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GLPC Ultimate Showdown 2026 Schedule: 67 Tournaments, VND 16B Guaranteed Main Event
The Grand Loyal Poker Championship (GLPC) stages GLPC Ultimate Showdown 2026 at Grand Loyal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam, from November 18 to 29, 2026. The schedule has 67 tournaments and 36 satellites across 12 playing days. The Main Event costs VND 18.7M (~$719) and guarantees VND 16B (~$615K).
Based on data from AsiaPokerHub and generated using AI assistance. Fact-checked by Gábor Magyari, November 11, 2026.
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The Main Event
The Main Event starts players with 40,000 chips. It runs six starting flights, Day 1A to Day 1F, from November 25 to 27, and the final day is November 29, the last day of the festival. Its VND 16B guarantee is double the VND 8B guarantee of the Mini Main Event.
| Event | Buy-in | Guarantee | Starting chips | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event | VND 18.7M (~$719) | VND 16B (~$615K) | 40,000 | Nov 25 to 29 |
| Mini Main Event | VND 9.9M (~$381) | VND 8B (~$308K) | 40,000 | Nov 22 to 24 |
| Kick Off Event | VND 6.6M (~$254) | VND 6B (~$231K) | 30,000 | Nov 20 to 22 |
| Big Launcher Event | VND 11M (~$423) | VND 2.5B (~$96K) | 40,000 | Nov 18 to 19 |
| High Roller Firenado | VND 33M (~$1,269) | VND 3B (~$115K) | 200,000 | Nov 28 to 29 |
| Superstar Challenge | VND 55M (~$2,115) | VND 3B (~$115K) | 200,000 | Nov 25 to 26 |
Headline events
The festival opens on November 18 with the Big Launcher Event and ends on November 29 with the Main Event final day and the High Roller Firenado. Every one of the 67 tournaments is Hold'em and carries a guarantee, about $2.2M in total. Buy-ins run from about $69 to $2,115. The Superstar Challenge and the High Roller Firenado start with 200,000 chips, against 40,000 in the Main Event.
Satellites
Main Event satellites cost VND 2.25M (~$87) and start on November 18. The standard ones guarantee two seats, each worth VND 18.7M. The Mega Satellites on November 25 and 26 guarantee six seats each. The full schedule is on the GLPC Ultimate Showdown 2026 festival page.