HSOP Grinder Series III presents four multiday events throughout the festival: Hanoi Open Special Boosted, Mini Main Event Big GTD Boost, Main Event and Micro Main Event.
Each event offers its own buy-in, starting stack and schedule, giving players the flexibility to choose their route through the series. The signature leopard trophies—in rose gold, silver and gold—await the next champions in Hanoi.
Hanoi Open Special Boosted — Opening the Action with 8B GTD
The multiday schedule begins with Hanoi Open Special Boosted, running 28–31 October, featuring 8B GTD, a 4.5M buy-in and a 40K starting stack.
Players can choose from six starting flights on 28, 29 and 30 October, with flights beginning at 10:30 and 16:30 each day. The Final Day starts at 11:00 on 31 October.
Selected early flights offer Chip Leader Bonuses of 20M for Day 1A and 15M for Day 1C, adding another target to the opening days.
Hanoi Open Special Boosted: 8B GTD | Buy-in 4.5M | 28–31 October.
Mini Main Event Big GTD Boost — A Weekend Start with 10B GTD
Next up, Mini Main Event Big GTD Boost begins on Saturday, 31 October, and runs through 3 November. With 10B GTD, an 8.8M buy-in and a 50K starting stack, it is a standout option for players looking to begin their campaign over the weekend.
The event features six starting flights from 31 October to 2 November, scheduled at 10:30 and 16:30 each day. The Final Day begins at 11:00 on 3 November.
Players entering the selected early flights can compete for Chip Leader Bonuses of 30M on Day 1A and 20M on Day 1C.
Mini Main Event Big GTD Boost: 10B GTD | Buy-in 8.8M | 31 October–3 November.
Main Event — The Centerpiece with 15B GTD
Running 3–7 November, the Main Event carries the largest guarantee among the four multiday tournaments: 15B GTD, with a 16.5M buy-in and a 60K starting stack.
Six starting flights take place on 3, 4 and 5 November, beginning at 10:30 and 17:00 each day. Advancing players return for Day 2 at 12:00 on 6 November, followed by the Final Table at 12:00 on 7 November.
The Main Event also offers Chip Leader Bonuses of 60M for Day 1A and 40M for Day 1C. With the gold leopard trophy awaiting the champion, it is set to be one of the festival’s key contests.
Main Event: 15B GTD | Buy-in 16.5M | 3–7 November.
Micro Main Event — Closing the Series with 5B GTD
Rounding out the multiday lineup, Micro Main Event runs 6–8 November, featuring 5B GTD, a 6.6M buy-in and a 50K starting stack.
The event offers four starting flights on 6 and 7 November, beginning at 10:30 and 16:30 each day. Its weekend schedule gives players another opportunity to compete during the closing days of the festival.
The Final Day starts at 11:30 on 8 November, while Day 1A offers a 25M Chip Leader Bonus.
Micro Main Event: 5B GTD | Buy-in 6.6M | 6–8 November.
Four events, a combined 38B GTD and 22 starting flights form the multiday lineup at HSOP Grinder Series III. From the opening Hanoi Open to the closing Micro Main Event, players have multiple opportunities to build their schedule and chase a leopard trophy.
Join us at Grand Plaza Hotel, 117 Tran Duy Hung, Hanoi, from 28 October to 8 November 2026.
