WSOP Paradise: The Ultimate Player Guide
The 2026 series returns to the Bahamas December 3 – 17, 2026.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
WSOP Paradise is a tournament series usually taking place during December in the Bahamas. In 2026, the series heads to a new venue, with events set to be held at the Baha Mar resort. 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 held annually each December since then. After three successful iterations, 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 3–17 at Baha Mar, making it the last major WSOP festival of the year, following WSOP Europe and the 2026 WSOP in Las Vegas, which took place in June–July.
| WSOP Paradise 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | December 3 – 17, 2026 |
| 🌴 Location | Baha Mar Resort, The Bahamas |
| 🎰 Official WSOP Paradise Venue | Baha Mar Resort |
| 💸 Total Prize Money Guaranteed | $120,000,000 |
| 🎪 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event | $50,000,000 |
| 💵 Lowest Buy-In | $2,500 |
| 💰 Highest Buy-In | $250,000 |
| 🏆 Number of Gold Bracelets | 20 |
| 🤜🤛 WSOP Paradise Online Qualifiers | Online qualifiers running on GGPoker – Play Now |
| 🔞 Age to Compete | 18+ |
2026 WSOP Paradise Schedule
The 2026 WSOP Paradise schedule features 20 events, highlighted by the $25,000 Main Event that comes with a massive $50,000,000 guarantee. A couple of popular events have seen their guarantees doubled from $10 to $20 million.
| Event | Date | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH | December 2 | $2,500 | $5M |
| #2 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed | December 3 | $25,000 | $1M |
| #3 High Roller NLH (Single Day) | December 4 | $50,000 | $2.5M |
| #4 GGMillion$ NLH Championship | December 5 | $10,000 | $20M |
| #5 Bahamas Big Bet Mix (Dealer’s Choice) | December 5 | $5,000 | $1M |
| #6 WSOP Invitational | December 5 | $250,000 | $10M |
| #7 High Roller PLO (Single Day) | December 6 | $50,000 | $2M |
| #8 Baha-MONSTER STACK NLH | December 8 | $5,000 | $1M |
| #9 Super High Roller PLO | December 8 | $100,000 | $5M |
| #10 8-Game Mixed | December 9 | $10,000 | $1M |
| #11 Super High Roller NLH | December 9 | $100,000 | $10M |
| #12 Super Main Event | December 10 | $25,000 | $50M |
| #13 9-Game Mixed Championship | December 10 | $25,000 | $2M |
| #14 Double Board Bomb Pot PLO | December 12 | $2,500 | $1M |
| #15 Caribbean COLOSSUS NLH | December 14 | $10,000 | $2M |
| #16 Paradise PLOSSUS PLO | December 15 | $10,000 | $1M |
| #17 High Roller Turbo NLH | December 15 | $25,000 | $2.5M |
| #18 High Roller Turbo PLO | December 16 | $25,000 | $1M |
| #19 The Closer [GGPoker Bounty Wheel] | December 16 | $5,000 | $1M |
| #20 2026 Last Chance In Paradise NLH | December 17 | $15,000 | $1M |
2026 WSOP Paradise Satellites
There are currently no satellites running 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 on the ongoing WSOP Express promo over at GGPoker. The final step of the qualifying path awards different types of WSOP tickets and packages, including those you can use to enter Paradise events.
WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
The 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event kicks off on December 10 and features a guarantee of $50,000,000. Going by the numbers in previous years, the tournament should have no problems meeting and exceeding this guarantee, despite its $25,000 buy-in.
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 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 raise the stakes even further for 2026.
WSOP Paradise Moves to Baha Mar
For 2026, WSOP Paradise shifts to a new home at the Baha Mar resort, marking a change of venue for the series’ fourth edition. The luxury Nassau destination will host this year’s festival, continuing its tradition of turning the Bahamas into poker’s ultimate winter playground each December.
WSOP Paradise Promotions
Various promotions are usually tied to 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 has been 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, such as 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 for 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 has you covered.
The WSOP YouTube channel will bring daily coverage, with streams starting on December 5 and lasting for the entire series.
WSOP Paradise 2026 FAQ
Can I watch WSOP Paradise coverage?
Yes, WSOP’s official YouTube channel will provide free coverage of the 2026 WSOP Paradise.
What is WSOP Paradise?
WSOP Paradise is a live poker series predominantly for high rollers and takes place in the Bahamas in December. The series awards WSOP bracelets.
When does WSOP Paradise 2026 run?
The 2026 WSOP Paradise will take place Dec. 3 – 17 at the Baha Mar resort 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 players.
Where will 2026 WSOP Paradise be held?
The 2026 WSOP Paradise will be held at the Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas, marking a new venue for the series.
Is WSOP Paradise 2026 a bracelet series?
Yes! There will be 20 bracelets awarded during the 2026 WSOP Paradise.
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 Negreanu 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 he is expected to attend in 2026 as well.
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