Stake Showdown - Guide to the $125,000 Poker Tournament at Stake.com

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Stake Showdown takes place on 27 September 2026 at 17:00 UTC
Players can qualify from $0.50 through Phase 1, Phase 2 and Stage 3
Direct entry is available for $1,000, subject to availability and eligibility

Stake Poker players have a new tournament to aim for this month, with Stake Showdown scheduled for 27 September, 2026.

The event comes with a $125,000+ guaranteed prize pool and a staged qualification route, meaning players do not need to buy in directly for $1,000 if they want to take part. The cheapest route starts from just $0.50, with players able to work through Phase 1, Phase 2 and Stage 3 before reaching the final Stake Showdown event.

New players joining Stake.com can use the Stake promo code MONEYLINE when registering to get started with up to $3,000 in bonus money.

Stake Showdown Quick Details

Tournament: Stake Showdown
Poker room: Stake Poker
Date: 27 September, 2026
Start Time: 17:00 (UTC)
Prize pool $125,000 guaranteed
Lowest qualifier: $0.50
Direct buy-in: $1,000
Promo code for new players: MONEYLINE

What Is Stake Showdown?

Stake Showdown is a scheduled online poker tournament at Stake.com with a six-figure guaranteed prize pool.

The final event takes place on 27 September 2026 and gives players the chance to compete for a share of at least $125,000. The tournament is aimed at poker players who want a bigger scheduled event than standard daily games, while still offering a low-cost route into the action through qualifiers.

The main appeal is flexibility. Players can start with a $0.50 qualifier, enter at a later stage, or buy directly into the final event for $1,000.

Stake Showdown Qualification

Stake Showdown uses a staged qualification route. Players can begin at Phase 1 and try to win their way through, or they can skip the earlier stages by entering later.

Stage	Entry cost	What players can win
Phase 1	$0.50	Entry into Phase 2
Phase 2	$10	Entry into Stage 3
Stage 3	$100	Entry into Stake Showdown, worth $1,000
Stake Showdown	$1,000	Entry to the final event and a share of the $125,000+ prize pool

The lowest-cost route starts at $0.50, making Stake Showdown accessible to players who do not want to commit the full $1,000 direct buy-in.

Players who prefer a shorter route can enter Phase 2, Stage 3 or the final Stake Showdown directly, depending on what is available in the Stake Poker lobby.

Stake Showdown Entry Options

There are two main ways to enter Stake Showdown.

The first is the low-cost qualifier route. This starts at Phase 1 for $0.50 and gives players a route towards the final event without paying the full buy-in upfront.

The second is direct or later-stage entry. Players who want to skip the early qualifiers can enter at a higher stage or buy into Stake Showdown directly for $1,000.

This makes the tournament suitable for different bankrolls. Smaller-stakes players can try to qualify cheaply, while higher-stakes players can take a more direct path.

Stake Poker does not always run large scheduled poker events in the same way as long-established poker-only platforms, meaning Stake Showdown is more notable for players looking for a bigger tournament on Stake.com.

The $125,000+ guarantee gives the event a clear headline prize pool, while the $0.50 qualifier route makes it easier for more players to get involved.

New players joining Stake.com can use the Stake.com promo code MONEYLINE when registering.

How to Find Stake Showdown

To find Stake Showdown, log in to Stake.com and open the Stake Poker lobby.

From there, check the tournament section for Stake Showdown, Phase 1, Phase 2, Stage 3 or related qualifier listings. The final event is scheduled for 27 September, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.

Players should confirm the latest start time, entry options, rules and eligibility directly in the Stake Poker lobby before entering.