only online, experience in PPPoker club tournaments will help you prepare for live events of this scale: many of the formats, structures, and tournament types featured at the APC are also available on the PPPoker platform. Special attention should be paid to the variety of disciplines and formats: deep stack tournaments, bounty structures, and even Pot-Limit Omaha with a double board — all of these can be found in PPPoker clubs. Regular practice in such tournaments will help you feel confident when transitioning to live series like the APC. Moreover, the emergence of new international series in Africa opens up additional prospects for players who are ready to travel and test their skills beyond their usual online clubs. Stay tuned for updates, study the schedules, practice in PPPoker clubs — and perhaps the next major tournament outside your city or country will become a new stage in your poker career.