WSOP Paradise: The Ultimate Player Guide

WSOP Paradise is a tournament series usually taking place during December in the Bahamas. It represents an extension of the main World Series of Poker festival, and all Paradise winners are awarded WSOP bracelets.

The series saw its debut in 2023 and has been running regularly since then during the December time slot. With three successful iterations in the books, dates for the 2026 WSOP Paradise have been confirmed, with a full schedule to be announced at a later date.

What we know for now is that the WSOP Paradise 2026 will take place from December 1 to 18, making it the final of the three WSOP festivals of the year, following on the WSOP Europe in April and the 2026 WSOP in Las Vegas in June – July.

2026 WSOP Paradise Schedule

We expect the full schedule for the 2026 WSOP Paradise to be revealed later during the year. For now, organizers have confirmed that the event will return for its fourth iteration, playing out in the Bahamas from December 1 to 18.

Traditionally, the series has featured tournaments with higher buy-ins and has been geared more toward high-rollers, so we expect a similar setup for this year. In 2025, there were 15 bracelet-awarding events on the schedule, and the 2026 series is likely to march, if not exceed, that number.

2026 WSOP Paradise Satellites

With the schedule for the series still under wraps, there are currently no running satellites specific to the 2026 WSOP Paradise. However, once we get closer to the date, international players will have a chance to qualify via GGPoker, while WSOP Online will host satellites for US players, and GGPoker Ontario should feature qualifiers for players from the province.

Those eager to punch their tickets to the Bahamas as soon as possible should keep an eye out on the ongoing WSOP Express promo over at GGPoker. Final step of the qualifying path awards different types of WSOP tickets and packages, including the ones that you can use to enter Paradise events.

WSOP Paradise Super Main Event

In 2025, the Super Main Event featured a buy-in of $25,000 and came with a guarantee of $60,000,000. The tournament ended up being a great success, shattering its guarantee, so the organizers are likely to bring it back for the 2026 edition.

The 2025 Main Event resulted in a prize pool of $72.2 million, attracting an impressive number of 2,891 entries. The turnout exceeded all expectations and could encourage the WSOP to take things even higher for 2026.

WSOP Paradise Returns to The Atlantis

WSOP Paradise will come back to the Atlantis Paradise Island for its fourth iteration, transforming the entertainment capital of the Caribbean to “poker’s ultimate winter playground” this December.

WSOP Paradise Promotions

There are usually different types of promotions tied to the WSOP Paradise. One that we’ve seen a couple of times and that might return for 2026 is the Parlay promotion.

The WSOP Paradise Parlay connects players’ achievements from the WSOP Las Vegas summer series to new rewards in Paradise.

The structure of the promotion is simple but rewarding. Any player who meets one of three conditions, cashing in seven or more live WSOP bracelet events in Las Vegas, cashing in the Main Event, or winning a WSOP bracelet during the running season (live, online, or in Europe), automatically qualifies. Once qualified, they must cash in the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event to unlock bonus prizes.

The WSOP+ App

The WSOP+ App debuted at the WSOP 2025 live series in Las Vegas, and was featured at the 2025 WSOP Paradise. Unless there are some unexpected changes, the app will be mandatory for all participants in 2026 as well.

It is an app designed to speed up registration & gameplay processes. It was a huge hit since its Paradise debut in 2023.

WSOP+ allows players to load up a bankroll and register for events online, avoiding long registration lines and getting into events quickly and fuss-free. It then shows live tournament stats, like flight levels, players remaining, and prize pool distribution.

Features of the WSOP+ app include:

• WSOP info given in real time
• Push notifications
• Tournament registration
• Access to a live tournament clock of all WSOP events running at the time
  • Including remaining players
  • The current level
  • Prize pool distribution

Where To Watch WSOP Paradise

If you aren’t lucky enough to be able to attend WSOP Paradise this year but want to keep up with all the Super Main Event action, GGPoker have you covered.

The WSOP YouTube channel will probably bring a lot of coverage from the series, including the Main Event, as well as a variety of side events.

WSOP Paradise 2026FAQ

Can I watch WSOP Paradise coverage?

Yes, WSOP’s official YouTube channel will likely provide free coverage of the 2026 WSOP Paradise.

What is WSOP Paradise?

WSOP Paradise is a live poker series, predominantly for high rollers that takes place in the Bahamas in December. The series awards WSOP bracelets.

When does WSOP Paradise 2026run?

The 2026 WSOP Paradise will be taking place Dec 1 – 18 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Can I qualify online for WSOP Paradise 2026?

Online qualifiers to WSOP Paradise will be available at GGPoker for international players, GGPoker Ontario for players from Canada, and WSOP Online for US playres.

Where will 2026 WSOP Paradise be held?

2026 WSOP Paradise returns to the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas.

Is WSOP Paradise 2026 a bracelet series?

Yes! However, we still don’t know how many bracelets will be awarded this December.

Can I fly directly to The Bahamas?

This depends on where you are departing from, but direct flights to The Bahamas depart from the US and Europe.

Will Daniel Negreau be at WSOP Paradise 2026?

Daniel Negreanu is a GGPoker Global Ambassador and is still a prolific poker player. He attended the 2025 WSOP Paradise event, so is expected to attend in 2026 also.