The World Series of Poker has officially announced the first phase of the 2026 WSOP Circuit season, confirming a permanent shift to a calendar year format running from January through December.
Along with the format change, the WSOP released confirmed domestic and international live tournament dates from January through May 2026, introduced a $5,000 incentive for gold ring winners, and confirmed the continued use of the WSOP+ digital platform.
WSOP Circuit Adopts Calendar Year Schedule
Starting in 2026, the WSOP Circuit will operate on a calendar year schedule. According to the WSOP, the move is intended to provide greater predictability for players as they plan their participation and pursue WSOP Circuit gold rings throughout the year.
WSOP Chief Executive Officer Ty Stewart stated that the calendar year format allows players to better plan their pursuit of gold rings while maintaining consistency across the global Circuit.
$5,000 WSOP Package for All Ring Winners
All gold ring event winners during the 2026 WSOP Circuit season will receive a $5,000 WSOP package. The package can be redeemed for either WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise.
The package includes tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations and applies to all WSOP Circuit gold ring events held in 2026.
WSOP+ App Confirmed Across All Circuit Stops
All confirmed 2026 WSOP Circuit stops will fully utilize the WSOP+ app. The platform supports digital tournament registration, access to payout information, and real time event data.
The WSOP+ app is designed to enhance the player experience by streamlining registration and information access throughout each stop.
2026 WSOP Circuit Domestic Schedule January Through May
The first five months of the 2026 WSOP Circuit season will feature a full slate of United States stops. Each stop will offer standardized WSOP Circuit structures and a $1,700 Main Event.
| Dates | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 12, 2026 | Planet Hollywood | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Jan 8 to Jan 19, 2026 | Choctaw Casino and Resort | Durant, Oklahoma |
| Jan 15 to Jan 26, 2026 | Thunder Valley Casino | Lincoln, California |
| Jan 22 to Feb 2, 2026 | Horseshoe Tunica | Tunica, Mississippi |
| Jan 29 to Feb 9, 2026 | Harrah’s Pompano Beach | Pompano Beach, Florida |
| Feb 12 to Feb 23, 2026 | Harrah’s Cherokee | Cherokee, North Carolina |
| Feb 19 to Mar 2, 2026 | Horseshoe Baltimore | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Feb 26 to Mar 9, 2026 | Horseshoe Hammond | Hammond, Indiana |
| Mar 5 to Mar 16, 2026 | Hard Rock Tulsa | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Mar 12 to Mar 23, 2026 | Turning Stone Resort Casino | Verona, New York |
| Mar 19 to Mar 30, 2026 | Horseshoe Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Apr 2 to Apr 13, 2026 | Grand Victoria Casino | Elgin, Illinois |
| Apr 16 to Apr 27, 2026 | Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nevada |
| Apr 16 to Apr 27, 2026 | Horseshoe Tunica | Tunica, Mississippi |
| Apr 23 to May 4, 2026 | Texas Card House | Austin, Texas |
| May 7 to May 18, 2026 | Harrah’s Cherokee | Cherokee, North Carolina |
| May 14 to May 25, 2026 | Caesars New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana |
2026 WSOP Circuit International Schedule
International WSOP Circuit stops confirmed for early 2026 include events in Europe, Africa, and Canada.
| Dates | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 13, 2026 | King’s Resort | Rozvadov, Czech Republic |
| Jan 7 to Jan 19, 2026 | Deerfoot Inn and Casino | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Jan 16 to Jan 25, 2026 | Es Saadi Casino | Marrakesh, Morocco |
| Feb 26 to Mar 10, 2026 | Grand Casino | Gamprin, Liechtenstein |
| Mar 23 to Apr 7, 2026 | Playground Poker Club | Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada |
| Apr 10 to Apr 21, 2026 | Pasino Partouche | Aix en Provence, France |
Online Satellites and Additional Information
GGPoker is expected to host online satellite tournaments for many WSOP Circuit Main Events held outside the United States. Players are encouraged to check GGPoker regularly for updated satellite information.
Detailed event schedules and structure sheets for each stop will be released following approval by local regulatory authorities and published on WSOP.com. All WSOP Circuit schedules remain subject to change.
Remaining 2026 WSOP Circuit Schedule
The WSOP confirmed that the remaining portion of the 2026 WSOP Circuit season, covering June through December, will be announced in Summer 2026 ahead of the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
