The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) has officially announced the daily event schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker, the 57th edition of the series. The summer festival will run from May 26 through July 25 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip, where 100 gold bracelets will be awarded.
The 2026 series follows a record-breaking 2025 season in Las Vegas, which attracted 246,960 entrants and awarded more than $481 million in prize money. GGPoker ambassador Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi captured the 2025 Main Event title and a $10,000,000 top prize.
$10,000 Main Event Begins July 2
The $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, known as the Main Event, begins on Thursday, July 2. Play will proceed until the final table is reached on July 13. Specific details regarding final table play dates and broadcast coverage will be announced at a later date.
From May 26 through to the start of the Main Event, WSOP will broadcast a free daily live stream on its official YouTube channel. The broadcast will showcase the new and improved TV set in Paris Las Vegas and feature some of the game’s most recognizable commentators.
WSOP 2026 Highlight Events
Additional highlight events include:
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- Event #7 Heads Up No-Limit Holdem Championship (3-day event) – May 29 – $25,000 buy-in – 64 players max per flight
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- Event #18 MONSTER STACK No-Limit Holdem (5-day event) – June 3 – $1,500 buy-in
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- Event #34 COLOSSUS No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – June 10 – $500 buy-in
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- Event #41 Super High Roller No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – June 13 – $250,000 buy-in
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- Event #47 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (4-day event) – June 15 – $25,000 buy-in
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- Event #50 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Holdem (5-day event) – June 17 – $1,500 buy-in
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- Event #60 Poker Players Championship (5-day event) – June 21 – $50,000 buy-in
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- Event #63 Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em (3-day event) – June 23 – $1,000 buy-in
Additional flights have been added to several popular bracelet events, providing more opportunities for players to participate.
New Events and Summer Circuit
The 2026 schedule introduces several high-impact events and a transition into the Circuit season:
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- Event #1 Mini Mystery Millions No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – May 26 – $550 buy-in featuring a $1M bounty prize guarantee
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- Event #11 GGMillion$ High Roller No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – May 31 – $10,000 buy-in with two starting flights
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- Event #16 U.S. Circuit Championship No-Limit Holdem (3-day event) – June 2 – $1,700 buy-in
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- Event #53 Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha (3-day event) – June 18 – $1,500 buy-in
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- Event #91 “Pick Your PLO” (3-day event) – July 9 – $1,500 buy-in Dealer’s Choice format including PLO, PLO8, Five-Card PLO (High), and Big O
For the first time, a WSOP Circuit series will begin during the final days of the bracelet series, running from July 14 through July 25. Full details will be available at WSOP.com.
Executive and Ambassador Comments
“As we saw in 2025, thousands of incredible stories are waiting to be told at the World Series of Poker,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “We’re more committed than ever to being poker’s unquestioned biggest stage and to shining a brighter spotlight on our favorite game.”
“Our favorite time of year is around the corner, and we cannot wait to once again welcome the poker world back to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas,” said Jack Effel, Senior Vice President of Poker Operations at Caesars Entertainment. “This summer’s World Series of Poker promises more action and more opportunities to play your favorite events than ever before, from the first ‘Shuffle Up and Deal!’ to the crowning of the Main Event champion.”
“GGPoker’s WSOP Express satellites allow enthusiasts all over the world to follow in the footsteps of their heroes. Whether you are an international player qualifying via GGPoker or a domestic U.S. player winning your seat via WSOP Online, we want to see you taking your shot at the gold in 2026!” said Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador and seven-time WSOP bracelet winner.
WSOP+ Registration and Accommodations
Players can access tournament details via the WSOP+ app, which has been updated with the full schedule. Registration for summer events will open soon. Players planning to attend are encouraged to install the app and complete registration prior to arrival. Those who participated in WSOP 2025 and previously verified their identity do not need to do so again unless personal information has changed or a new payment method is used.
Reduced room rates are available across Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts. To access them, visit www.caesars.com, select dates between May 26 and July 25, 2026, and use promo code WSOP26.
WSOP Player of the Year
The 100 bracelet events will shape the race for the revamped WSOP Player of the Year (POY) competition. In 2026, WSOP will award $1M in total to POY competitors, with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package.
The 2026 POY race begins at the World Series of Poker Europe 2026, which will be held in Prague, Czechia, from March 31 through April 12.
