The World Series of Poker has released the daily event schedule for the 2026 WSOP, the 57th edition of what is billed as the world’s largest and most prestigious poker festival. The series will return to Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, where 100 gold bracelets will be awarded.
The 2026 WSOP opens May 26 with a slate of events designed to build on last year’s record‑setting series, which saw GGPoker ambassador Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi win the Main Event and its $10 million top prize.
Main Event Begins July 2
The $10,000 No‑Limit Hold’em World Championship — the Main Event — begins July 2. Play will continue until the final table is reached on July 13. Broadcast details and final‑table dates will be announced later.
To broaden access for international fans, WSOP will stream daily coverage for free on its official YouTube channel from May 26 through the start of the Main Event. The broadcasts will originate from a newly updated TV set at Paris Las Vegas.
Key Events on the 2026 Schedule
Among the featured bracelet events:
- Event #7: Heads‑Up No‑Limit Hold’em Championship — May 29, $25,000 buy‑in
- Event #18: MONSTER STACK — June 3, $1,500 buy‑in
- Event #34: COLOSSUS — June 10, $500 buy‑in
- Event #41: Super High Roller — June 13, $250,000 buy‑in
- Event #47: High Roller Pot‑Limit Omaha — June 15, $25,000 buy‑in
- Event #50: MILLIONAIRE MAKER — June 17, $1,500 buy‑in
- Event #60: Poker Players Championship — June 21, $50,000 buy‑in
- Event #63: Mystery Millions — June 23, $1,000 buy‑in
WSOP has added additional starting flights to several popular events to accommodate demand.
New Events and Summer Circuit Launch
The 2026 schedule introduces several new tournaments, including:
- Event #1: Mini Mystery Millions — May 26, $550 buy‑in with a $1 million bounty
- Event #11: GGMillion$ High Roller — May 31, $10,000 buy‑in
- Event #16: U.S. Circuit Championship — June 2, $1,700 buy‑in
- Event #53: Five‑Card Pot‑Limit Omaha — June 18, $1,500 buy‑in
- Event #91: “Pick Your PLO” Dealer’s Choice — July 9, $1,500 buy‑in
For the first time, a WSOP Circuit stop will run immediately after the bracelet series, from July 14–25.
Executives Say 2026 Will Build on Record Momentum
“As we saw in 2025, thousands of incredible stories are waiting to be told at the World Series of Poker,” WSOP CEO Ty Stewart said. “We’re more committed than ever to being poker’s biggest stage.”
Jack Effel, Caesars Entertainment’s senior vice president of poker operations, said the 2026 series will offer “more action and more opportunities” than ever.
GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu encouraged players worldwide to qualify online, saying he hopes to see more international entrants take shots at bracelet events.
Registration, Accommodations and Player of the Year
The full schedule is now available on the WSOP+ app, where players can review event details and complete registration once it opens. Returning players who verified their identity in 2025 will not need to do so again unless their information or payment method has changed.
Caesars Entertainment is offering reduced room rates across its Las Vegas properties for WSOP participants using promo code WSOP26.
The 2026 series will also feature a revamped WSOP Player of the Year race, with $1 million in total awards. The winner will receive a $100,000 package to WSOP Paradise 2026. The POY race begins at WSOP Europe in Prague from March 31 to April 12.
