2026 New Zealand Poker Championships
29th of July- 2nd of August
((Reserve day will be Monday 3rd of August))
For anyone who has reserved a seat:
We encourage anyone that has reserved a seat to pay at the earliest convenience (when you arrive at the Christchurch Casino) for all the seats they have reserved.
If you cannot attend a tournament you will need to let us know as soon as possible.
Please pay for your reserved seat by 12.15 on the day of the tournament. Otherwise, your reserved seat may be released.
NZPC Main Event Day 1’s the blind levels are 45 minutes. We will play 12 blind levels each Day 1 and the survivors will return on Sunday for Main Event Day 2. Main Event Day 2 the blind levels will be 60 minutes.
Wednesday 29th of July Canterbury Champs $1100 (1000+100)
Wednesday 29th of July:
Buy-in $1,100.00 (1000+ 100);
Starting Stack $30,000;
30 Minute Levels
1 Re-entry allowed before the end of the second break (after level 10);
Start Time 12.30pm.
Thursday 30th of July Main Event Day 1A $2250 (2100+150)
Thursday 30th of July:
Buy-in $2,250.00 (2100+ 150);
Starting Stack $40,000;
45 Minute Levels
1 Re-entry allowed before the end of the second break (after level 6);
Start Time 12.30pm.
Friday 31st of July South Island Champs $1600 (1475+125)
Friday 31st of July:
Buy-in $1,600.00 (1475+ 125);
Starting Stack $35,000;
35 Minute Levels
1 Re-entry allowed before the end of the second break (after level 8);
Start Time 12.30pm.
Saturday 1st of August Main Event Day 1B $2250 (2100+150)
Saturday 1st of August:
Buy-in $2,250.00 (2100+ 150);
Starting Stack $40,000;
45 Minute Levels
1 Re-entry allowed before the end of the second break (after level 6);
Start Time 12.30pm.
Sunday 2nd of August Big Bounty $900 (800+100)
Sunday 2nd of August:
Buy-in $900.00 (800+ 100);
Starting Stack $25,000;
30 Minute Levels
1 Re-entry allowed before the end of the first break (after level 6);
Start Time 2pm.