The Winning Poker Network is gearing up for its flagship OSS XL series, running on ACR Poker, PokerKing, and BlackChip Poker from March 1–23, 2026. Featuring over 750 tournaments and a staggering $50 million in guaranteed prize pools, this year’s series promises more Omaha action, multi-flight events, and massive main events for players of all stakes.
Key Details of 2026 OSS XL
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754 tournaments with a $50,000,000 guarantee
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39 events featuring 5 Omaha variants, including a strong focus on 5-Card PLO8
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5 Mystery Bounty tournaments
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4 Main Events, including Phil Nagy’s newest special tournament
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Buy-ins range from $0.55 to $10,300
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Guarantees span from $250 to $2,000,000
Omaha Dominates the Schedule
In 2026, OSS XL removes 7-Card Stud events entirely, doubling down on Omaha formats. The series highlights 5-Card PLO8, PLO, and other high-action Omaha variants, giving players a packed schedule of high-stakes opportunities.
Key events include:
| Date | Tournament | Buy-in | Start (ET) |
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| Mar 1 | OSSXL#25M PLO – $50K GTD PKO 6-Max | $630 | 17:05 |
| Mar 4 | OSSXL#69H – $30K GTD MB 5C PLO8 6-Max | $320 | 17:05 |
| Mar 8 | OSSXL$117 PKO – $50K GTD 5C PLO8 6-Max | $630 | 17:05 |
| Mar 11 | OSSXL#180H – $30K GTD MB 5C PLO 6-Max | $320 | 17:05 |
| Mar 15 | OSSXL#246M PKO – $50K GTD PLO 6-Max | $630 | 17:05 |
| Mar 18 | OSSXL#309H PKO – $30K GTD MB 5C PLO8 6-Max | $320 | 17:05 |
| Mar 22 | OSSXL#371M PKO – $50K GTD PLO 6-Max | $630 | 17:05 |
Largest Tournaments & Guarantees
Five tournaments guarantee $1M or more, featuring final table rollback for deep-stacked play:
OSSXL #1 – Phil’s Thrill
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Buy-in: $10,300 | GTD: $1,500,000
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Starts March 1, 19:30 UTC | Starting Stack: 35,000 chips
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Unlimited re-entry | 13 levels of late registration
OSSXL Main Events – $2M Guarantees
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Buy-ins: $2,650 and $1,050
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Day 1A: March 15 | Day 1B: March 22 | Day 2: March 23, 17:30 UTC
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Starting stacks: 350,000 chips | Unlimited re-entry
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Multiple Sit&Go and MTT satellites for entry
OSSXL #8 – $1,500,000 GTD
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Buy-in: $630
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Daily flights: March 1–23, 2026 | Day 2: March 23, 18:05 UTC
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Starting stack: 200,000 chips | Unlimited re-entry
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Late registration: 24 levels | Flight continues until 12% of field remains
Satellites & Qualifiers
Players can qualify for OSS XL events through Sit&Go satellites, turbo and hyper satellites, and MEGA qualifiers, making the series accessible to all bankrolls. Highlights include:
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$1,050 OSSXL Phil’s Thrill MEGA – 20 seats guaranteed
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$350 & $750 Sit&Go satellites for Main Events
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$22–$66 Turbo and Hyper satellites for top-tier and mid-tier events
With a full month of nonstop action, OSS XL 2026 promises to be one of the largest and most Omaha-focused series in Winning Poker Network history.
