Last Updated: 4 December 2025
What Are Sunday PKOs?
Progressive knockout tournaments reward players for every elimination. When you knock someone out of the event, you win part of their bounty while the remainder boosts your own.
Sitting alongside our Sunday Specials, the Sunday PKOs are the biggest of the week, delivering the highest guarantees and the most valuable bounties.
Key Features of PKOs:
- Instant bounty payouts
- Bounties grow with every knockout
- Buy-ins from micro to high roller, with the largest prizes on Sunday
- Standard MTT break and blind level schedule
- Action-focused, knockout-driven gameplay
- Huge final table bounty values
How Are Progressive Knockouts Different from Regular MTTs?
Progressive knockouts follow the same familiar structure as regular tournaments but add bounty incentives that change how players approach them. Survival and payout potential are obvious considerations in both, but for the complete list of key differences, here’s a quick glance table:
| Feature | PKO Tournaments | Regular MTTs |
|---|---|---|
| Prize structure | Split between bounties and main pool | All prize money in the main pool |
| Bounties | Increase as players earn knockouts | None |
| Buy-ins | Wide range, especially deep on Sundays | Wider range, generally more options |
| Strategy | More aggressive and KO-focused | More survival-based |
| Final table value | Large accumulated bounties | Chip stacks only |
| Late registration | Available | Available |
| Break schedule | Same as regular MTTs | Same as PKOs |
| Variance | Higher due to bounties | Lower |
| Earnings potential | Can exceed posted payouts via KOs | Limited to the main prize pool |
PKOs offer bigger earning upside and more action through knockouts, while the focus is on survival and progression in regular MTTs.
High Stakes Events
High-stakes PKOs on CoinPoker draw experienced players chasing large guarantees and valuable late-stage bounties. With buy-ins ranging from $100 to $500, these events take place every Sunday at peak traffic hours, offering deep structures, tough fields, and some of the largest progressive bounty payouts of the entire week.
High Stakes PKO Schedule
Here are the high-stakes buy-in PKOs available every Sunday:
| Tournament | Time (UTC) | Buy In |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday CoinHunter High Roller Main Event PKO | 16:05 | $500 |
| Sunday POWERJAM PKO | 17:30 | $100 |
| Big Sunday Smash PKO | 21:05 | $100 |
| Sunday Tapout PKO | 23:05 | $100 |
Mid Stakes Events
Mid-stakes PKOs deliver competitive action with more accessible buy-ins, making them a favorite for players looking to mix value with challenge. Ranging from $10 to $50, these events run each Sunday and feature solid prize pools and attractive bounties.
Mid Stakes PKO Schedule
Here is our lineup of the most popular mid-stakes PKOs every Sunday:
| Tournament | Time (UTC) | Buy In |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday CoinHunter Main Event PKO | 16:05 | $50 |
| Sunday Thunderbird PKO | 01:05 | $50 |
| Sunday Clash PKO | 19:05 | $25 |
| Sunday 6 Max Rumble PKO | 03:05 | $25 |
| Sunday Dojo PKO | 17:30 | $10 |
Low Stakes Events
Low-stakes PKOs are perfect for players building a bankroll or trying progressive knockout formats for the first time. With buy-ins from $1 to $5, these events sit within the Sunday schedule and offer excellent value, softer fields, and plenty of opportunities to accumulate growing bounties at minimal cost.
Low Stakes PKO Schedule
Here are the top low buy-in PKOs running every Sunday:
| Tournament | Time (UTC) | Buy In |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Mini CoinHunter PKO | 16:05 | $5 |
| Mini Sunday Dojo PKO | 17:30 | $1 |
| Mini Sunday Smash PKO | 21:05 | $1 |
Satellites to Sunday PKOs
CoinPoker’s satellite lineup gives players at every bankroll level a path into major Sunday PKOs. With buy-ins starting at just $0.01 in the Centrolls, these events run throughout the day and award seats into Low, Mid, and High Stakes tournaments. Frequent feeders, hypers, and mega satellites make it easy to climb the ladder and secure value-packed entries.
Schedule for Satellites to PKOs
Here is a selection of the most important satellite events every Sunday:
| Tournament | Time (UTC) | Buy In | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Satellite to $500 High Roller Main Event | 13:10 | $75 | 5 seats |
| Mega Satellite to $50 CoinHunter Main Event | 13:10 | $10 | 10 seats |
| Satellite to $100 POWERJAM PKO | 16:10 | $10 | 4 seats |
| Centroll to Sunday Clash PKO | 15:55 | $0 | 30 seats |
| Centroll to Sunday Guillotine Mega Sat | 19:35 | $0 | 75 seats |
How to Join Our Sunday PKO Tournaments
In minutes (or seconds if you’re quick) our tournament lobby will be in front of you, full of PKOs. Here’s where to look, and how to join them.
Register or Log In
Click the button below to register or log in on desktop or mobile device.
Find PKO Tournaments
Click on the Tournaments tab, then from the Type filter, select Knockout.
Choose Events & Buy In
Find an event you like, check the structure and prize pool, then hit Register.
Useful PKO Strategy Tips You Can Use
PKOs reward smart aggression, smart targeting, and well-timed pressure. The format plays differently from standard MTTs, so adjusting your approach is essential. Our comprehensive progressive knockout strategy guide provides in-depth insights.
Here are three key tips to take directly into your next PKO event.
Bluffing in PKOs
Bluffing works well in PKOs because short stacks tend to become defensive and fold more often to protect their bounty. Apply pressure in the right spots to win uncontested pots and deny opponents chances to double up.
Position in PKOs
Position in PKO lets you control pots and threaten shorter stacks with elimination. Use your positional edge to apply pressure, pick up bounties, and avoid committing chips unnecessarily from early positions.
Bet Sizing in PKOs
Bet sizing should pressure opponents without scaring them off when you’re hunting bounties. Aim for amounts that keep weaker hands in while still building a pot worth fighting for if you secure the knockout.
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Sunday PKO FAQs
A progressive knockout format where each elimination boosts your bounty.
Knock out a player, and you instantly receive part of their bounty.
Yes, but you start with the starting bounty amount.
Just $0.01 through our Centroll satellite events. $1 for the Mini Sunday PKO events.
Daily, with multiple chances every hour to qualify for Sunday PKOs.