GGPoker is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its flagship GGMasters brand with one of the largest freezeout tournaments of the year. The GGMasters 6th Anniversary Freezeout comes with a massive $10,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a $150 buy-in, with the first flights starting on February 1, 2026.
The event follows a classic GGMasters structure while offering multiple entry opportunities through several Day 1 flights, extensive satellite options, and a full supporting GGMasters Series running alongside the main event.
Tournament Format and Key Details
- Buy-in: $150
- Guarantee: $10,000,000
- Format: Freezeout
- Platform: GGPoker
- Series start: January 25, 2026
- Final Day: February 9, 2026
Players can attempt multiple Day 1 flights, but only their largest stack will carry forward to Day 2.
Day 1 Flights Schedule
The GGMasters 6th Anniversary features seven Day 1 flights, spread across Asian, European, and American-friendly time zones, plus a final Last Chance flight:
- Feb 1 – Day 1A Asia (15:00 UTC)
- Feb 1 – Day 1A Europe (20:00 UTC)
- Feb 2 – Day 1A Americas (01:00 UTC)
- Feb 8 – Day 1B Asia (15:00 UTC)
- Feb 8 – Day 1B Europe (20:00 UTC)
- Feb 9 – Day 1B Americas (01:00 UTC)
- Feb 9 – Last Chance Flight (16:00 UTC)
Flight Structure
- Starting stack: 10,000 chips (200 big blinds)
- Blind levels: 15 minutes (Last Chance: 8 minutes)
- Late registration: 15 levels (Last Chance: 16 levels)
- Play continues until Level 25 (Last Chance: Level 24) or until 10% of the field remains.
Satellite Qualifiers
GGPoker offers a wide range of ways to qualify for the GGMasters Anniversary event at reduced cost.
Direct Satellites
- Running 3–4 times per hour from January 19
- Buy-ins of $10 and $15, awarding 1–8 tickets
Mega Satellites
- $25 Mega Satellite every three hours from 10:00 UTC
- Guarantees 20 seats to the $150 main event
Step Satellites
- $1.50 → $15
- $2.50 → $25
In addition, anniversary tickets are also distributed through regular GGPoker leaderboard races and random cash game table drops.
Day 2 and Final Phase
- Day 2 start: February 9, 2026 – 17:00 UTC
- Blind levels: 15 minutes
- Starting blinds: 1,250 / 2,500
The final payout structure will be confirmed once all Day 1 flights are completed and total entries are known.
GGMasters Anniversary Series
Running alongside the main event is a dedicated GGMasters freezeout series, offering buy-ins from $25 to $1,050 and guarantees reaching up to $1,000,000.
Series Highlights
- $1,050 GGMasters High Rollers Special – $1M GTD (2-Day Event)
- $150 GGMasters $1M GTD – 2-Day Event
- $320 GGMasters Bounty Specials – up to $750K GTD
- Daily $25 GGMasters events including:
- Asia Specials
- Double Stack
- Classic Freezeouts
- Bounty and Bounty Turbo formats
The schedule runs continuously from January 25 through February 9, giving players daily chances to compete across multiple formats and bankroll levels.
Final Thoughts
The GGMasters 6th Anniversary $10M GTD stands out as one of the most accessible large-field freezeout events on the GGPoker calendar. With multiple Day 1 entries, constant satellite action, and a full supporting series, it offers both recreational and regular players plenty of ways to take part in a landmark tournament.
For players who enjoy deep structures, freezeout dynamics, and major guarantees, this anniversary edition is set to be a central highlight of early 2026 on GGPoker.
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