Stake Showdown Set for September 27 With $125K Guaranteed
Stake Poker has unveiled its upcoming flagship online tournament, the Stake Showdown, set for September 27, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. The event boasts a guaranteed prize pool of at least $125,000. Players can qualify starting from just $0.50 through a series of three phases beginning September 1, or they can opt to buy-in directly for $1,000. This multi-stage qualification system makes the event accessible for all bankrolls, aiming to attract a large and diverse field for Stake Poker’s biggest event of the year.
- Stake Showdown set for Sept 27, 2026, with $125,000+ guaranteed prize pool
- Qualifiers start at $0.50 with multiple phases or direct entry for $1,000
- Flexible entry options make the event accessible to all players
Stake Poker’s Stake Showdown features a guaranteed $125,000 prize pool and takes place September 27, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. Players can begin qualifying for $0.50, advance through three stages, start later, or purchase a direct $1,000 seat.
Stake Poker has announced the Stake Showdown, an online tournament featuring a guaranteed prize pool of at least $125,000 and multiple qualifying stages. Players can begin their route to the event for $0.50, with the tournament scheduled for September 27, 2026.
The Stake Showdown is available through the Stake Poker lobby, where players can enter the qualifying rounds. Phases 1 through 3 begin on September 1, 2026, giving players different starting points for their path toward the main tournament.
The first phase costs $0.50 and provides eligibility to participate in Stage 2. Players who progress through each stage can continue advancing toward the Stake Showdown.
Players can also choose to enter at a later stage rather than starting with Phase 1. A direct seat to the Stake Showdown can be purchased for $1,000. The Stake Showdown itself will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 17:00 UTC.
The event carries a guaranteed prize pool of $125,000, with the supplied tournament details also referring to the prize pool as $125,000+ in the stage breakdown.
Players reaching the Stake Showdown will compete for a share of that prize pool. The stated objective of the qualification system is to reach the final table of Stake Poker's biggest online event.
|
Stage |
Cost | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | $0.50 | Eligibility to participate in Stage 2 |
| Phase 2 | $10 | Eligibility to participate in Stage 3 |
| Stage 3 | $100 | Access to the Stake Showdown, a seat worth $1,000 |
| Stake Showdown | $1,000 | A share of the $125,000+ prize pool |
The Stake Showdown gives players several ways to reach the September 27 tournament on Stake Poker. The lowest-cost entry point is Phase 1 at $0.50, while players can advance by winning each qualifying stage.
Alternatively, players can begin at Phase 2 for $10 or Stage 3 for $100. Players who prefer to bypass the qualification stages can purchase a $1,000 seat directly.
With the qualifying phases beginning on September 1 and the Stake Showdown scheduled for September 27, the event combines a multi-stage qualification format with a direct entry option.
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