Gods of Poker is heading back to the Philippines this August, with GOP Manila 2026: Arena of Champions scheduled for August 21 to 30 at City of Dreams Manila.
Presented in partnership with Soul Poker, the ten-day festival lists 82 events and ₱60 million in total guarantees. The schedule is led by the GOP Main Event, which carries a ₱30 million guarantee.
GOP Main Event Leads the Manila Schedule
The GOP Main Event is scheduled for August 24 to 29 with a ₱82,500 buy-in. According to the published schedule, the event will feature a ₱30 million guarantee and use GOP’s Cronus Structure.
The tournament begins with five starting flights before Day 2 on August 28. The final day is scheduled for August 29.
GOP also lists the Black-and-Gold Gauntlet for the Main Event, positioning it as the centerpiece event of the festival.
GOP Main Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 24-29, 2026 |
| Buy-in | ₱82,500 |
| Guarantee | ₱30,000,000 |
| Venue | City of Dreams Manila |
| Structure | Cronus Structure |
GOP Main Event Schedule
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| August 24 | Flight A, Day 1 |
| August 25 | Flight A, Day 2 / Flight B |
| August 26 | Flight C |
| August 27 | Flight D / Flight E |
| August 28 | Day 2 |
| August 29 | Final Day |
High Rollers, Mystery Bounty and Deep-Stack Events Included
Beyond the Main Event, GOP Manila 2026 includes several key tournaments across the schedule, including high roller events, Pandora’s Mystery Bounty and multiple deep-stack formats.
The festival opens with the ₱22,000 Opening Event, which runs from August 21 to 22 and carries a ₱3.5 million guarantee. Pandora’s Mystery Bounty follows on August 22 to 23 with a ₱33,000 buy-in and a ₱4 million guarantee.
Other listed events include the GOP Super High Roller, Titan Stack, Titan Stack High Roller, GOP Mini Main Event, GOP High Roller and Kraken Stack.
Selected GOP Manila 2026 Key Events
| Dates | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21-22 | Opening Event | ₱22,000 | ₱3,500,000 |
| Aug 22 | Demigods Challenge | ₱682,500 | – |
| Aug 22-23 | Pandora’s Mystery Bounty | ₱33,000 | ₱4,000,000 |
| Aug 23-24 | GOP Super High Roller | ₱428,000 | ₱4,000,000 |
| Aug 23-24 | Titan Stack | ₱38,500 | ₱4,000,000 |
| Aug 24-29 | GOP Main Event | ₱82,500 | ₱30,000,000 |
| Aug 25-26 | Titan Stack High Roller | ₱275,000 | – |
| Aug 28-29 | GOP Mini Main Event | ₱33,000 | ₱3,500,000 |
| Aug 29-30 | GOP High Roller | ₱220,000 | ₱6,000,000 |
| Aug 29-30 | Kraken Stack | ₱55,000 | ₱5,000,000 |
Cronus Structure Listed for Main Event and Side Events
GOP says its Cronus Structure is built around three stack-depth checkpoints: the opening level, Level 2 and the close of registration.
For the Main Event and most listed side events, GOP shows Cronus Main as a 120-60-30 format. That means players start with 120 big blinds, move to 60 big blinds at Level 2, and registration closes with a 30-big-blind stack available.
Other listed versions include Cronus Turbo at 100-50-25, Cronus Titan Stack at 160-80-40, and Cronus Kraken Stack at 200-100-50.
According to GOP, Cronus events move into standard blind progressions after Level 3.
GOP Rewards Program Lists Manila-Related Rewards
The organizer’s rewards page also lists several Manila-related rewards. The GOP Player Wallet first-deposit reward is listed at up to $5,000, while selected Manila events include separate reward amounts.
Listed event rewards include ₱3,750 for GOP Main Event Flight A, ₱16,250 for Demigods Challenge, ₱14,000 for GOP Super High Roller, ₱12,500 for Titan Stack High Roller and ₱10,000 for GOP High Roller.
Players should review the official rewards page for terms, availability and expiry details before entering any promotion.
GOP Manila 2026 Festival Dates
GOP Manila 2026: Arena of Champions runs from August 21 to 30 at City of Dreams Manila.
The Main Event is scheduled for August 24 to 29, with five starting flights leading into Day 2 and the final day.
