The Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) 2026 Tokyo #02 will take place at Belle Salle Takadanobaba from July 16 to July 20, 2026, as always providing professional level conditions for all players competing and giving the chance to win huge sponsor packages to international elite tournaments such as WSOP, APT, and Triton Series, instead of direct cash prizes due to the unique legal status of poker in Japan.
JOPT 2026 Tokyo #02 Key Events
This festival will feature a wide range of events to suit all types of players, including the anticipated NLH Main Event, where players can qualify through local partner clubs and online. The Main Event will run from July 17 to July 20 and will have a buy-in of JPY 120,000 and as stated before, sponsor packages of high value as the prize.
Let’s take a look at other key events:
- #1 NLH Main Event
- 2026.07.17 – 2026.07.20
- Buy-in: 120,000 JPY
- #3 NLH Millions
- 2026.07.16 – 2026.07.17
- Buy-in: 40,000 JPY
- #26 10-Game MIX Championship
- 2026.07.17 – 2026.07.20
- Buy-in: 50,000 JPY
- #46 NLH Poker Players Championship
- 2026.07.18 – 2026.07.20
- Buy-in: 40,000 JPY
Venue: Belle Salle Takadanobaba
The Belle Salle Takadanobaba is a huge high production, ultra modern space that hosts Japan’s biggest Mind Sports events, being Shinjuku’s largest event hall, it features over 80 tables placed all over 2,400 m² of open area with very high ceilings, and it’s known as the permanent home of the JOPT Grand Final. This massive arena has become the perfect stage for players to compete in a highly comfortable and professional environment.
Come ready.
Play a few sessions before JOPT Tokyo. Use code SMPBONUS at registration.
Check the full schedule and more details about this festival at somuchpoker.com