WSOP Toronto: The Ultimate Player Guide
Full breakdown of the 2026 WSOPC Toronto series, featuring schedule, Main Event info, and overview of the 2025 results.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Although the World Series of Poker announced dates for the first half of its 2026 Circuit schedule, the 2026 WSOPC Toronto was not included.
In 2025, the series returned for its second iteration in April, and it saw a great turnout and millions in prize money paid out. This indicates that the organizers will probably bring it back, but since the revealed schedule goes into May, it doesn’t seem likely that the 2026 WSOPC Toronto will take place in April.
We’ll have to wait for the second half of the WSOP Circuit schedule to be announced to know for sure when, or if, the series will return in 2026, and whether it will once again take place at the Great Canadian Casino Resort.
As a quick throwback, the 2025 WSOP Toronto took place April 10–22, 2025, featuring an extensive schedule of 11 ring-awarding events. The overall prize pool was expected to exceed CAD 6.5 million, and this prediction was easily met, as the festival paid out in excess of CAD 7.5 million in prizes.
| WSOP Toronto 2026 Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Venue | Great Canadian Resort, Toronto |
| 📅 Dates | TBA |
| 💍 Number of WSOPC events | TBA (likely 10+) |
| 💰 Buy-ins | CAD 300 – CAD 3,500 |
| 🌐 Online Qualifiers | GGPoker |
| 📄 Registration | Great Canadian Rewards membership required |
WSOP Toronto 2026 Schedule
Dates for the 2026 WSOP Toronto haven’t been announced just yet. All we know for now is that the festival will likely take place during the second half of the year as it wasn’t included in the first half of the 2026 WSOPC schedule.
In 2025, the full WSOPC Toronto 2025 schedule featured 11 events, three more than the inaugural series, with buy-ins ranging from C$300 up to C$3,500. In 2026, we’ll likely see a similar number of tournaments.
The C$2,000 Main Event didn’t have a guarantee, but the organizers expected the final prize pool to exceed C$3,000,000. This prediction came true, as the tournament ended up awarding C$3,740,000, with the winner taking home $510,000.
The 2025 WSOP Toronto schedule also brought a few new events, such as the C$300 Ladies Event, the C$400 Seniors Event, and the two-day C$800 Mystery Bounty tournament. All of these events will likely return in 2026.
Qualify Online with Satellites on GGPoker
With the WSOPC Toronto 2026 not officially announced just yet, there are currently no online satellites running for the 2026 festival. When the new event is announced, we expect online satellites to be available on GGPoker (probably restricted to Canada online poker players) and GGPoker Ontario, and we’ll update this page with the new information on qualifiers as it becomes available.
Players can also look for opportunities to win entries to Circuit events via WSOP Express qualifiers running on GGPoker nearly around the clock.
WSOP Toronto History
WSOPC Toronto was introduced in 2024. The festival took place that year and the year after, playing out at the Great Canadian Casino Resort, welcoming Ontario online poker players, players from Canada, as well as poker fans from all over the world who were able to get to the venue.
2025 WSOP Toronto Overview
The 2025 WSOPC Toronto Main Event was a multi-day event that kicked off on April 17. Things wrapped up on April 21.
The buy-in for the tournament was C$2,000 and the estimated prize pool was C$3,000,000. In the end, the event attracted 2,139 entries, which was more than enough to smash that prediction, bringing the total prize pool to C$3,740,000.
It was Pengxiang R who took the lion’s share of the purse, triumphing in the event and pocketing C$510,245 for his efforts. One of the players who qualified online for just $50, Joe Balsano, made it all the way to fifth place, cashing for C$136,292.
2025 WSOPC Toronto Results Overview
| Event | Buy-in (C$) | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 NLH | $600 | 804 | $397,980 | Alcioni P | $69,996 |
| #2 Ladies Event | $300 | 247 | $59,280 | Kimi N | $13,398 |
| #3 NLH | $1,000 | 847 | $719,950 | Adam D | $128,941 |
| #4 Turbo Event | $400 | 619 | $198,080 | Terrence S | $37,323 |
| #5 Mystery Bounty Event | $800 | 887 | $585,420 | Leonid V | $54,702 |
| #6 Seniors Event | $400 | 540 | $172,800 | Terrence P | $32,730 |
| #7 Pot-Limit Omaha | $600 | 614 | $303,930 | Ian C | $57,273 |
| #8 Main Event | $2,000 | 2139 | $3,740,000 | Pengxiang R | $510,245 |
| #9 Deepstack NLH | $600 | 536 | $265,320 | Guoke H | $50,254 |
| #10 High Roller | $3,500 | 291 | $906,465 | Franco T | $207,566 |
| #11 NLH | $400 | 102 | $217,280 | Prateek J | $39,965 |
2024 WSOP Toronto Summary & Results
The first-ever WSOP Toronto took place March 22–April 1, 2024, at Great Canadian Resort. The schedule consisted of eight ring-awarding events, including the C$2,000 Main Event.
By the time it was all said and done, the series attracted over 6,000 entries across all events, including 324 players who qualified online via GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario. This resulted in the overall prize pool exceeding C$5.5 million, which far exceeded the original expectation of around $4 million.
The C$2,000 Main Event ended up attracting 1,600 entries and creating a prize pool of $2.8 million, which also exceeded the expectations. Interest in the Main Event was very high, and the number of entries would have been even higher if it were not for the venue’s limited capacity.
In the end, the title went to Khaled Aljoma, who pocketed $427,191 for his efforts. A grand total of 240 players made money, with everyone taking home at least C$2,948.
WSOP Circuit Toronto Summary
- Total number of entries across the series: 6,000+
- Total prize pool across the series: C$5.5 million
- Number of entries in the Main Event: 1,600
- Main Event final prize pool: C$2,800,000
- Main Event winner: Khaled Aljoma (C$427,191)
WSOPC Toronto FAQ
When does the 2026 WSOP Circuit Toronto take place?
Dates for the 2026 WSOPC Toronto haven’t been announced yet. The festival will likely take place during the second half of the year.
Where can I qualify online for the WSOP Toronto series?
Online qualifiers for the WSOPC Toronto Main Event will be available at GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario.
How many tournaments are there on the WSOP Toronto 2026 schedule?
The 2026 WSOP Toronto schedule hasn’t been announced yet, but the series will likely feature about a dozen events.
How old do I have to be to play in WSOP Woodbine?
To register and play in one of the WSOP Woodbine events, you have to be 19 years of age or older.
How many times has WSOP Toronto run?
The WSOP Circuit festival has taken place in Toronto in 2024 and 2025.
Which province will WSOP Toronto take place in?
As the festival takes place in Toronto, players will be in Ontario.
Does WSOP Toronto award WSOP bracelets or rings?
As this is a Circuit event, WSOP rings are given to winners at WSOP Toronto.
Do players at WSOPC Toronto need WSOP+ app?
All WSOP and WSOP Circuit events require players to have a WSOP+ app installed and their accounts fully verified.