Stake Showdown Poker now features a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, up from the $125,000 previously covered. Players can enter the Main Event directly for $1,000 or attempt to qualify through three satellite stages starting at $0.50.
The current promotion is listed from August 31 through December 31, 2026. Individual tournament dates and qualifying schedules are available in the Stake Poker tournament lobby.
Stake Showdown Poker Quick Facts
| Detail | Current offer |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed prize pool | $200,000 |
| Direct Main Event buy-in | $1,000 |
| Lowest satellite buy-in | $0.50 |
| Qualifying stages | Three |
| Promotion period | August 31–December 31, 2026 |
| Tournament dates and times | Check the Stake Poker lobby |
The $200,000 guarantee applies to the total tournament prize pool, which players compete for a share of. It is not an individual reward.
How to Qualify for Stake Showdown Poker
Stake Showdown uses a three-step satellite structure. Successfully qualifying at each stage awards entry to the next, with Step 3 awarding a $1,000 Main Event seat.
| Stage | Buy-in | Qualification reward |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $0.50 | Entry to Step 2 |
| Step 2 | $10 | Entry to Step 3 |
| Step 3 | $100 | A $1,000 Stake Showdown seat |
| Main Event | $1,000 | Compete for a share of $200,000+ |
Players can start at any stage. You can enter Step 2 for $10, Step 3 for $100, or buy directly into the Main Event without playing the satellites.
Starting at $0.50 offers the lowest entry cost for a qualifying attempt, but reaching the Main Event requires progressing through all three stages.
What Changed From the $125K Format?
The advertised guarantee has increased from $125,000 to $200,000 — a rise of $75,000, or 60%.
The qualification ladder remains $0.50 → $10 → $100 → a $1,000 Main Event seat. The direct buy-in also remains $1,000.
The September 27 date covered in the previous version of this article relates to the earlier event. For upcoming Stake Showdown tournaments, use the current lobby schedule.
Tournament Dates and Where to Register
Open the Stake Poker tournament lobby to find Stake Showdown Main Events and qualifying satellites.
Before registering, check the tournament’s start time, buy-in and qualification reward. If you plan to begin at Step 1, allow enough time to complete the later stages before your intended Main Event.
December 31, 2026 is the listed end date of the promotion. It should not be treated as a confirmed Main Event date.
Terms to Check Before Entering
Review the live tournament details and the applicable Stake Poker rules before paying a buy-in. Stake references its Card Room Rules, Security & Ecology Policy and Refund Policy for this promotion.
Stake also reserves the right to hold, void, suspend, cancel or amend the promotion where necessary. Confirm that Stake Poker is available in your jurisdiction.
For the operator’s current offer, see the official Stake Showdown promotion page. You can also browse our Stake brand page for related coverage.
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