Overview
Main Event
Mystery Bounty
Exclusive Perks
Key Dates & Terms
Main Event GTD
$600,000
CAD
Golden Ticket
$120,000
Bonus Prize
Start From
$5
Satellites
Dates
Jan 18
To Feb 1
WPT Global Winter Classic Overview
The prestigious WPT® Global Winter Classic is returning to the world-famous Playground in Montreal. From January 18 to February 1, 2026, players will compete for massive prize pools in one of Canada’s premier poker destinations.
WPT Global offers you the chance to qualify online starting from just $5. In addition to securing your seat for a fraction of the price, satellite winners have a chance to unlock the Golden Ticket, a massive cash bonus worth $120,000 CAD.
The Golden Ticket Bonus
Win a $220 satellite outright to get a “Golden Ticket”. If you then win the live Main Event, WPT Global adds a $120,000 CAD cash bonus.
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Event 1: Winter Classic Main Event
The headline event of the festival guarantees a substantial prize pool and offers flexible starting flights.
Key Statistics
Guarantee:
$600,000 CAD
Buy-in:
$1,150 CAD
How to Qualify (Satellite Path)
1
$5 Feeder
Start your journey with a minimal investment.
2
$55 Qualifier
Win your way to the final step.
3
$220 Satellite
Winners receive the $1,150 Seat + Golden Ticket eligibility.
Schedule
You can choose to play your Day 1 flight online (OnLive) or live at Playground in Montreal.
- OnLive Day 1s (WPT Global): January 18 and January 25.
- Live Day 1s (Playground, Montreal): January 29 to January 31.
- Day 2: February 1 (Live at Playground).
Event 2: Mystery Bounty
For players who love the excitement of bounty formats, the Mystery Bounty event offers a quarter-million-dollar guarantee.
Key Statistics
Guarantee:
$250,000 CAD
Buy-in:
$350 CAD
How to Qualify
1
$5 Feeder
Runs Daily.
2
$55 Qualifier
Runs on Sundays.
3
$350 Seat
Secure your direct entry to the event.
Schedule
- OnLive Day 1 (WPT Global): January 18.
- Live Day 1s (Playground, Montreal): January 21 to January 24.
- Day 2: Players who advance will head to Playground for the finals.
Exclusive Online Perks
Bubble Protection
Pay your entry online, and if you are the direct bubble in any live Day 1, you get your full $1,150 buy-in refunded.
Use Passport Dollars
Existing Passport $ balance can be used. Contact passports@wptglobal.com by Jan 15.
Key Dates & Terms
Promo Period
Dec 21, 2025 — Jan 25, 2026.
Travel & Visas
Winners are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Summary
The WPT Global Winter Classic at Playground is the perfect opportunity to turn a small online buy-in into a massive live poker payday. With the $120,000 Golden Ticket bonus and Bubble Protection for online qualifiers, there has never been a better time to qualify on WPT Global.
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Satellites are running now. Start from just $5.
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Disclaimer: This promotion is subject to the official terms and conditions of WPT Global. Please play responsibly.
