The World Series of Poker has officially released its 2026 schedule, promising an action-packed summer from May 26 to July 15, 2026. With 100 bracelet events, buy-ins ranging from $300 to $250,000, and free daily streams on YouTube, poker fans can expect plenty of thrills, new formats, and exclusive rewards.
Highlights of the 2026 WSOP Schedule
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100 bracelet events, featuring fan favorites like MILLIONAIRE MAKER and COLOSSUS
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24 freezeout tournaments with no re-entries
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Buy-ins from $300 up to $250,000
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5 brand-new events, including two focused on Omaha variations
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Free daily YouTube streaming of events
New Tournaments in 2026
Several classic events were removed this year—including Lucky 7s, Battle of the Ages, Shootout, and Poker Hall of Fame Bounty—but WSOP replaced them with fresh options based on player feedback:
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Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions NLHE – 3-day event starting May 26, featuring a $1M bounty guarantee
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Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller NLHE – 3-day event with two starting flights, May 31
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Event #16: $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship NLHE – 3-day event from WSOP Paradise, June 2
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Event #53: $1,500 Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha – 3-day 5-Card PLO, June 18
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Event #91: $1,500 “Pick Your PLO” Dealer’s Choice – 3-day event starting July 9, including PLO, PLO8, 5-Card PLO, and Big O
Additionally, the Summer Circuit will debut during the final week, from July 14 to 25, extending tournament action well past the bracelet series.
2026 WSOP Player of the Year (POY)
The 2026 POY race expands to include points from three locations:
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Prague – WSOP Europe (March 31–April 12)
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Las Vegas – WSOP Summer Series (May 26–July 15)
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Bahamas – WSOP Paradise (December 1–18)
$1,000,000 in POY prizes will be distributed among 100 top players:
| Place | Prize | Notes |
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| 1 | $100K Paradise Package + POY title | Guaranteed |
| 2–3 | $100K Paradise Package | Guaranteed |
| 4–15 | $30K Super Main Event Package | Guaranteed |
| 16–50 | $5K Circuit Championship Package | 1 player upgraded to $30K |
| 51–100 | $2.5K Circuit Championship Ticket | 6 players upgraded to $5K |
POY Points Calculation:
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Multiplier (C): 6× for winner, 4× for other finalists, 2× for ITM, 1× for all participants
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Rank Ratio: Final Rank ÷ Total Entries
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Only the top 15 scores per player count; restricted or special events (Seniors, Tag Team, Ladies, etc.) are excluded
Extras for Players
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Free daily streams on WSOP’s YouTube channel with upgraded production from the Paris Las Vegas set
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Tournament registration opens via WSOP+ App starting February 16, 2026
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GGPoker WSOP Express satellites already awarding packages and tickets worldwide
The 2026 WSOP promises bigger fields, new Omaha formats, and the debut of the Summer Circuit, making it the most diverse and rewarding series yet.
