WPT Australia Sets 2026 Sydney Championship Dates
WPT Australia is scheduled to return to The Star Sydney from September 10-30, 2026, with a 36-tournament festival built around the A$5,000 WPT Australia Championship.
The Championship is set for September 24-30, placing the main title race in the final week of the series. It will follow four consecutive editions won by David Tang, Richard Lee, James Obst and Alan Pham, each of whom added a distinct marker to the event’s recent history.
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Championship Week at The Star Sydney
The A$5,000 WPT Australia Championship is scheduled to begin with starting flights on September 24, 25 and 26. Day 2 is set for September 27, with the final table scheduled to be livestreamed on September 30.
That structure gives the Championship a clear closing role within the wider WPT Australia calendar. The festival begins on September 10 and runs through September 30, with 36 tournaments scheduled across multiple formats and buy-in levels.
Alongside the main Championship, the series is scheduled to include a A$1,500 WPT Prime Australia Championship, a A$10,000 WPT Australia High Roller, a A$1,350 Mystery Bounty, a A$2,000 Mini Championship and a A$5,000 Australian PLO Championship.
The Four Most Recent WPT Australia Champions
David Tang won the 2022 WPT Australia Championship, topping a 710-entry field for A$647,470. The result also made Tang the first player to win a WPT Main Tour title on Australian soil.
Richard Lee followed in 2023, winning from a 600-entry field and earning A$854,890. That remains the largest first prize among the four most recent WPT Australia Championship editions.
James Obst claimed the 2024 title after a 396-entry tournament, collecting A$585,359. That edition produced both the smallest field and the smallest winner’s payout in the four-year sequence.
Alan Pham became the latest champion in 2025, defeating a 600-entry field for A$588,211. His victory continued the run of different winners heading into the 2026 Championship.
What the Recent Results Show
The last four editions give the 2026 Championship a useful competitive frame. Fields in that span have been 710, 600, 396 and 600 entries, while the first prizes have been A$647,470, A$854,890, A$585,359 and A$588,211.
Lee’s 2023 result stands out for the largest payout, while Obst’s 2024 win came from the smallest field. Tang’s 2022 victory carries the added historical distinction of being the first WPT Main Tour title won in Australia, and Pham’s 2025 title is the most recent benchmark for the Sydney event.
The sequence has also yet to produce a repeat champion. The 2026 final table will decide whether that pattern continues with another new winner or whether a previous titleholder returns to the top of the event.
A New Chapter in the Sydney Series
When the 2026 Championship begins on September 24, it will do so with a recent roll of honour that already includes milestone results, contrasting field sizes and four different champions. The winner on September 30 will follow Tang, Lee, Obst and Pham as the next name in the current WPT Australia Championship sequence.
FAQ
When is the 2026 WPT Australia Championship scheduled?
The Championship is scheduled for September 24-30, 2026.
Who won the four most recent WPT Australia Championships?
David Tang won in 2022, Richard Lee in 2023, James Obst in 2024 and Alan Pham in 2025.
Which previous champion won the largest first prize?
Richard Lee won A$854,890 in 2023.
Where is WPT Australia scheduled to take place in 2026?
WPT Australia is scheduled to take place at The Star Sydney from September 10-30, 2026.