WSOP 2026: The Ultimate Player Guide
Last updated: February 16, 2026
The full schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker is now out, allowing players to map out their summer in Las Vegas.
As we already know, the WSOP 2026 will run from May 26 to July 15, 2026. Once again, the series will be hosted at Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas, continuing the partnership that began in 2022.
Once again, the WSOP schedule will feature 100 live bracelet events, matching last year’s total, though this time around, there are half a dozen new additions alongside a few events that have been cut.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the 2026 World Series of Poker, including the full schedule, the key updates, what’s new, what’s been removed, and the most important changes shaping this year’s series.
| WSOP 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 26 – July 15, 2026 |
| 🏆 Number of Bracelet Events | 100 |
| 💰 Main Event Prize Pool | Expected: $90M+ |
| 💻 Online Qualifiers | GGPoker, WSOP.com, GGPoker Ontario |
| 📺 Where to Watch | WSOP YouTube, PokerGO |
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WSOP Schedule 2026
The 2026 World Series of Poker runs from May 26 to July 15 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, with the $10,000 Main Event beginning July 2 and featuring four Day 1 flights. Late registration remains open through Day 2D on July 7.
The schedule once again includes 100 live bracelet events, with several new additions and a handful of events removed. While the overall structure feels familiar, a number of tournaments have been repositioned and select formats adjusted.
Multi-flight events continue to expand, with additional starting days added to some of the most popular tournaments. Buy-ins have ticked up slightly on average, though most tournament fee structures remain largely unchanged.
For the first time, a WSOP Circuit Summer series will follow immediately after the bracelet schedule concludes, extending the summer action in Las Vegas.
WSOP 2026 Events
| Starts | Event | Tournament | Buy-In | Re-Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 1 | Mini Mystery Millions | $550 | 2/flight |
| May 26, 2026 | 2 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 1 |
| May 27, 2026 | 3 | Industry Employees No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 1 |
| May 27, 2026 | 4 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 0 |
| May 28, 2026 | 5 | Pot-Limit Omaha | $5,000 | 2 |
| May 28, 2026 | 6 | Seven Card Stud | $1,500 | 0 |
| May 29, 2026 | 7 | Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $25,000 | Bust A Play B |
| May 29, 2026 | 8 | Badugi | $1,500 | 1 |
| May 30, 2026 | 9 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| May 31, 2026 | 10 | Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em | $600 | 1 |
| May 31, 2026 | 11 | GGMillion$ High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $10,000 | Unlimited |
| May 31, 2026 | 12 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw | $1,500 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 13 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 14 | Mixed O8, PLO8, Big O | $1,500 | 2 |
| June 2, 2026 | 15 | Deepstack Pot-Limit Omaha | $600 | 2 |
| June 2, 2026 | 16 | U.S. Circuit Championship No-Limit Holdem | $1,700 | 2 |
| June 2, 2026 | 17 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | $10,000 | 2 |
| June 3, 2026 | 18 | MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 1/flight |
| June 3, 2026 | 19 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $25,000 | 1 |
| June 3, 2026 | 20 | Dealers Choice | $1,500 | 1 |
| June 4, 2026 | 21 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 2 |
| June 5, 2026 | 22 | Big O (Five Card PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better) | $1,500 | 2/flight |
| June 5, 2026 | 23 | Seven Card Stud Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 6, 2026 | 24 | High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $25,000 | 1 |
| June 7, 2026 | 25 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | $500 | 0 |
| June 7, 2026 | 26 | No-Limit Holdem | $2,000 | 1 |
| June 7, 2026 | 27 | Dealers Choice Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 8, 2026 | 28 | Deepstack Mixed NL Hold’em/PLO | $600 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 29 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $50,000 | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | 30 | Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 0 |
| June 9, 2026 | 31 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 1 |
| June 9, 2026 | 32 | No-Limit Holdem | $3,000 | 1 |
| June 9, 2026 | 33 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 2 |
| June 10, 2026 | 34 | COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 1 / flight |
| June 10, 2026 | 35 | Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 2 / flight |
| June 10, 2026 | 36 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $100,000 | 1 |
| June 10, 2026 | 37 | H.O.R.S.E. | $1,500 | 0 |
| June 11, 2026 | 38 | Limit Hold’em Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 12, 2026 | 39 | Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 1 |
| June 12, 2026 | 40 | Razz | $1,500 | 0 |
| June 13, 2026 | 41 | Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $250,000 | 1 |
| June 13, 2026 | 42 | Big O Championship | $10,000 | 2 |
| June 14, 2026 | 43 | 8-Handed Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em | $800 | 1 |
| June 14, 2026 | 44 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $10,000 | 1 |
| June 14, 2026 | 45 | Mixed O8, Stud 8 | $2,500 | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | 46 | SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $1,000 | 1 / flight |
| June 15, 2026 | 47 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha | $25,000 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | 48 | Razz Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 16, 2026 | 49 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | $2,500 | 0 |
| June 17, 2026 | 50 | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 1/flight |
| June 17, 2026 | 51 | Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $10,000 | 2 |
| June 17, 2026 | 52 | Nine Game Mix | $3,000 | 1 |
| June 18, 2026 | 53 | Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 2 |
| June 18, 2026 | 54 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 19, 2026 | 55 | HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | $50,000 | 2 |
| June 19, 2026 | 56 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 1 |
| June 20, 2026 | 57 | Pot-Limit Omaha Flight A | $1,000 | 2 |
| June 20, 2026 | 58 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw | $1,500 | 1 |
| June 21, 2026 | 59 | SALUTE TO WARRIORS – No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 1 |
| June 21, 2026 | 60 | Poker Players Championship | $50,000 | 0 |
| June 22, 2026 | 61 | SUPER SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | 62 | No-Limit Hold’em | $2,500 | 1 |
| June 23, 2026 | 63 | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 2/flight |
| June 23, 2026 | 64 | High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed | $25,000 | 2 |
| June 23, 2026 | 65 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | $1,500 | 0 |
| June 24, 2026 | 66 | TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 0 |
| June 24, 2026 | 67 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 25, 2026 | 68 | LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $1,000 | 1 |
| June 25, 2026 | 69 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 0 |
| June 26, 2026 | 70 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 27, 2026 | 71 | Mixed Big Bet Event | $2,500 | 2 |
| June 28, 2026 | 72 | MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | Bust A Play B |
| June 28, 2026 | 73 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 1 |
| June 28, 2026 | 74 | 8-Game Mixed | $1,500 | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | 75 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| June 30, 2026 | 76 | HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | $100,000 | 2 |
| June 30, 2026 | 77 | Mixed Triple Draw Lowball (Limit) | $2,500 | 1 |
| July 1, 2026 | 78 | Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em | $600 | 1 |
| July 1, 2026 | 79 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 0 |
| July 1, 2026 | 80 | 8-Game Mixed Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| July 2, 2026 | 81 | Summer Celebration No-Limit Hold’em | $800 | 1 / flight |
| July 2, 2026 | 82 | Main Event No-Limit Hold’em World Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| July 2, 2026 | 83 | Double Board Bomb Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 2 |
| July 3, 2026 | 84 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 1 |
| July 4, 2026 | 85 | No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 1 |
| July 5, 2026 | 86 | ULTRA STACK No-limit Hold’em | $600 | 2/flight |
| July 7, 2026 | 87 | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,000 | 2 / flight |
| July 8, 2026 | 88 | Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em | $300 | 2/flight |
| July 8, 2026 | 89 | Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 1 / flight |
| July 9, 2026 | 90 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | $50,000 | 1 |
| July 9, 2026 | 91 | Pick your PLO | $1,500 | 2 |
| July 10, 2026 | 92 | T.O.R.S.E. | $3,000 | 0 |
| July 11, 2026 | 93 | The Closer No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | unlimited |
| July 11, 2026 | 94 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $10,000 | 0 |
| July 12, 2026 | 95 | Summer Saver No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 2/flight |
| July 12, 2026 | 96 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | $3,000 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | 97 | High Roller H.O.R.S.E. | $25,000 | 1 |
| July 14, 2026 | 98 | Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em | $800 | 1 |
| July 14, 2026 | 99 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 1 |
| July 15, 2026 | 100 | Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 1 |
2026 WSOP Main Event
The $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Main Event begins on Thursday, July 2, at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, once again serving as the centerpiece of the summer. The tournament will feature four Day 1 starting flights, with late registration remaining open through Day 2D on Tuesday, July 7.
One notable detail, however, is the absence of confirmed final table dates. WSOP officials have stated that both the final table schedule and broadcast plans will be announced at a later time. That omission has already sparked speculation, as it leaves open the possibility of a delayed final table or an adjusted television format, something not seen in recent years.
WSOP 2026 Main Event Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Thursday | 11:00 AM | A |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | B |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | C |
| July 5, 2026 | Sunday | 11:00 AM | D |
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | 11:00 AM | 2ABC |
| July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | 2D |
| July 8, 2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 AM | 3 |
| July 9, 2026 | Thursday | 11:00 AM | 4 |
| July 10, 2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | 5 |
| July 11, 2026 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | 6 |
| July 12, 2026 | Sunday | 11:00 AM | 7 |
| July 13, 2026 | Monday | 11:00 AM | Down to FT |
| TBD | TBD | TBD | FT Day 1 |
| TBD | TBD | TBD | FT Day 2 |
| TBD | TBD | TBD | FT Day 3 |
For now, the early stages of the Main Event follow the familiar blueprint, but the lack of clarity around the finale adds an intriguing wrinkle to poker’s biggest tournament.
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
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. With the 2025 WSOP Paradise now in the books, we expect the promo to fully focus on the upcoming 2026 World Series of Poker as well as the 2026 WSOP Europe.
At this moment, GGPoker is running Step 4 qualifiers with a buy-in of $150 that guarantee at least one WSOP $10,000 pass that can be redeemed for the Main Event entry. As the summer series gets closer, we’ll likely see more options added to the fold.
Players 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 all WSOP 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 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?
WSOP 2026 will take place from May 26 to July 15, 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 full schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker was announced on Monday, February 16.
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.
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