Global Poker Ecosystem Map 2026
A unified roadmap integrating WSOP, WPT, EPT, Triton, and PGT schedules.
New dates: March 31 – April 12 in Prague. Includes €10M GTD Main Event.
History made: WSOP Circuit debuts at Texas Card House (Austin) in April.
Triton hits Jeju & Montenegro. PGT runs daily high stakes in Las Vegas.
WSOP Europe & Circuit (Jan-May)
🏆 WSOPE 2026: Spring Festival (Prague)
| Date/Time | Event Name | Venue & Location | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 | #1 The Opener Mystery Bounty |
Hilton Prague |
€1,000 |
| Mar 31 | #2 PLO Mixed |
Hilton Prague |
€3,000 |
| Apr 01 | #1 The Opener Mystery Bounty |
Hilton Prague |
€1,000 |
| Apr 01 | #1 The Opener Mystery Bounty |
Hilton Prague |
€1,000 |
| Apr 02 | #3 NLH COLOSSUS | Hilton Prague |
€500 |
| Apr 03 | #4 PLO PLOSSUS Bounty | Hilton Prague |
€500 |
| Apr 03 | #5 MAIN EVENT NLH Championship €10M GTD |
Hilton Prague |
€5,300 |
| Apr 04 | #5 MAIN EVENT NLH Championship €10M GTD |
Hilton Prague |
€5,300 |
| Apr 05 | #6 NLH Super Turbo Bounty | Hilton Prague |
€2,000 |
| Apr 05 | #5 MAIN EVENT NLH Championship €10M GTD |
Hilton Prague |
€5,300 |
| Apr 06 | #7 NLH Monster Stack | Hilton Prague |
€1,500 |
| Apr 06 | #8 PLO European Championship | Hilton Prague |
€5,300 |
| Apr 09 | #12 NLH European Circuit Championship €1.5M GTD |
Hilton Prague |
€1,500 |
| Apr 10 | #13 GGMillion$ High Roller | Hilton Prague |
€25,000 |
| Apr 12 | #15 The Closer Turbo Bounty | Hilton Prague |
€2,000 |
♣️ WSOP Circuit: Verified Stops (Jan-May)
| Dates | Stop | Venue & Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01-12 | Planet Hollywood | Planet Hollywood |
Opener |
| Jan 01-13 | King’s Resort | King’s Resort |
Intl |
| Jan 15-26 | Thunder Valley | Thunder Valley Casino |
Circuit |
| Feb 12-23 | Harrah’s Cherokee | Harrah’s Cherokee |
Flagship |
| Feb 26-Mar 10 | Grand Casino | Grand Casino |
Intl |
| Mar 19-30 | Horseshoe Las Vegas | Horseshoe Las Vegas |
Circuit |
| Apr 10-21 | Pasino Partouche | Pasino Grand Partouche |
Intl |
| Apr 23-May 04 | Texas Card House | Texas Card House |
New Stop |
| May 14-25 | Caesars New Orleans | Caesars New Orleans |
Circuit |
World Poker Tour (Q1 2026)
| Date | Event Name | Venue & Location | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 | WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship | Seminole Hard Rock |
$3,500 |
| Jan 30 | WPT Prime Cambodia Championship | NagaWorld Resort |
$1,100 |
| Feb 04 | WPT Cambodia Championship | NagaWorld Resort |
$3,500 |
| Feb 19 | WPT Venetian Las Vegas Spring Championship | The Venetian Resort |
$5,000 |
| Mar 04 | WPT Prime Cyprus Championship | Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa |
$1,100 |
| Mar 29 | WPT Rolling Thunder Championship | Thunder Valley Casino Resort |
$3,500 |
EPT & PokerStars Live
| Dates | Event | Venue & Location | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 EPT PARIS (Feb 18 – Mar 1) | |||
| Feb 18-23 | PokerStars Open Main | Palais des Congrès |
€1,650 |
| Feb 22-24 | EPT Super High Roller | Palais des Congrès |
€100,000 |
| Feb 23-24 | Spin & Go Championship | Palais des Congrès |
Qualifiers Only |
| Feb 23-Mar 1 | EPT Main Event | Palais des Congrès |
€5,300 |
| 🇲🇨 EPT MONTE-CARLO (Apr 30 – May 10) | |||
| Apr 30-May 4 | PokerStars Open Main | Sporting Monte-Carlo |
€1,650 |
| May 3-5 | Super High Roller | Sporting Monte-Carlo |
€100,000 |
| May 4-10 | EPT Main Event | Sporting Monte-Carlo |
€5,300 |
Asia (APT/Triton) & Major Festivals
| Dates | Festival Name | Venue & Location | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 – Feb 08 | APT Jeju Classic | Landing Casino |
APT |
| Mar 05 – Mar 15 | TRITON ONE (10th Anniv) | Landing Casino |
Triton |
| Apr 22 – May 03 | APT Taipei | Red Space |
APT |
| May 13 – May 28 | Triton Montenegro S5 | Maestral Resort & Casino |
Triton |
| LATE 2026 CONFIRMED DATES | |||
| Aug 07 – Aug 16 | APT Incheon | Paradise City Casino |
APT |
| Sep 25 – Oct 04 | APT Jeju | Landing Casino |
APT |
| Nov 13 – Nov 29 | APT Championship Taipei | Red Space |
APT |
PGT Studio Schedule (Las Vegas)
| Date/Time | Event Name | Venue & Location | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGT LAST CHANCE SERIES | |||
| Jan 06 | Last Chance #1: NLH | PokerGO Studio |
$10,100 |
| Jan 13 |
PGT Championship Freeroll
$1M GTD |
PokerGO Studio |
Freeroll |
| PGT KICKOFF SERIES | |||
| Jan 27 | Kickoff #1: NLH | PokerGO Studio |
$5,100 |
| SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES | |||
| Feb 13 | Super High Roller Bowl: Mixed | PokerGO Studio |
$100,500 |
2026 Poker Schedule: Frequent Questions
When is WSOP Europe (WSOPE) 2026 taking place?
In a historic schedule shift, WSOP Europe 2026 has moved to Spring. The festival will run from March 31 to April 12, 2026, at King’s Resort (Prague Hilton). This change decouples the series from the crowded autumn calendar, creating a premier European Spring Major with a €10M+ guaranteed Main Event.
Is there a verified WSOP Circuit stop in Texas for 2026?
Yes. The WSOP Circuit will make its debut in Texas at Texas Card House (Austin) from April 23 to May 04, 2026. This is a fully sanctioned ring event series and qualifies players for the Tournament of Champions, marking a major milestone for Texas poker legality and regulation.
Why are there so many Asian tournaments in Q1 2026?
Q1 2026 features a strategic “Asia Swing.” Organizers have clustered events including WPT Cambodia, APT Jeju, and the Triton Super High Roller Series (Jeju & Montenegro) between February and May. This allows international pros to maximize travel ROI by hitting multiple major series in a single trip to the APAC region.
How can I qualify online for EPT and WPT 2026 main events?
Qualifiers are strictly platform-specific. EPT satellites run exclusively on PokerStars (including the new Spin & Go Championship tracks). WPT Passports can be won on WPT Global. For WSOP events, GGPoker remains the primary international satellite partner. Securing a package online is highly recommended to offset travel variance.
Are Triton Poker Series events open to the public?
Generally, yes. While Triton is known for elite fields, most events are open to anyone with the buy-in (typically $25k-$100k+) and valid KYC. However, the “Triton Invitational” events (featured in the Jeju stop) have a strict cap and require an invitation from a VIP recreational player to enter.
What is the PGT Championship Freeroll eligibility?
The PGT Season Finale $1M Freeroll (Jan 13) is not open to the public. It is restricted to the Top 40 ranked players on the PGT Leaderboard and select “Dream Seat” winners who qualify through promotional events throughout the year. It serves as the definitive closing event for the tour season.
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