Although there are no official details regarding the 2026 World Series of Poker, we can speculate about certain aspects of next year’s series with a fairly high degree of certainty.

First of all, the 2026 WSOP will be taking place in June and July of the next year, barring any unexpected developments. Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas will probably host the series once more, as they have been since 2022.

The 2026 WSOP schedule is not available as of yet, but we expect it to feature over 100 bracelet events. Every year, organizers tend to add a few new events to the mix, and the 2025 series had 100 live tournaments.

On this page, you will find all the important information about the 2026 World Series of Poker, and we’ll be updating it regularly as new details become available.

WSOP Schedule 2026

The official 2026 WSOP schedule hasn’t been released yet. Looking back at 2025 and years prior, we expect the first iteration of the schedule to be announced in December, establishing exact dates and some of the highlight events.

In 2025, WSOP featured exactly 100 bracelet events. With the trend of adding at least a few new events each year, we expect the 2026 series to have over 100 tournaments.

When it comes to buy-ins, players can expect 2026 to offer something for all bankrolls, with events as cheap as $300. In fact, it is entirely possible that the organizers will add a couple of extra-small buy-in tournaments to the mix to try and attract even more players to Las Vegas.

We expect the staple events such as the Millionaire Maker and the Gladiators of Poker to come back for 2026, and we might see one or two $10k Championships added to the docket.

More details on the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule will be revealed in the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled.

2026 WSOP Main Event

The 2026 WSOP Main Event will feature the traditional $10,000 buy-in, and it will be played in a freezeout format without reentries. While this hasn’t been officially confirmed by the organizers, these things haven’t changed in decades, and we don’t expect any surprises in these two aspects.

The tournament will probably take place toward the end of the series, over the first two weeks of July. This, however, isn’t set in stone, as we’ve seen different start dates for the big one over the years.

Although this is the largest live tournament in terms of attendance, it is unlikely the 2026 WSOP Main Event will have a guarantee, as the WSOP rarely places guarantees on any of its events, and they’ve never done it for the Main.

Looking at the past few years, the tournament will likely attract 10,000+ players. In 2023 and 2024, the Main Event managed to break attendance records back to back. It fell just short in 2025, but it was still the third-largest Main in the series’ history.

WSOP 2026 Online Qualifiers

It is still early days, but players will be able to qualify for the 2026 World Series of Poker via GGPoker outside of the US, as well as on WSOP Online in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Nevada. GGPoker Ontario will also run WSOP satellites for players in the Ontario market.

The newly introduced WSOP Express promo on GGPoker already gives players the ability to win WSOP Passes in Step 2 Spin & Gos. While the promo is currently geared heavily toward the upcoming 2025 WSOP Paradise, it will expand to include final step qualifiers for the 2026 WSOP as well.

Players playing at WSOP Online will also be able to win entries to 2026 WSOP events (including the 2026 Main Event) via WSOPC Online Leaderboards.

WSOP+ App at the 2026 World Series of Poker

The WSOP+ app made its Las Vegas debut at the 2025 WSOP, and all players were required to have the app installed and an account active to register for tournaments. Despite some initial concerns, it has proven to be a great addition to the Series, significantly enhancing the overall experience for all players.

Since then, the WSOP has rolled out WSOP+ to its circuit stops as well, so the app is here to stay, and that’s a good thing. It facilitates the tournament registration process and seating, and it makes it much easier for the players and fans to keep track of everything, including chip counts, payouts, and more.

Unless something completely unexpected happens, the WSOP+ app will be mandatory for the 2026 World Series of Poker, and players playing for the first time will need to verify their accounts in person prior to registering for any events.

Where to Watch the 2026 WSOP

Those who wanted to watch the 2025 World Series of Poker had a few options available to them. The first one was a PokerGO subscription, offering full access to all covered events and the entire library of other poker content on the site.

The second option was a paid subscription to the PokerGO YouTube channel, which also included the full coverage of the series.

Finally, PokerStars did some limited coverage of the WSOP on its YouTube channel, and this was completely free to watch.

As for where you’ll be able to watch the 2026 WSOP, the best answer is that it’s still too early to say. PokerGO will probably remain the media partner, but this could change. There will also be some YouTube coverage, but we don’t have any exact details as of yet.

More information about where to watch the WSOP coverage in 2026 will be available as the series gets closer.

World Series of Poker 2026, Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 WSOP take place?

While we don’t have the official dates yet, the 2026 World Series of Poker will almost certainly take place in June and July of 2026.

How many bracelet events are there for the 2026 WSOP?

The exact number of events for the 2026 WSOP is not known as of yet, but we expect at least 100 tournaments to award WSOP bracelets.

When will the 2026 WSOP schedule be released?

The preliminary schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker will probably be announced in December.

How can I qualify for the 2026 World Series of Poker?

You can qualify for the 2026 WSOP Main Event and other tournaments playing at GGPoker, WSOP Online (in the US), and GGPoker Ontario.

When does the 2026 WSOP Main Event take place?

Official dates for the 2026 WSOP Main Event haven’t been announced, but the tournament will probably take place in the first half of July.

Where can I watch the 2026 World Series of Poker?

The coverage of the 2026 WSOP will probably be available on PokerGO and certain YouTube channels. More information about where to watch the 2026 WSOP will be available as the series gets closer.