WSOP Europe: The Ultimate Player Guide

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) is an extension of the main WSOP that takes place every summer in Las Vegas. It’s been happening every year since 2007, skipping only two years during this entire stretch.

WSOP Europe traditionally takes place in fall (Sep – Oct) and features a smaller schedule than the summer series. However, all event winners are awarded WSOP bracelets that count towards official bracelet totals.

For several years now, World Series of Poker Europe has been taking place at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. The casino became the official host of WSOP Europe in 2017 and the partnership has been quite successful.

However, for the 2026 WSOP Europe, the organizer announced several major changes. First of all, the time slot has been moved earlier in the year, with the WSOPE being the first of the 2026 World Series of Poker festivals, taking place in April. Secondly, the venue was moved to the King’s Casino in Prague.

Over the years, the number of WSOPE events has grown, from just three in 2007 up to 15, which has been the standard number for the past seven years.

On this page, we bring you all the information about the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe as well as a lot of historical data about the series and past events.

When Is WSOP Europe 2026?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Europe takes place from March 31 — April 12, 2026. King’s Casino in Prague, Czech Republic, will be hosting the series for the first time.

2026 WSOP Europe Schedule

The schedule for the 2026 WSOPE comprises 15 events in total, and you’ll find the information about dates, buy-ins, and guarantees in the table below.

The 2026 WSOP Europe Main Event

The 2026 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event kicks off on Apr 3, featuring three starting flights. For the first time, the organizers have decided to cut the buy-in prize in half, so players will have a chance to enter the tournament for just €5,300. At the same time, they put a hefty guarantee of €10,000,000 on the tournament.

With a reduced buy-in, new and more attractive venue, and a generous guarantee, the 2026 WSOPE Main Event should generate quite a bit of interest. The organizers have announced 2026 as the year of the rebirth for the festival, and this could well be the largest and most-visited WSOP Europe in history.

2026 WSOP Europe Satellites

If you’re looking for online satellites for the 2026 WSOP Europe, you’ll find them at GGPoker. The official partner of the World Series, the site offers a variety of ways to qualify for the festival.

If you want to start the chase for the seats early on, there is WSOP Express, a multi-step qualifying path that culminates in final satellites that award World Series of Poker packages.

Beyond this, GGPoker will likely host specific satellites for 2026 WSOPE flagship tournaments, and especially the WSOP Main Event. Stay tuned for more information on these in the coming weeks.

WSOP Europe History

The World Series of Poker Europe was established in 2007. This was the first time in the series’ long history that it ventured outside of Las Vegas, announcing things to come.

The Empire Casino in London played host for the inaugural WSOP Europe, which featured only three bracelet-awarding events. One of these was the £10,000 Main Event and as luck would have it, that event was one by Annette Obrestad, a poker player from Norway who was only 18 years old at the time. Thus, she became the youngest WSOP bracelet winner in the history of the series.

Following the 2007 rollout, WSOP Europe became a regular feature, and for the next three years, it took place in London. After that, it moved to France for a couple of years.

When it comes to historic moments that marked the WSOPE, 2012 was one of the most important years. In 2012, the poker legend Phil Hellmuth took down the WSOP Europe Main Event, making him the only player to win both Main Events – in Las Vegas and Europe.

In 2014, the WSOP decided to introduce WSOP Asia-Pacific, which would rotate with WSOP Europe, so there were no 2014 and 2016 WSOPE events. The 2015 European series was held in Germany.

In 2017, King’s Casino in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic, became the official host for the WSOP Europe, and it has held this spot until 2026, when the series was moved to King’s Casino in Prague, largely due to popular demand.. Over the years, the number of WSOP Europe events continued to increase, and these days, most WSOP Europe stops feature 15 bracelet-awarding events.

WSOP Europe Overview by Years

2025 WSOP Europe Bracelet Winners

WSOP Europe 2024 Bracelet Winners

FAQ

What is WSOP Europe?

WSOP Europe is an extension of the World Series of Poker. It is a series of bracelet-awarding events that has been taking place since 2009 at different venues in Europe. Since 2017, WSOPE took place at King’s Casino in the Czech Republic. In 2026, WSOP Europe will play out at King’s Casino in Prague.

How many events are there on the 2026 WSOP Europe schedule?

The 2026 WSOP Europe schedule features 15 bracelet events. The guaranteed prize pool for the Main Event this year is €10,000,000.

When is WSOP Europe 2026 Main Event happening?

The 2026 WSOPE Main Event takes place Apr 3 – 9, 2026. The total guarantee for the 2026 WSOPE Main Event is set at €10,000,000.

How old do I have to be to play in the World Series of Poker Europe?

All players have to be at least 18 years old to participate in WSOP Europe events?

Do WSOP Europe winners get WSOP bracelets?

Yes, all WSOP Europe event winners receive gold bracelets, just like the winners in WSOP tournaments taking place in Las Vegas.

Is WSOP+ app required at the 2026 WSOP Europe?

Yes, all players are required to have WSOP+ app installed on their phones to participate in WSOP Europe events.