Last year’s Australian Poker Open (APO) was a big one, and this year, the organizers are going even bigger. With over A$4 million in guarantees, the 2025 festival is set to deliver huge prize pools and plenty of action across a packed schedule.
If you’re thinking about making the trip, now’s the time to start planning. The festival runs April 14-27 at Doltone House in Sydney, a stunning venue right by the harbour.
And if you can’t be there in person, PokerNews will bring the action to you with live coverage from six key events:
$350 Diamond Cup
$1,500 Platinum Players Championship
$3,300 APO Main Event
$10,000 The Trojan
$1,500 Heads Up Championship
$1,200 Poker Palace Main Event
Whether you're playing or following along, it’s going to be a fun two weeks of poker in Sydney.
Key Events to Watch
Three tournaments stand out as the biggest draws for players looking to make a name for themselves:
A$3,300 Australian Poker Open Main Event runs from April 19 to 26 and has a A$1.5 million guarantee. This is the one everyone wants to win.
A$1,500 Platinum Players Championship takes place April 16 to 21 and guarantees A$1 million in prizes. It’s a great spot for mid-stakes players to chase a big score.
A$350 Diamond Cup kicks off the festival with flights running April 14 to 20. With A$500,000 guaranteed, it’s an affordable way to jump into the action while still playing for a serious prize pool.
For those who prefer bigger buy-ins and tougher fields, APO has several high-stakes events that will draw top competition:
A$5,000 The Titan runs April 18 and 19 with A$500,000 guaranteed. Expect a tough field of experienced players looking to start the festival strong.
A$10,000 The Trojan is on April 22 and 23, featuring a A$750,000 guarantee. This event will be packed with high-rollers looking to battle for a major payday.
A$20,000 The Establishment closes out the festival on April 26 and 27. With A$500,000 guaranteed, this is where you’ll find some of the strongest players going head-to-head for a huge score.
Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game.
Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
