WPT Revives LAPC Championship at

WPT Brings the LAPC Championship Back to Commerce

The World Poker Tour has confirmed that the LAPC Championship will return to Commerce Casino in 2027, restoring one of the tour's longest-running stops to its traditional Southern California home.

The LAPC, short for the Los Angeles Poker Classic, has historically been one of the flagship events on the WPT calendar. For years it anchored the tour's West Coast schedule, drawing a mix of local regulars, traveling pros and international players to Commerce, a venue in the Los Angeles area known for its large poker room and deep tournament fields.

Why the Return Matters

The announcement signals a renewed commitment between the WPT and Commerce Casino. The LAPC Championship had been a fixture of the tour before the series went through changes in scheduling and venue partnerships. Bringing the event back gives the WPT a marquee stop in one of the largest poker markets in the United States.

For players, the return means another opportunity to compete in a WPT-branded championship event on the West Coast. Commerce has traditionally been a venue where fields are large and the player pool is diverse, which tends to produce deep, grind-heavy tournaments rather than fast structures.

What Is Confirmed

• The LAPC Championship is set to return to Commerce Casino in 2027.
• The event is part of the World Poker Tour's schedule.
• Commerce Casino is the host venue.

Details such as the exact dates, buy-in, starting stacks, blind levels and the full festival schedule have not been confirmed in the source material. Players and fans should treat those specifics as pending until the WPT or Commerce publishes an official schedule.

The Broader Context

The LAPC has long been associated with the growth of tournament poker in Los Angeles. Commerce Casino has hosted major series for decades, and its relationship with the WPT dates back to the tour's early years. Reviving the LAPC Championship fits a pattern of the WPT revisiting legacy stops and reconnecting with established poker markets.

For the WPT, a strong Los Angeles presence complements its other domestic and international stops. For Commerce, hosting a WPT championship brings visibility and player traffic. For the poker community, it restores a familiar name to the calendar.

What to Watch For

Once official details are released, the key questions will be the buy-in level, the structure and the overall festival lineup. Historically, LAPC events at Commerce have included a mix of high buy-in championship events and lower-stakes side tournaments, giving a wide range of players a reason to attend.

Until then, the confirmed headline is straightforward: the WPT is reigniting the LAPC Championship with a return to Commerce in 2027.