The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is nearing the conclusion of its WSOP Paradise stop in the Bahamas, but the buzz for the 2025 Las Vegas series has already begun with the announcement of next year’s dates.
The 56th Annual WSOP is scheduled to run from May 27 to July 16, returning to Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip for the fourth consecutive year.
International players can look forward to early online satellites on GGPoker, starting as soon as January 2025. For US players, online qualifiers on the WSOP Online platform are also expected to begin around the same time.
While the complete schedule for the WSOP 2025 will be unveiled early next year, officials have confirmed the dates for the $10,000 Main Event — poker’s premier world championship — from July 2 to July 16.
Three additional fan-favorite events have been confirmed: the Mystery Millions, Millionaire Maker, and the Seniors’ Championship, all set to make their much-anticipated return.
WSOP has also teased the introduction of “exciting new tournament formats,” promising fresh additions to the lineup.
The 2024 WSOP edition shattered records across the board, generating over $438 million in prize money. The $10,000 WSOP Main Event set a new benchmark, drawing an unprecedented 10,112 players.
Whether the same momentum will continue in 2025 remains to be seen, but the excitement surrounding the WSOP grows stronger each year. All eyes will now turn to players vying for seats in the 2025 WSOP Main Event and other coveted side events.
“Each year allows us to refine further and improve the WSOP offering, and 2025 will be no exception,” Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP said in the press release. “Expect the biggest poker events on the planet, the best action and the most intense competition as we once again welcome tens of thousands of poker enthusiasts eager to experience the magic of the WSOP.”
WSOP 2025 Expected Schedule
As the WSOP team works behind the scenes to finalize the 2025 schedule, speculation is already underway. In 2024, the series featured 99 live bracelet events and 30 online bracelets. It wouldn’t be surprising if the 2025 schedule expands to include 100 live bracelet events for the first time in WSOP history.
The online bracelet schedule is also likely to mirror 2024, but further expansion could be on the horizon if Pennsylvania joins the multi-state online poker compact. A merged player pool across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan would not only boost participation but also elevate the significance of online bracelet events with a larger field.
Players can also expect the return of signature WSOP-branded events, including Gladiators of Poker, COLOSSUS, The Closer, and dozens of Championship events. Popular novelties like the Bomb Pot event could make a comeback alongside new and exciting tournament formats.
GGPoker, the new owners of the World Series of Poker, will play a pivotal role in crafting the 2025 schedule, and aim to create a lineup that satisfies players and fans alike.
In fact, it could be that under GG’s stewardship, WSOP looks quite different next year — the operator may cut back on total bracelets, or reduce the number of online events significantly, to increase the prestige and look to reduce a perceived fatigue or dilution for ever-growing bracelet tournaments. But there is nothing in today’s press release that hints of such sweeping changes.
“As the calendar flips to 2025, we’re looking forward to inviting the global poker community back to the iconic Las Vegas Strip for the 56th annual World Series of Poker.” added Jack Effel, Senior Vice President of Poker Operations and World Series of Poker at Caesars Entertainment. “Building on last year’s triumphs and familiar faces winning WSOP bracelets, we are excited to see who will expand their legacy or become a new legend by passing poker’s ultimate test in the game’s most iconic arena.”
Meanwhile, the WSOP Paradise series in the Bahamas is just a day away from concluding and has delivered impressive results. While the $26,000 buy-in Super Main Event fell short of its ambitious $50 million guarantee, it still became the second-largest tournament of the year. Other Paradise bracelet events also saw remarkable success, with the Mini Main Event generating over $5 million in prize money, the Triton Million awarding $48 million, and the Triton Main Event contributing more than $18 million.
