How to Qualify for the WSOP Main Event
Last updated: May 6, 2025
The WSOP Main Event takes place at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino, Las Vegas in early July every year.
The World Series of Poker and GGPoker once again teamed up to make playing in the WSOP Main Event a reality. Daily satellites run in Nevada, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania market giving away Main Event tickets. Players in Ontario and rest-of-world also can qualify online via WSOP Online and GGPoker.
If you’re in the UK, Canada, South America, or most of Europe, this is the place to get in on WSOP action from the comfort of your own home.
- Online satellites to the Main Event and other bracelet events will run throughout the year.
- Official online bracelet series on GGPoker for international players are expected.
- Sign up today to claim a $600 sign-up bonus and take advantage of every WSOP offer and promotion as soon as they run.
If you’re in Ontario, this is the place to get in on WSOP action from the comfort of your own home.
- Online satellites to the Main Event and other bracelet events will run throughout the year.
- Official WSOP Ontario online bracelet series are expected.
- Sign up today so you’re ready to take advantage of every WSOP offer and promotion as soon as they run.
If you’re in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey or Nevada, this is the place to get in on WSOP action from the comfort of your own home.
- Online satellites to the Main Event and other bracelet events will run throughout the year.
- Official online bracelet series across WSOP’s US network are expected.
- Sign up today to claim a $1000 sign-up bonus and take advantage of every WSOP offer and promotion as soon as they run.
Can I Win My Way To The WSOP Main Event?
Yes you can! There are online promotions and qualifiers running on WSOP Online and GGPoker. The World Series of Poker Main Event takes place every year, closing out the WSOP series that takes place in Las Vegas each summer. It has a buy-in of $10,000 and it attracts players from all over the world for their chance at WSOP glory. Qualifying online is a perfect way to nab a seat to the Main Event for less.
| World Series of Poker Main Event | |
|---|---|
| 📅 WSOP Main Event Dates | July 2 – July 16 |
| 🗼 Official WSOP Venue | The Paris and Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas |
| 💰 Direct Buy-in | $10,000 |
| 💻 Online Qualifiers | Online Qualifiers are now underway from as little as $1! |
| 🤜🤛 WSOP Organizers | GGPoker, WSOP Online, GGPoker Ontario |
The WSOP Main Event Schedule
As in previous editions, there are four starting flights to the WSOP Main Event, before it merges into two separate Day 2s before all players combine for Days 3 to 7. Players play down to a final table that will determine the winner.
WSOP 2025 Main Event Full Schedule
| Day | Main Event Day | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Jul-2 | 1 | A |
| Jul-3 | 1 | B |
| Jul-4 | 1 | C |
| Jul-5 | 1 | D |
| Jul-6 | 2 | ABC |
| Jul-7 | 2 | D |
| Jul-8 | 3 | |
| Jul-9 | 4 | |
| Jul-10 | 5 | |
| Jul-11 | 6 | |
| Jul-12 | 7 | |
| Jul-13 | Down to 9 | |
| Jul-14 | Day off | |
| Jul-15 | Final Table | |
| Jul-16 | Final Table |
How to Qualify for WSOP Main Event in the US: WSOP Online Satellites
Those playing online poker for real money in the US could try their hand at winning a WSOP Main Event seat via the WSOP online platform currently available in Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
The simplest way to try and qualify is via the daily Main Event Seat Satellites.
Daily Main Event Satellites
Four daily direct satellites usually run on the WSOP Online shared liquidity platform between Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
The satellites guaranteed one seat to the WSOP Main Event with buy-ins starting at $215. There were feeder satellites running to the $215 buy-in direct satellite, so players could qualify for even less. They ran three times a day each with a buy-in of $20. They run at 15:00 PT, 15:35 PT and 16:25 PT, daily.
WSOP Online Daily Satellite schedule below:
| Time | Buy-in |
|---|---|
| 17:00 PT | $215 |
| 18:00 PT | $320 |
| 19:00 PT | $160 (All-in Satellite*) |
| 21:00 PT | $160 (All-in Satellite*) |
Depositor Freeroll
New and existing players depositing on WSOP Online in regulated markets can also be in with a chance of winning a Main Event seat. A minimum deposit of $10 is all that is needed to get added into a Freeroll that will play out at the end of the week. Winners can walk away with a WSOP Main Event seat.
How to Qualify for the WSOP Main Event in the UK, Canada and Rest of World: GGPoker Online Satellites
Players hailing from the UK, Canada (except Ontario), and many more countries worldwide had numerous opportunities to win a Main Event seat on GGPoker via their Road to Vegas online qualifying pathway.
Players could enter $1 step-satellites or via freeroll qualifiers in the hopes of winning a WSOP Main Event package worth $12,000, covering tournament entry, travel, and accommodations.
Players could also qualify for the $1200 final step through the operator’s innovative Express satellites, which are rake-free and offer a swift route to qualifying the target event. These buy-ins typically cost 1/4th or half the buy-in of the event stickers price.
If a GGPoker player qualifies through the Road to Vegas and goes on to win the Main Event, they would receive $1.35 million on top of the first-place prize.
GGPoker also hosted freerolls for the qualifiers, providing players with a chance to win a coveted seat at no cost.
Road to Vegas WSOP Main Event Package Includes:
- $10,000 WSOP Main Event entry
- $1,000 for accommodation in Las Vegas (this will be credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
- Promotional code for discounted accommodation at Caesars Entertainment properties
- $1,000 for travel expenses (credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
- GGPoker-branded merch
- Access to GGPoker Platinum Lounge
- Direct registration to tournament with no need to queue
How to Qualify in Ontario for WSOP Main Event: GGPoker Online Satellites
Players in the Canadian province of Ontario also have a chance of qualifying for WSOP Main Event seats online. Like in previous years the GGPoker Ontario real money platform joined the Road to Vegas promotion, giving Ontarians ample opportunities to qualify online for the WSOP Main Event for a fraction of the usual costs.
Just like in the rest-of-world markets, GGPoker gave away Main Event packages via online qualifiers such as step-satellites and freerolls starting from $20.
A package to the WSOP Main Event will include:
- CAD $13,500 WSOP Main Event Buy-in
- CAD $1,350 Accommodation
- CAD $1,350 Travel Expenses
- Access to the Exclusive GG Platinum Lounge
- Special Gift Package Official GG/WSOP Merchandise
ClubGG WSOP Packages
Online poker players around the globe often have a unique opportunity to win a WSOP Main Event seat from the subscription app ClubGG. This means for players where legal online poker does not exist, entering via ClubGG may be a viable option for you.
Online qualifiers usually run through the weeks between April and June for Standard and Platinum ClubGG Members — winners will walk away with a WSOP Package covering Main Event entry, travel expenses and more.
The ClubGG Road to Vegas package includes:
- $10,000 WSOP Main Event Buy-in
- $2,000 Travel Expenses
- Access to the Exclusive GG Platinum Lounge
- Special Gift Package Official GG/WSOP Merchandise
Mandatory Use of WSOP+ App
Players now must download and use the WSOP+ app during the World Series, and this applies to the Main Event as well as all other events running during the summer.
By using the WSOP+ app players will be able to register for target tournaments online and keep track of all relevant information in real-time. One of the best features is that is allows for online event registration.
Once verified, players will have the ability to pick any event on the schedule via the app — which saves tons of time queueing to register for events.
The WSOP+ app will display real time information about all ongoing events, showing the tournament clock and the number of players remaining.
The WSOP+ app also features notifications for upcoming tournaments and the seating information, making it easier to find your way around numerous tournament rooms inside Paris and Horseshoe Casino.
WSOP Main Event FAQs
Are there ways to play in the WSOP Main Event without buying-in at full price?
Yes! Online qualifiers are currently running for a fraction of the $10K buy-in cost on US markets. More online qualification routes are open up in rest-of-world and Ontario markets.
Can I qualify online to the WSOP Main Event from the UK?
Yes! You will be able to qualify through GGPoker via their online pathway Road to Vegas.
Can I qualify online to the WSOP Main Event from Ontario?
Yes! You will be able to qualify through GGPoker via their Road to Vegas pathway.
Can I qualify online to the World Series of Poker Main Event from the United States?
Yes! Promotions and online qualifiers are already underway in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Will the WSOP Main Event break records?
GGPoker want to send 1,000 players to the WSOP Main Event via online qualification routes. That combined with live satellites and direct buy-ins generated a prize pool over $93 million — which the WSOP and GGPoker will hope to beat this year.
How much does the WSOP Main Event buy-in cost?
The World Series Main Event has a sticker price of $10,000.
Where does the WSOP Main Event take place?
The Main Event takes place at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
When does the WSOP Main Event place?
The Main Event runs July 2 — July 16, 2025.