RVS Cup 2026 Is Coming Up! Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Remember when Lester Edoc won the very first RVS Cup back in 2014 then returned a decade later to become the first two-time champion and richest winner in the event’s history?

Remember when Marco Almerez emerged victorious in 2018, sending the crown all the way to Davao?

How about Vamerdino Magsakay and Edilberto Gopez, two up-and-coming players who charged out of the pandemic years, collecting multiple titles that included the coveted RVS Cup?

And then there was last year’s champion, Michael Manlapaz, a recreational tournament player who turned his RVS Cup run into a first major win and career high score of nearly ₱1.5 million.

Those are just some of the highlights that has made this beloved homegrown festival the biggest and most exciting local event in Philippine poker… and the next one is just around the corner.

Mark your calendars! The 12th edition of the RVS Cup gets underway from November 6-16, 2026 at the Metro Card Club. Here are the festival highlights:

• 11 days of tournament action
• ₱12 Million in guarantees
• ₱10 Million guaranteed RVS Cup Main Event
• 10 side events
• RVS Cup Player of the Series

Let’s take a closer look at the games ahead.

₱10 Million Guaranteed RVS Cup Main Event

Headlining the festival is the ₱10,000,000 guaranteed RVS Cup Main Event running from November 11-16 with a ₱15,000 buy-in.

Players will have six starting flights to choose from. Each entry comes with a 25,000 starting stack, with the first three flights playing 30-minute levels. For those leaving it until the final day to qualify, Day 1E maintains the 30-minute structure while the last-chance Day 1F speeds things up with 20-minute/15-minute levels.

All flights play down to ITM of 14% of the field.

Survivors then return on Sunday, November 15 for Day 2, where blinds increase every 40 minutes. The final day is on Monday, November 16 where the newest champion will be crowned.

For those looking to get in at a fraction of the cost can take their shot at any of the three Main Event satellites. Each costs just ₱3,300, with a seat for every 50,000 stack accumulated.

More Titles to Chase

Before the Main Event hits the felt, the RVS Cup kicks off with plenty of action from opening day.

First up is the ₱500,000 guaranteed RVS Cup Pre-Event, offering one of the best-value shots of the festival at just ₱2,200. Four starting flights run across November 6-7, each with a 25,000 starting stack, before survivors return for the Final Day on November 8.

This event is a great way to boost your bankroll for the rest of the festival.

The Mini High Roller 500K GTD takes place on November 15. The ₱16,500 buy-in event comes with a very healthy 100,000 starting stack and 30/25-minute levels.

Traditionally one of the tougher fields of the festival, this year’s lowered buy-in should attract not only many of the country’s pros and seasoned regulars, but also aspiring players looking to test their skills against some of the best.

Head hunters can slash away in two events. On November 10 is the Survivor Knockout 200K GTD which costs ₱3,000 to enter. Players start with a 15,000 starting stack. Bounties begin when the field is down to 18% with each remaining player tagged with a ₱6,000 bounty on its head, that’s double the buy-in! ITM is reached when the field is down to 12%.

On November 12 is a popular side event, the Power Button Bounty costs ₱4,000 to enter. Right out 0f the gates, every hand won earns y0u the button position and every player eliminated awards its executioner ₱1,000.  ITM is reached when the field is down to 14%.

There are also a couple of free events on the schedule. The Metro 50+ Legends Showdown is for players aged 50 and above and runs on November 8, while the Ladies Showdown, exclusively for women, is on November 12. Both tournaments extend a ₱50,000 guarantee and are free to enter however re-entry, rebuy, and add-on options cost ₱1,100 and ₱1,000.

And it won’t all be standard No Limit Hold’em. Players looking to mix things up can jump into the Mixed Game NLH/PLO on November 8, while faster-paced options include the NLH 200K, NLH Turbo, DeepStack, and The Closer spread throughout the 11-day schedule.

RVS Cup Player of the Series

Back again this year is the RVS Cup Player of the Series, giving players another title to chase throughout the festival. With points up for grabs across eligible events, every ITM will count as players compete for the top spot on the leaderboard. The eventual champion will be awarded a 4D/3N stay at The District Boracay + airfare allowance.